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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1901
Page
3
The article argues hurried meals harm health, links stomach troubles to rushing, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure and a path to better digestion. It includes a testimonial from J. S. Bell of Leando Iowa and offers the Medical Adviser free with postage paid.
Woman's Home Companion writer Helen K. Gauit outlines practical travel attire for Atlantic journeys. She urges a fitted serge or tweed suit, simple waists, a peaked hat, wool gloves, extra sturdy shoes, warm undergarments, thick stockings, knickerbockers for comfort, a dark dinner skirt, and a long heavy coat with a wool wrapper for Atlantic chills.
A quotation from Adam Sweet argues that for most girls over fifteen a girls' school or college is preferable. He contends emotional life dominates youth and that study benefits from removing emotional distractions. He asserts coeducation leads to premature flirtations and argues against mixed classrooms.
The article notes poultry should be used about once a week to ensure leftovers for another meal. Boiling fowls are the most economical, often priced 12 to 14 cents per pound, with roasting chickens 16 to 20 cents and broilers priced higher and sold in pairs.
The piece warns that spring threatens vulnerable children after indoor confinement. It advises maintaining indoor warmth around 68 degrees day and night, using gentle tonics, and cautious remedies like ipecac syrup for hoarseness while avoiding outdoor exposure during illness. It emphasizes keeping a sick child indoors in a stable environment.
Torrence Kight becomes assistant to Commercial Agent C. H. Wagner as Santa Fe names B. S. Pimm traveling freight and livestock agent. Jack Lenfesty’s Frisco post goes to C. W. Strain from Memphis arriving tomorrow. P. J. Goombs and W. H. Weeks arrive with Cotton Belt. An injury case is treated at the city hospital.
Health notes extol spinach as a tonic for liver and complexion, rich in potassium and iron. It details iron absorption, serving with eggs, and a Swiss method turning greens into a substantial dish baked with eggs and nutmeg, served with white sauce gravy.
Beaumont attorney Walter J. Crawford, visiting Austin, says the Hogg Swayne well near Spindle Top Hill will lift Beaumont as the coming city. He notes the well lies about 600 feet from the field and could spur oil interests and real estate development. Crawford travels to Georgetown for a district court hearing in the Belcher vs Cleveland heirs case, stressing jurisdiction issues.
The Texas secretary of state will mail anti-trust affidavits to about 4000 domestic corporations and all foreign firms doing business in Texas. Corporate officers must swear no involvement with pools trusts monopolies or price conspiracies, with a 30 day return window. Noncompliance will be reported to prosecuting officers.
A Washington Star recipe combines new potatoes, asparagus, and beets with a warm yolk butter dressing. Boil potatoes and asparagus, arrange on a mound, and top with a lemony sauce thick as cream. Beets may replace either vegetable in the dish.
J W Gentry files in Twenty sixth District Court for 15000 damages claiming his wife Mrs Jennie Gentry was injured May 24 1901 when an engine struck the coach she rode after buying a ticket at Lockhart on the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway. She sustained a dislocated shoulder and other permanent injuries. Gentry resides Wilson County.
Special to the Sunday Light Austin June 29 Prof John Ey instructor at St Edwards college died this morning at 3 oclock in City Hospital after long treatment for consumption He was 27 years old taught one scholastic year Home in Philadelphia no local relatives Funeral held this afternoon at 5 interment in St Edwards college cemetery
In Austin on June 20 the adjutant general reports a state encampment order is ready and will be issued once the citizens executive committee confirms enough funding. About $4,000 has been raised with $2,000 more needed to trigger official notification.
Excerpt from Krag the Kootenay Ram by Ernest Seton Thompson depicts Scotty after a killing, the shock and numbness, and the symbolic horns and deer remains. The scene contrasts his calm hunter’s hand with inner turmoil as the animal’s life ends. Also notes travel to New York for vocal study and a North Texas fruit report plus a Catholic Central Union celebration lead into a community notice.
In Austin on June 29, Wm J Coler Jr seeks to withdraw his demand for a receiver for Lampasas Water Lee and Electric Co and to dissolve the temporary injunction barring disposal of city property Judge Maxey granted the motion Coler holds water and light bonds of Lampasas and alleges the injunction sought to prevent satisfaction of a judgment but the case proceeds in local courts.
Fragmented excerpt discusses historical gender barriers and limited schooling for women. It notes that half a century ago many women lacked access to education beyond basic schooling and that private tutors were scarce, reflecting Sallie Dag White's commentary in a 1900s era publication on progress and opportunity.
Ella Morris Kretschmar argues the new woman will awaken latent powers and reshape duties, with bread making highlighted as a key skill to study for a skilled, reliable loaf. The piece credits intellectual reform and practical arts as part of broader social change.
The piece argues Bohemianism dissolves as the modern world blends artistic ideals with practical needs. It notes a shift toward viewing artistic and practical labor as not inherently opposed, urging orderly conduct and fair rewards for idealistic work, contrasting past poverty with present rights.
A poetic tale recounts an aged wanderer encountered at dawn noon and eve, his appearances fading then returning. The speaker Everit Bogert Verbune of the Bohemian asserts identity and fate. The piece includes a call to eat more cheese citing health and frugality from Woman's Home Companion.
Gook together flour butter salt pepper and cream then add chopped chicken asparagus tips and eggs. Bake in a buttered pint bowl set in hot water until center firms. Invert onto a shallow dish and serve with buttered sauce. Also notes Mr Bernhard returns to duty after injuries from a wreck.
Mr and Mrs W B Krempkan return from a week visit to Helotes with reports of recent heavy rains and favorable crops in the area. The trip included greetings to Ralph and observations of growing yield potential.
San Pedro Springs hosts a day of events arranged by the war veterans committee led by Captain Eugene Hernandez. Activities run from 11 am to 7 pm and include races donkey race tokay lemon finding contest pie eating ball and a sham battle with Spanish and U S troops. A night ball begins at 8 pm with a prize waltz at 2 am with medals and watch charms for top dancers.
An attractive woman enjoys outdoor exercise and sunshine while seeking health. She uses a cleansing preparation named VIRREINE to purify her system. Price 26 cents. J Kalteyer Schaase 323 W. Pierce street, Wm Appmann, Harmay.
A meeting of the Spanish community will be held Tuesday night to complete all new details for the celebration.
Sheriff John Tobin collects photographs of convicts from the Thirty seventh District Court. He acquired a camera and fosters the art of prisoner portraiture, taking pictures of volunteers who sat for the project and were later sent to the penitentiary.
Secretary Vance of the Fair association reports a letter from Secretary Frank S Springer of the American Southdown association noting all sheep prizes for the coming fair will be duplicated by his group. Superintendent M Pyron has secured merchants premiums for the Agricultural department. Bond Co Chicago and Harry Guttn er added space. A board meeting is planned this week. Flags of all nations.
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