Clinton Bride Wed in St Johns Church Ceremony
Miss Gertrude Fairchild of Clinton Iowa married Adelbert Worcester Brown of Des Moines at St John s Episcopal Church in a ring ceremony performed by Rev Dr Henry H Morrill before about 400 guests The couple will reside in Des Moines at 822 East Des Moines Street after May 30 and Clinton friends extend congratulations.
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Clinton Daily Herald
Adelbert Worcester Brown
Des Moines
Gertrude Fairchild
Clinton
Iowa
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Henry H. Morrill
Archibald Stark
St. Paul
E. C. Williams
E. F. Rasmussen
John Wallingford
W. H. Hadley
Mayme Hopkins
Florence Wright
Chicago
Jeannette Lucas
Alice Hobart
Margaret Fairchild
Morrill
Episcopal Church
Mendelssohn
Claud Jones
Manila
Manila, and Carried A White Prayer Book. the Maid of Honor
Maid of Honor
Weather and Crop Report Des Moines May 21
The past week was cooler than usual with heavy cloudiness across the state. NE winds were prevalent and temperatures remained below normal, affecting crop conditions and farm activity.
Submarine Cable Boat Aims To Link English Channel
A French inventor designs a submarine boat for passenger service across the English Channel to avoid seasickness. Propelled by cable traction it will carry about 250 passengers and cover the voyage in about one hour. If propulsion fails the craft can detach and rise to surface to continue normally.
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English Channel
Cadie Traction
Wim
Chinese Widows Rarely Remarry Citing Social Rules
In China widows seldom marry as society favors widowhood. After age 50 without remarriage they may receive a government tablet praising their virtues to display over the door if desired.
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China
Sea shells tried to cure slippery streets in London
The St. Giles district board scatters small sea shells from bins along curb stones to replace sand and gravel on wet pavements. The shells are used as a substitute for gravel to reduce slipping of smooth shod horses in London, as done in Paris.
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Board of Works
St. Giles
London
Paris
Decline of French Language Noted by Jean Finot
Jean Finot argues that French, once the language of the most civilized people, now ranks fourth in speakers. He cites English at 116 million, Russian 85 million, German 80 million, and French at 58 million.
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Jean Finot
Rhode Island Fine Capitol Nears Completion
Rhode Island, the smallest state, is nearing completion of a state capitol praised for architectural beauty and costly as one of the most expensive in the nation. The state’s population matches roughly the city of Boston, highlighting its grand civic project.
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West Virginia
United States
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Rhode Island
Boston
Not Envy The Reverend's European Vacation Gift
The Rev. Dr. Fourthly announces a three months vacation funded by his congregation to travel Europe. The Rev. Dr. Good man reacts with wistful sigh wishing his own congregation were eager to see him depart.
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Europe
Goodman
Would I take in washing for him
Editorial from the Detroit Journal urges young women to evaluate true devotion beyond romantic longing by asking if they would perform ordinary labor like washing for a partner. The piece frames love within practical, everyday commitment rather than dramatic sacrifice.
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Detroit Journal
Rutledge Credited With First Grand Army Idea
Rev. William J. Rutledge of Jacksonville Illinois died at eighty six. He is credited with first suggesting the Grand Army of the Republic which was later realized by Dr. Ben F. Stevenson.
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Grand Army
William J. Rutledge
Jacksonville, Ill
Grand Army of the Republic
Ben F. Stevenson
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