Marriage on Trial in Historical Cross-Cultural Practice
The article surveys long standing marriage customs across cultures, noting trial marriages and serial unions as patterns. It cites examples from Tasmania Greenland Indo tribes and other societies where formal marriage lasts briefly or multiple partners are common, with anecdotes on trial periods and social motivations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimilar
Onyrts
Greenland
Tasmania
Heade
Batara
Chicago
Newport
Abysainia
Africa
Eta Westland
Atentu
Lowatan
Haa
Indo-China
Victoria
Woestermarck
China
Charcoal Breath Cure Claims Bold Healers Scarce
A garbled ad or article fragment touts charcoal as a cure for bad breath and related digestive odors. It cites instructions for chewing lozenges and consuming charcoal products, claiming immediate odor control and bright morning breath. The text then shifts to a long discussion of historical divorce practices across cultures, listing many regions and customs with minimal coherence.
When Marriage Is For Life Many Cultures Practice Divorce
The article surveys customs across cultures where marriage ends for various reasons including aging, unattractiveness, sickness, and social disapproval. It notes divergence between moral ideals of lifelong union and realities such as divorce, repudiation, and ritual practices, with examples from Asia, the Pacific, and indigenous groups, alongside a narrative about a planned Paris marriage proposal and a personal account.
Best Bottles: California Brandy to Imported Champagne
A miscellaneous old inventory lists bottles of brandy, cognac, whiskey and wines. It notes various labels such as Jules Robin & Co, Casenier's, Rock and Rye, and Domestics like California ports, sherries, and Zinfandel. Prices range from modest to premium with numerous bottle sizes and vintages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page & Sandeman
Casenier
Rose Co
Hon Robin & Co
Jules Robin & Co
BED Heart
Hy White & Co
ST Croix
West Indies
Gius
Eagle Popula
New Orleans
Composenura
California
Californis
Muscatel
Ohio
Georgia
North Carolina
Vineyard
Sacota New
Deans
Bo Salon
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Vrs
Parsons
Greeley
vMrimentat Wlenout Ndt
Amor Ridge
Winte
Man Archipelago
Knox
Orta
Moe
Btu
Rena Daw
Malees Wits
Amiy
Stuart
Marshal
Dean Settle
Bersia
Gizeh
Toroces
Churcher
Coe
Marute
Madagascar
Hawaiian Islands
Jongus
Tate and
New Guinea
Colognehn
Handh Custon
Central Africa
Atlas
Riage
Powhen
Aurege
England
Jeily
Mpein
Portugal
Step
Orahe
Dyk
Wien
Tomga Mare
Cath
Barkis
Horn
Mlage
Paris
London
Buen
Mr Webb
Eo Ee
Bayer Shea
R. M. Rose
RYE
New England
Jamaica
Geneva
Gordon’s
Williams & Sons Old Highland
Buchanan's
Sir John Powers
Buire DY
John Jameson
Gordon & Dilworth
Allan Trev
Sheerries
Champagnes
Moet
R. M. Rose CO
Atlanta, Ga
Utsari
Peachtree St
S. Broad St
Suarts
Pennsylvania
Rose
Blus Ridge
Virginia
Galus
Spain
Hungary
Chateau Mouten Rothschild
Bre
Paul Rennau & Cooa Ooo
Konigsbacher
Esheimer Art
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