The Grass Widow and Local Gossip in Arkansas
A note on terms for widows and divorced women in a rural Arkansas town. Grass signified separation or divorce triggering gossip, while sod indicated widowhood and pity. The piece mentions theories about the origin of grass widow, including a 49er tale.
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Cooke City Road To Park Opens
Yellowstone National Park opened its Beartooth highway entrance amid heavy snow with travel 40 percent ahead of 1965. Red Lodge hosts Yellowstone Park Days as Gov Tim Babcock cuts the opening ribbon and leads a caravan into the park.
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