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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
12
In a satirical look at matrimony the essay traces its evolution from ancient times to modern American life. It laments changing roles where husbands rest on marriage while wives take on much of the domestic load, noting the rise of household appliances and multiple wedding gifts, yet the license remains popular amid comic tones.
Ruth Cameron argues in a society column that marriages often suffer from overreliance on shared tastes. Couples should maintain personal interests and allow space for reading, theater, and friends, to avoid resentment and an unhealthy fusion of daily routines.
A fragment suggests a controversy over a fraud claim tied to a baltisneris figure and a push to vote for a prohibition amendment. The text mentions Washington and a call to support prohibition, with unclear details and damaged wording.
Reading fragments show humorous dialogue about everyday commerce and social scenes. Jokes on fares and goods mix with light condemnations of bad products, market chatter, and anecdotes from Toledo to Halifax, including comments on work life and clever wordplay.
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