Balma’s Wedding on a Plantation in Old Virginia
A reflective reminiscence describes plantation nuptials with cake wine and a minister. Balma and her groom are introduced with names and social ritual, including the bride’s bridal attire and the wedding party’s etiquette. The narrator notes stagelike preaching and the wedding tour aboard the Belle of the Bend to Vicksburg.
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Virginia
Judy
Betty
Sally
Miraiseppi
Balma
Alma
Paul
Vialma
Herekles
accessAir
Cabina
Loker
Zeke
Cotton Era Dialogue Ends in Parliament Style Outburst
A fragment shows a man denying spending money on a partner and claiming to leave him to pick cotton. The scene suggests evolving attitudes with a hint of suffragette influence reaching even the cotton town of Nelda.
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Nelda
Age of Specialists Warns of Labor Shortage
A Philadelphia Telegraph report argues that unemployment rises from worker scarcity of skilled labor. It advises youths to specialize and update skills to secure jobs, noting unspecialized workers face stiff competition for few openings and urging mastery in a market with endless work.
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Phila. Telegraph
Miss Prettyface and Her Engaging Appeal
A vivid line describes Miss Prettyface as having an engaging manner and allure. The speaker notes her openness to all suitors, implying broad appeal and indiscriminate acceptance of admirers.
Fire Show at Madison Square Garden Highlights Women Role
A Madison Square Garden fire show emphasizes woman led efforts in fire prevention. Experts urge domestic science of housekeeping and clean living to reduce fires and protect children, noting risks from super heated attics and matches at low temperatures. A women’s committee led the department of the show.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Oldest Junior in the World Perseveres in College Study
An eighty three year old University of Wisconsin student, Mrs Amy Winship, remains enrolled as a celebrated elder in higher learning. She claims she will soon surpass her grandchildren in diplomas and notes she always believed in woman suffrage. A Boston scholar argues that heart wears shoes, reflecting a quirky remark from nearby Lynn and Brockton.
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Elighty
University of Wisconsin
Amy Winship
Born to Kennedy family in Phillips Wyoming
A son was born to Mr and Mrs A Kennedy of Phillips Wyoming on March 6. Mrs Kennedy visits her mother Mrs C E Foote of Bridgeport Michigan. The article notes general farming advice on stable air, laying hens, grain prices, orchard land, cow individuality in dairying, and keeping hens engaged with scattered grain on hay or straw.
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Mra
A. Kennedy
Phillips, Wyo
Receiver asked for securities company receivership
Grand Forks North Dakota March 12 Attorney General Miller applied for the appointment of a receiver and dissolution of the International Securities Company with headquarters here The company is capitalized at 100000 It sold a quarter of a million shares at 25 per share with par value 10 and General Manager Sandlie received 60000 in commissions
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Grand Forks
N. D
Miller
North Dakota
International Securities Company
Sandlie
Olney May Accept British Ambassadorship Offer
Washington March 12 Richard Olney is weighing the offer of the ambassadorship to England. He will decide before week’s end.
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Washington
Richard Olney
England
Lipton Challenge Refused by New York Yacht Club
New York March 12 The Lipton challenge for Americas Cup is rejected by the New York Yacht Club despite having no alternative but acceptance. The club declined to accept the challenge tonight.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
New York Yacht Club
Origin of tippling traced to nursery habits
An editorial in The Hospital argues that much drunkenness is rooted in childhood training and stomach cravings. It warns mothers and guardians against over indulgence and urges personal resolve to curb the stomach compulsion, noting cures focus on removing whiskey while fighting the craving. The piece references Gold cure graduates and Wyoming State Leader ads.
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Tippling
the Hospital
Gold Cure
Untreated pampering lingers in children during recovery
The excerpt notes that some children relapse into craving candy or crackers while returning to routines. It suggests relief comes only after the longing is mastered, though few choose to ignore the uneasiness. It presents a contrast between those who indulge and those who resist as they recover.
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