Early American Courtship and Family Life Themes
The piece explores colonial views on marriage, family as social and economic backbone, and strict courtship norms. It notes laws taxing bachelorhood, rapid transitions from childhood to adulthood, and couples like Lydia Latrobe defying age expectations. It also describes courtship practices such as bundling and the kissing bridge amid wartime disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Rutledge
South Carolina
John Rutledge
Ursula
Virginia
William Byrd
Benjamin Latrobes
Beagan
Lydia
Nicholas Roosevelt
New York
New Jersey
Teddy Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Tan
Ani
Colonies
New England States
Deductible job costs and adjustments to income explained
In this 1975 column Duane L Thelen explains the difference between adjustments and deductions for taxes. Principal adjustments to income include sick pay moving expenses certain employee business expenses and education expenses. Also covered are tax effects of employer sick pay plans, health and disability benefits, and moving costs if travel conditions and duration meet requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane L. ‘Thelen
Nebraska Society of Certified_ Public Accountants
IRS
Trails West Park bill eyed by Rep Virginia Smith
Rep Virginia Smith plans to introduce a Trails West National Park bill spanning Ash Hollow to Repister Cliff along the Mormon and Oregon Trails on U S 26. The proposal aims to boost tourism and preserve historic resources under National Park Service study. Attendance at sites in 1974 reached 320,000 with potential growth. 1974 I 80 traffic could add $2 million in revenue for four counties.
Birthday club breakfast at Cres ton with prizes
Mrs Arla Harper hosted a Saturday morning birthday club breakfast in Creston. Guinea and contests entertained guests including Mrs Marvin Wardeman Mrs Judy Boring Mr and Mrs Harper's daughter and husband Mrs Kenneth Friskup of Fremont and her brother Walter Anson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Arla Harper
Marvin Wardeman
Julda Boring
Don Sander
Lincoln
Bary Palmateer
Mary Anson
Dahlberg
Kratochvil
Wayne
Wayne State College
Thank God for America billboard by Alabama man
Jim Cole of Leeds Alabama publicly praises the United States and Medicaid while explaining he divorced his wife to keep her medical benefits. The billboard declares gratitude to America and highlights his family’s health battles and reliance on federal aid. Cole, 49, has six children and says he could not afford treatments otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceram
New England
Marland
Pennsylvania
Ben ‘Anklin
Santewdaly
Ral ‘Thayer
Drd
America
John Adams
Adams
Massachusetts
Marquis de Barbe Marbois
Christopher Oliver Birmingham
Ala
UPI
Jim Cole
Leeds
Alabama Outdoor Advertising Co
Cole
Faye
University Hospital
Birmingham
Ban on blue jeans fashion show in Singapore sparks controversy
Singapore reports the Ministry of Culture banned a blue jeans fashion show organized by Hong Kong interests. The event featured casual jeans looks in a rock opera format and drew an invited preview that included models stripping to undergarments, shocking local media and sponsors Texwood Jews, Singapore Airlines, and the Singapore Hilton Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
UPI
Ministry of Culture
Texwood Jews
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Hilton
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Benjaimin Franklin
Cyr
Lea
Mae Rose
CG. Mercier
J.L.G. Perris
Vedi
Kaviépal Istanral Park
Ben Franklin
Columbus, Nebraska
Columbus Telegram
CPA Society
Jnte
Rep. Smith
Trails West Park
Chandler
Hallmark Tyds, Inc
Parission
Uike
Nebreska
Utica
Kenneth and
Estella Volzke
Thre Lense Bepanee
Paul Moorhead
Dick Wickman
Ve Mal Donn
Emile Xucera
Bud Comte
Nebraska
Ban Blue
Popul Bais Nd Prigen
Schyler
Midwest
Allen Walsh
Orchnetro Papdr
Ero Ines
Tooley Cardex
Columbus
Howells Ballroom
Howells
Adm
Jerrine Racer
Bork
SKY Theatre
Schuyler, Nebr
Florida
Ours
Disney World
Cape Kennedy
Miami Beach
Busch Gardens
Cypress Gardens
New Orleans
Las Vegas
Omaha
United Airlines
Uie United Atrhinos
Allied To & Travel, Inc
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