Obsolete Journal Pages Reveal 1790s France and Early America
A dated 1793 advertisement and fragmented excerpts from a long forgotten issue recount the death of Franklin and the National Assembly's response, noting telegraph limitations and historical figures. The piece highlights a vivid contrast with modern news, including editorials on society and local families tied to Elizabeth and adjoining towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Mignon
Ite Fleean Edi”Tion
London
National Assembly
France
Benjamin Franklin
Hingston
Veatenday
Vernon
United States
Witite
Colitis
Pase
Ex Senator Dryden III in Auto Accident
Ex Senator John F Dryden his wife and daughter Mia were badly shaken after an auto collision at Avon Avenue and Stratford Place Newark late yesterday afternoon. A car owned by Lewis Hood a Newark lawyer struck the Dryden party. Spectators say two women and chauffeured occupants fled after the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rewark
Tx-Unitedates
John F. Dryden
Mia
Anthony R Koser
Avon Avenue
Stratford Place
Lewis Hood
Newark
Mr. Hood
Fragmented excerpt covers car crash and marriage notions
The text describes a traffic collision with a large limousine, damaged front wheels, and a crowd gathering after impact. It then shifts to a nondescript discussion of marriage, divorce, and gender roles, contrasting love marriages with convenience marriages and noting societal pressures on divorced or separated women.
Postmaster's Son to Take Bride in Brooklyn Engagement
Mrs. Thomas Norton of Brooklyn announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Grace Norton to Miles S. Charlock, son of Postmaster Palmer H. Charlock of Elizabeth. The announcement lists the couple as the central matter with local ties and family names prominent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divorse Bey
Miles S. Cherlock
Brooklyn
Thomas Norton
Haa
Grace Norton
Miles
Oba Vek
Elizabeth
Charlock
Palmer H Charlock
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