Brides Across the World in Ancient and Modern Customs
The piece surveys global marriage traditions from China to America, contrasting celebratory rites with views of women’s status. It notes China's preference for male heirs, Japan’s evolving customs toward greater female choice, Korea’s early marriages, and a satirical comparison to Western practices, ending with cultural contrasts and curious wedding imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
America
Iceland
Patagora
Orient
Mar‘riage
Japan
Europe
Nippon
Korea
Benedict
Bullock
Seoul
Douthiern
Connect
Bilese
Omar Khayyam
Lalla
United States
International marriage customs and the matchmaker role
The article surveys wedding traditions across Greece India Persia and England. It contrasts bridal rituals dowry practices and the matchmaker’s influence with American views on proposals and ceremonies. It notes Greece and India employ vivid customs while England preserves historical rites like the best man and bridal feasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Greece
Palestine
Persia
India
Classy Lot of Box Artists Entering League
Major league clubs replace departed pitchers with a strong incoming crop. Lincoln, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, Minneapolis, St Paul, Kansas City and Milwaukee staffs compared to last year show overall improvement. Several returning stars and new arms boost 1908 season prospects across the American Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Wood
Brandon
Kansas City Stars
American Association
Bill Lattimore
Charley Check
Toledo
Grover Gillen
Hi” West
Armour
Steen
Nagel
Asher
Columbus
Robertaille
Wicker
Townsend
Upp
Clymer
Taylor
Geyer
Rogers
Hall
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Marquardt
Louis Durham
Louisville
Lou Durham
Halla
Eddie Poole
Durham
Milwaukee Slabbers
Goodwin
Manske
Champ
Wilson
Bateman
Ford
Thomas
Freeman
Kilroy
Oberlin
Fiene
Patterson
Leroy
Essick
Gehring
Criss
Kansas City
Egan
Carter
Swann Alazo
Milwaukee
Umpire Bull Perrine Eyes Big League Move Next Season
Pacific Coast league official Bull Perrine is slated for a jump to the American league next season. Ban Johnson has inquiries that cast Perrine in a creditable light. Endorsed by coast magnates, Perrine is praised for fairness and discipline, with Los Angeles figure Frank Dillon calling him absolutely fair and quick to control plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull Perrine
Ban Johnson
Perrine
Bull
Californiana
Johnson
Frank Dillon
Los Angeles Club
Bullie
O. K
Dillon
Overflow of Onions Floods Lake Ellyn Village Scene
A village tale recounts a humorous flood caused by giant onions grown on a hillside above Lake Ellyn. Torrential rains loosened soil, onions rolled into the lake, raising water levels then draining it when residents sliced and shared the harvest. The crowd cried, wept, and laughed as the lake refilled.
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Lake Ellyn
Frank Roderus
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England
Faro
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Bes
Thres Eye
Michigan
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