The Fable of How Weddings Have Sold Off
A satirical chronicling of a lavish wedding by the Jellabys that spirals into social critique. The piece mocks the pomp, spectacle, and shifting norms of modern nuptials, with party chaos, guest discomfort, and sharp quips about class and money. It ends with a mordant moral on wedding costs and a justice of the peace fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogalle
W. XK. Jellaby
Walter Dingleforth
Jellaby
Rosalie
Europe
Akron
Belasco
Dun
Bradstreet
Abner
Springfield
Capitol
Desperate plan to wed amid caution from Mrs Landon
Margery schemes to marry Stanley despite his mother’s aristocratic opposition. She becomes Mrs Landon’s companion to gain access, earning Mrs Landon’s tentative approval while keeping Stanley informed. A disclosed kiss and a tense moment in the corridor reveal the plan’s risk as Mrs Landon finally confronts the pair.
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Margery
Stanley
Miss Knapp
London
Afra
Landon
Mater
Cause of Earthquakes Still Puzzles Experts
Earthquakes arise from multiple causes with faulting as a principal factor. The Detroit News notes post 1906 quake shifts along a 300 mile fault and origins deep below the crust. Volcanic eruptions, cavern collapses, avalanches, landslides, and delta slumpings also contribute. Great quakes cluster near volcanic regions and continental margins near oceans.
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Detroit News
California
California Oaks: Live Oak vs Holly Oak for Parks
A Los Angeles Times writer notes California has about 200 oak species with fifteen native to the state. In southern California the native live oak is common in streets and parks but mildews near the ocean and is prone to twig borers. The holly oak, better near the coast, grows straighter when young.
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California
Europe
Los Angeles Times
Early U.S. Postal Reforms and Postage Privileges
The 1797 decision recalled all letters to George Washington at post expense. In 1799 postal laws revised. death penalty for robbing mails replaced with flogging. Franking privilege extended to John Adams. 1801 1802 acts moved mail between Petersburg Virginia and Louisville Georgia to mail coaches instead of post offices.
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Old Post
George Washington
John Adams
Petersburg
Louisville
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OUR Comic
Little
Finney
Yez
Law
Ottll
Lissen
Syouir
Bell Syndicate
WNN
Rockefeller Foundation
Bream
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Wat Gervic
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