The Law of Breach of Promise and Marriage Contracts
The article critiques New York law on breach of promise to marry, arguing contracts form when both parties intend marriage regardless of motive. It cites a large verdict against John B. Manning for failing to wed Honora May O'Brien, and notes evidence methods, juror biases, and potential misuse by blackmailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
New York
Martin W. Littleton
John B. Manning
Honora May’ O'Brien
Littleton
Tye
Remarkable One Legged and Arm Disabled Athletes Featured
England recounts Ernest Jones and other American athletes who excelled despite amputations or loss of limbs. Notable figures include Jones a one legged golfer returning to form, Hugh Daly a famed one armed pitcher, and Neeley the arm amputee Dartmouth tackle.
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England
Ernest Jones
Jones
France
Hugh Daly
Cleveland
Daly
Philadelphia
Rube Waddell
Robert Garver
Washington State Normal School
George
Boshon
Long Island Head
Walter Noren
Minneapolis
Shafranski
University of Minnesota
Hamline College
College Nine
McCall
Pennsylvania
Hispatrick
Kit
Cautionary Advice on Vigilance and Cunning Characters
The passage warns readers to keep a wary eye on deceitful individuals, advising men to stay alert to avoid being hooked and suggesting that a flashy, rich woman may fall prey to scheming young opportunists. It emphasizes public shaming as a consequence of failure.
Eggplant and Meat Pie Layered Bake
Layer alternating eggplant and chopped cooked meat with salt in a baking pan. Fry raw meat until brown if needed. Add tomato juice or pulp or sliced tomatoes if desired. Bake until cooked through.
Unclear fragment on rheumatic pains and relief claim
Fragmentary notice describes aches back and joints with a testimonial from Mrs. T. J. Hardy Nebraska mentioning relief after an attack. Details are incomplete and names are partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Hardy
What a Daily News paper Means To The Reader
The article discusses the importance of local news to readers and the broad range of national events readers care about. It emphasizes home as the dearest place and asserts citizens stay interested in their city news even during wartime.
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Europe
United States
High Point Enterprise
Enterprise
Associated Press
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Mr. Littleton
Germany
Field Marshal
von Hindenberg
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