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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
6
The article surveys ancient espousal customs before marriage, the ring and wedding tokens, and how rituals evolved in churches. It also quotes Mark Twain on ants, observes a traveler’s Buddhist charm, and critiques stage costumes for over dressing and uniform fashions.
A humorous anecdote from Princeton graduates about selecting a candidate for a Philadelphia church. A letter writer forgets the name and asks for “floweret, streamlet” etc. The professor says he will recognize him, and the chosen young man is sent and later called. A second gag about Fraulein A and wedding gifts rounds out the piece with a punchline from Figaro.
A curator-like line compares a sleeve limit to a scolding husband with cuffs. A second quote wryly notes abundance yet insufficiency in a playful contrast. The piece blends witty observations from disparate sources to tease social norms.
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