Quebec Feudal Dues Ended and Seignior Rights Diminish
An article traces the end of seigniorial dues in Quebec and the shift of payments to municipalities under the Taschereau and Duplessis governments. It recalls historic rents owed by habitants, the old practice of paying at church, and the decline of seigniors as modern law eliminates feudal liens. The piece notes about 500 seigniors remain valued at roughly $5.5 million.
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Montreal
Quebec
Ouis Forte
Canada
Taschereau
Duplessi
Peron
Legist
Lower Canada
Qiedee
Arson Confession Unearthed In Utica Case
New light on Hore B. Conklin’s 1860s arson crimes emerges as his confession and last letter surface and are sent to the Oneida Historical Society. He admitted paid fires to spur volunteer companies and described gifts received in connection with his acts and later downfall in Whitesboro.
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Utica
N. Y
U.P
Young Hore
B. Conklin
Young Conklin
Whitesboro
Conklin
Oneida Historical Society
Hal Conkiine
German Silver, Three Time-Bladed Dirk Knives, A Ticket To No. 5 Company
Columb’ N Hose Company
Op and Batter Gift Tips Liste
When you think of Christmas gifts for Dad or Brother Granddad or Uncle Jim this year consider jewelry and accessories. Items like stick pins cuff links studs collar pins tie pins and watch chains have been modernized with monograms colored stones and new fastening methods. Also include tie holders clock encased gifts coasters pipe accessories and tobacco pouches for friends who smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Jim
Western Reserve U Cleveland College offers social and business etiquette course
The Cleveland College downtown unit of Western Reserve University will offer a practical course on the technique of social and business intercourse. Led by Mrs. Margaret Wenner, the lab style class includes introductions, conversation skills, handling public and private settings, attire, and etiquette psychology. The course invites full and part time students and features social teas and dinners to practice manners.
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Cleveland, CO
Des
U.P
Western Reserve University
Cleveland College
Newton D. Baker
A. Caswell Ellis
Dr. Ellis
Margaret Wenner
Department of Political Science
Western Reserve
December days of skating and warm fireside cheer
The piece evokes December pleasures with exercise and winter activities. It notes skating skiing and hiking in snow covered woods followed by hot drinks and sociable fireside gatherings. It mentions Christmas as a soon to arrive well loved holiday with visits from friends and family.
Hot spiced nut milk kept warm in double boiler
A kitchen instruction describes preparing nut milk by warming it in a double boiler and keeping it hot in the kitchen until needed. The guidance focuses on maintaining steady heat for a ready supply.
Deaf Davenport Dancer Shines Despite Hearing Loss
Graceful Hilda Luise Rafs, 19, of Davenport is among the city’s best dancers though nearly deaf from a childhood illness. She reads lips proficiently, joined the northwest Davenport Turner society earning gymnastic medals, recently enrolled at Friendly House, and became a member of a choral group despite limited hearing. Her teachers note talent in sewing and other classes.
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Davenport
Hilda Luise Rafs
Miss i Ralfs
Northwest Davenport Turner Society
Ralfs
Friendly House
Mieshi
Cold Water and Winds Supposedly End Marriage Disputes
In Salem Massachusetts on December 6 a pair of divorce cases cited cold water and freezing winds as factors. Mrs William Shea testified her husband kept doors and windows open making the home uncomfortably cold. Mrs Herbert Greiss charged her spouse threw her into a tub and fled with icy water during a quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mass
William Shea
Herbert Greiss
Maitland Predicts Army Air Corps Supremacy
Memphis dispatch reports Major Lester J. Maitland, guest at an Army Engineers luncheon, forecasting the nation will have more fighting planes than pilots within six months. He asserts U S air power leads in equipment and speed, with three bases to host 2,250 planes by next July and 300 new pilots annually seen as insufficient.
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Memphis
Tenn
U.P
Lester J. Maitland
Army Air Corps
Maitland
Army
Pacific
Congress
America
Health fears rise as elderly woman stung by insect shocks heart
Maitland leads a squadron at Shreveport air base. Pope of Fort Worth wonders at 60 her health appears fine until a sting triggers heart trouble. She has endured heart attacks after stings from bees wasps yellowjackets and ants.
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Maitland
Shreveport, la
Pope
Fort Worth
Insect Sting Suspected in Fort Worth Death
The Fort Worth report cites Mrs. R. S. found dead amid an incident described as a heart attack possibly linked to an insect sting. Police and medical staff investigated the case as details remained limited and a preliminary cause was withheld.
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Fort Worth, Tex
U.R
Mrs. R. S
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Zenith
ETT Roach Electric Co., Rar
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Roach Electric Co
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Liana
Adéres
Nerica
Licceri & Myzas Tobacco Co
Chesterfield
Pu Hedlorra
Plas
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Antiknock
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