Tragic Caribbean Romance Ends in Marriage Proposal
On a Caribbean cruise off Port au Prince, Miriam Crawford contemplates fate while George Gordon and Aunt Martha push for marriage. Arthur Leighton returns from marines with modest means and declares love and independence, promising to marry Miriam without wealth, prompting a bold reconciliation.
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George
Port Au Prince
Columbus
Haiti
George Gordon
Miriam Crawford
Miriam
Mariam
Arthur Leighton
Arthur
Martha
Aunt Martha
New York
Miriaam
Tropics
Miriami
Shim
Millionaire Diamond Hunt Bathes Grasfontein in South Africa
In Grasfontein south of Lichtenburg a primitive diamond exchange operates in corrugated shacks where brokers handle cash deals worth 5 to 10 million dollars. Miners bring surface diamonds to be weighed and sorted, with rough stones averaging under a carat after cutting. Demand remains strong as alluvial finds drive a rapid market.
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Lichtenburg
South Africa
Grasfontein
Exchange
Pretoria
Doorkeeper at Democratic National Convention Barricades Entry
Chief doorkeeper DERE EM and Lee Barnes ensure proper identification at the Democratic National Convention in Houston Texas. Aides assist as attendees present credentials to pass the security checkpoint.
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Lee Barnes
Houston
Texas
Belva Lockwood Helps Women Practice Law in 1879
The 1879 bill allowing women to argue before the United States Supreme Court passed through Congress largely due to Belva A. Lockwood. This historic victory enabled women to practice law at the highest court, marking a milestone for gender equality in the legal profession.
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United States Supreme Court
Congress
Belva A. Lockwood
Do Not Lave Boots in a Melon Field Proverb
Old Chinese saying warns against obvious actions near crops to avoid suspicion. It links washing boots in a melon field and adjusting a hat under a plum tree with potential mistrust. The piece reflects folk wisdom on prudent conduct and observation.
Hand Forged Nails Preserve English Market Craft
In England near Worcester hand forged nails survive in the Black Country. Mrs Nellie Brettle of Lye, aided by a niece, keeps the craft with a small forge amid aging smithies. Fewer than fifty old hands remain, as machines replaced much work, though the nails remain famed for horseshoe use and overseas orders also arrive from South America.
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Worcester
England
South America
Nellie Brettle
Lye
Neice
Black Country
Elizabeth Marbury Denies Feminist Plan to Use Alcohol to Alter Sex Ratio
In Berlin experiments cited by commentators, Miss Elizabeth Marbury challenges claims that feminists aim to use alcohol to increase male births. She asserts that such plans would not satisfy women and questions what women would laugh at if the male population vanished.
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New York
Berlin
Elizabeth Marbury
Notice of Estate of James M Chickadonse Executor
The executor announces appearance before Clark County Court at Marshall to settle claims against James M. Chickadonse now deceased. All creditors must attend at the August term on the first Monday in August and bring accounts or demands. Debts to the estate should be settled promptly. Dated June 16, 1928. Modest Bohn, Executor. S. M. Scholfield, Atty. Advertisement 25-4.
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James M. Chickadonse
Clark
Illinois
Clark County
Marshall
Reese Pritchard
George Bowman
Administratrix Announces Estate of Reese Pritchard
Esther Pritchard appointed administratrix of Reese Pritchard estate in Clark County Illinois. She will appear at Clark County Court in Marshall for the August term to settle claims. Creditors urged to settle debts promptly. Advertisement 24-4.
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Esther Pritchard
WM. T. Hollenbeck
Atty
Advertisement
Executor's Notice in Clark County Illinois Estate
Executor Fleming R Black announces in Clark County Illinois that George Bowman deceased will appear in Clark County Court at Marshall for estate adjustment at the September term. Creditors are urged to pay debts promptly. attorney H R Snavely represents the estate.
Fights After-Effect of Scarlet Fever
Dr. A. A. Osman of Guy's Hospital reports tests that detect early kidney complications from scarlet fever. Early preventive alkaline treatments reduced kidney involvement from 5.5 percent in untreated controls to 0.6 percent in treated patients of 620 cases.
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London
A. A. Osman
Guy’s Hospital
Osman
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N.Y
Virginia Beach,Va
Modest Bohn
S. M. Scholfield
Fleming R. Black
H. R. Snavely
Marshall Maid Bread
Elite Bakery
Marshall, Il
Studebaker
Oldsmobile
C. D. Mitchell
Mitchell Bridge
West Aide Square
J. EL. Millhouse
Marshall Herald
Plymouth
Fraker’s Garage
Cipsco Certified
Apeut Refrigerators
Cipsco
Jes Chamber
Ctpsco
Central Illinois Public Service Company
Phone 68
Marshall, Illinois
Cipsco Ice
Marshall Battery Co
Cenaine
Willard
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