Hazing Critique Sparks Reform In Wartime Memoir
Subscriptions urged to be prepaid due to post office ruling. Rick Littie, a noted war correspondent, attacks hazing customs of newly married couples. He petitions for reform, recounting incidents from 1921 including a bride tattoo, a rail ride out of town, and a church arson attempt, illustrating chaotic wedding theatrics across towns.
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Rick Littie
Rollo, Hi
Dubb
Bichaville
Trid
Truly Lovely
John de Smythe
Chicago
de Smythers
Airs
Sweetleigh
West
Colorado
Cuckee Junction
Weather fireworks and Bryan’s presidential frontrunner
The note hints at fourth of July weather as fireworks and mentions an inquiry about the next Democratic president. It references Colonel Bryan and his focus on potential features in the political landscape.
Peace comments and Taft chair size stir political chatter
The Social QMelange notes the Senate's wakeful stance and hints at government action on trusts. A new chair for President Taft is deemed too large for others, while calls arise to stay home and reflect on good deeds. Reports of social events follow with various guests and a five hundred gathering hosted by Royal Grant.
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Taft
Royal Grant
B. L. Gardamar
C. E H. Gauss
G. K. Church
Ww. T. Phelps
Ss. K. Church
W. T. Phelps
CG. C
Picnic and social notes mark busy day in Battle Creek
A flurry of local activities includes Jackson wild west show attendance, Lyon Lake picnic group led by Joe Prior, and a canoe trip with Donna Gullett and Louise Lepper. Mrs George Hard hosts 1906 Birthday Club, and motor trip to Battle Creek brings Ben Greet players to town. An old fashioned supper is described with detailed tableware and menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganqe
Dan Ordway
Battle Creek
Garrett
Collins
Donna Gullett
Louise Lepper
Coldspring Park
George Hard
Charles Furner
Urbandale
C. ©. Miller
C.K. Gauss
CG. W. Casper
Miller Machine
Ben Greet
Afernoon
Lyon Lake
Joe Prior
Arests
Mat’ey
John and
Stanley Lehmanstky Nityant
Aileen Grace
Margaret Page
Frances Bicknell
Ambrosia Mundey
Angela Quint
Louise Fraunader
Kenneth Jones
Helen Beatonick Casper
Wagar Prior
al, Link
Nettie Graizer
Hattie Brown
Remarkable Old Fashioned Dinner Party Reflections
A lively account describes a genteel gathering with old fashioned fare and music from a player piano. Ladies including Mrs. A W Wetson and Mrs. F S Joy enjoy sweets, coffee, and reminiscences of half a century ago as they depart in sociable, cheerful mood.
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H. 4. Hulett
F. A. Stuart
C. B. Gauss
W. T. Phelps
B. L. Gardanier
Jessie Porter
E. B. Stuart
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Michigan Business & Normal College
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