New Civil Contract Marriage Law Takes Effect in New York
The new statute replaces common law marriages with a civil contract for matrimony. A signed written agreement in the presence of two witnesses, notarization, and filing with the county clerk now formalize a marriage. Critics warn flaws include potential deception, desertion risk, and inconsistency if no certificate is filed within five months.
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New York State
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Iy Norv
Uae
Assemblyman
Weekes
Whith
Advice Leads Belle Hedrick To Recovery Through Dr Pierce
After months of suffering and no relief from a local doctor Miss Belle Hedrick sought Dr Pierce's advice. Writing from Nye West Virginia she followed his general remedies including Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. She reports improved health and weight gain and urges other women with chronic diseases to write to Dr Pierce.
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Belle Hedrick
Pierce
Doctor Pierce
R WV
Pierce Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Nye
Putnam Co
BR V Pierce
Law Recognizes All Marriages by Clergy
Women used as widows to claim estates of men dead. The new law recognizes marriages solemnized by clergymen and is not expected to reduce church weddings.
Overzeal of Youth in Diplomatic Drafting
Sir Edward Malet recalls a Washington assignment where Lord Lyons corrected his hasty draft. A young secretary’s praise for the Hungarian rebel Haynau’s flogging provoked Lyons to remind them that excusing brutality is a national disgrace.
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Edward Malet
Sir Edward Malet
Washington
Sir Edward
Chancery
Theip Ree Rs
Lord Lyon
Assad von Mirsha' Haynau
Tle
London
Royal decree hinders marriage of Spanish officers under 25
Amid controversy the Spanish Ministry of War bans marriages of army officers under 25 or without an income at least equal to captain pay of 250 pesetas monthly, about $50. critics call it a ploy to block a young general's son marriage, while others mock the decree as impractical.
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Spain
Madril
New York Herald
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Anarquises de Zafra
Ferra
Neva
Marquesa de Perina
Combes de Val
Aquia
Coffee imports in 1901 set record highs in United States trade
Import data from the Bureau of Statistics shows US coffee imports for 1901 reaching a record value and volume. For the 11 months ending November, imports totaled 967,960,555 pounds, surpassing all prior years and totaling an estimated value near $70,000,000. Brazil supplied the largest share, with other South American sources following.
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United States
Bureau of Statistics
Tse Te Pot
Urazil
Brazil
Corman
Trees in Boston Common Declared Unhealthy by Expert
New York expert Dr Parsons examined Boston Common trees, noting elm droop and soil neglect. He urges proper pruning and care, stating some trees may be saved while others may not endure long but could remain beautiful for years.
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Boston
Tagsens
New York City
Owas
Parsons
Teston
Boston Common
Mitchell Lynde Build G Rock Island Telephone Line
Sunday hours listed as 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 p m with a telephone contact 5054 at the Mitchell Lynde Building Rock Island.
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Mitchell
Lynde
Rock Island
Doan's Kidney Pills Advised For Child Bed Wetting
A maternal letter claims Doan's Kidney Pills cured a child’s bed wetting by addressing kidney-related inflammation and acid secretions. Mrs. Knudson of 415 10th Street reports back pain and kidney issues, noting the remedy’s effectiveness after a course of Doan's pills from Clendenin's drug store. Sold by all dealers. 60 cents. Fost er Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y., sole U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Mre. Knudson
10Th Street
Clendenin
Noans
Fostr-Milburn Co
Buffalo
U. S
Doan
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