Girls Proposing Custom Marriages Described by Explorer
Boston report on Malay Archipelago customs notes that women do all proposing in marriages and trial unions last four months. Dr Erle Mjoberg describes frequent drinking orgies, low life expectancy, and rites like wake rituals. He cites head chopping penalties for weak men and beliefs in Sabaya afterlife.
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Hoston
Mass
Borneo
Malay
Archipelango
Erle Mjobergs
Hantera
Bunsey Institute
Harvard
Mjoberg
Local Visitors and Family News From Bessemer Area
Mr and Mrs Francis Grey and children of Youngstown Ohio visited at the Nord home. J W Kerr and Mr Shegnon of Darlington were guests at the Glasses home. Louis Berdick Westminster College student spent the weekend with his father Louis Berdick Sr. Mary McLaughlin Junior High teacher visited her parents in Latrobe. Mr and Mrs Champion Woodlawn spending a few days with Mr and Mrs J J Carlson. Mr and Mrs Wylie Stanley announce the birth of a daughter born Wednesday March 18. Mr and Mrs Paul Hovis spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J R Chaney. Mrs Tests will stay with her sister for a time. Ladies Bible class to meet at Mrs Plows Thursday afternoon. All members urged to be present. Miss Ruth Harason Hillsville visited cousin Mrs Paul Hovis Friday evening. Christian Endeavor social at Presbyterian church Thursday evening March 26 to be a birthday party with pennies for each year old.
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Francis Grey
Youngstown
Ohio
Bernard Nord
J. W. Kerr
Shegnon
Darlington
Wm. Glasses
Louis Berdick
Westminster College
Mary McLaughlin
Latrobe
Champion
Woodlawn
J. J. Carlson
Wylie Stanley
Paul Hovis Arm Nounce
Albert Bransiwene
Nellis Tests
Pittsburgh
J. R. Chaney
Tests
Ruth Harason
Hillsville
Paul Hovis
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
Diamond Dye Colorful Home Dye Kit Ad
Diamond Dyes offer cold water tinting for delicate shades or boiling for rich permanent colors. A 15 cent package provides simple directions for dyeing lingerie silks rib bons skirts waists dresses coats stockings sweaters draperies coverlets and hangings. The ad advises telling the druggist the fabric type whether wool silk hemp cotton or mixed to choose correct dye.
Westminster College Debate Ends Wednesday in Chapel
Westminster College men conclude their debate season on Wednesday in the College Chapel facing Juniata College. Prof G W Mead led the touring squad through five eastern debates including Gettysburg and Philadelphia, with mixed results and several alumni in attendance.
Attempts To Do As Friend Asks May Die As Result
Thomas J Armstrong of Landsdowne Pennsylvania is in critical condition after swallowing bichloride of mercury tablets in a Newark hotel. A note to C F Chandy quotes a Cheater remark indicating intent to jump from Brooklyn Bridge if not stopped by police. Felica seek Chandy as authorities pursue the case and a card of thanks from the Whites for support after their daughter Helen’s illness and death.
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International News Service
Newark
S.J
Thomas J. Armstrong
Landsdowne
Armstrong
C. FL Chandy
Brooklyn Bridge
Felica
Chandy
Musical entertainments guide Clinton Pulaski orchestra
A Friday evening concert by the Clinton and Pulaski Orchestras under Prof. J. W. Guy delighted attendees at the Methodist church. The column then lists local residents and visitors across New Castle, Ellwood City, Warren Olio, Sharon and surrounding towns, noting travels, calls, and social visits.
Princeton Station Ruth Young Ill With Pneumonia
Infant Ruth Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Clift Young was moved to Shevange Valley hospital with pneumonia. Fragments note other families: Bonlah Boakis and Arthur Mack families ill. Frances Myers from New Castle High. Joanta Llaury visiting. Tillie Haak and Glenn Steven gon family sick list. scattered names and households referenced.
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Ruth
Clift Young
Shevange Valley Hospital
Bonlah Boakis
Arthur Mack
Joanta Llaury
Dowk
Tmmily
Tillie Haak
Glenn Stevengon
Normtun Hunt
Stobert
Lmatrl
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Eton
Sabaya
Hax
Mm. C. J. Hartmas
Serar
Bradfield Regulator Co. Ba46
Atlante
Union Store
HIPCO
Auto Supply
Jefferson Street
McWowa
Agency For
Physicians Pharmacy
E. Washington St
Bessemer
Husband
Philadephia
Fits All Stores
D. G. Ramsey & Sons
Croton Avenue
Washington St
Smith Howe
Westminster
Juniata
New Wilmington
College Chapel
Juniata College
G. W. Mead
Brown Bricker
North Braddock
Charles Wallace
Halden Willame
Carnegie
Hale Bucher
Congress
Supreme Court
Weatminster
Huntigdon
Bucknell
Lewisburg
Gettysburg
Albright
Myerstown
Temme University
Philadelphia
RVD
Seville
Able Relia
Avery Dog
Eng Wea
Reine Wreed
New Spring
Sia
Ash
Atylen
Sport Bnvestors
Pupti
Agto
Mada
Winseieth
Pein Teace
Piu
Danini
Beri
Lark
Betty
Buckeyé
Yen Errad Rend
Wat
Mens & Boys New Springs
Helen
Ralph White
Barnett
Suggar
Pulaski? News
Clinton
Pulaski
Methodist
J. W. Guy
Marshall Scott
Pennsylvana
Mahoningtown
Pennsylvania Depot
Jamies Black
Hather Rose Shannon
New Castle
Sweesy
S. Walker Hep
Jef Newton
Ellwood City
Joseph Boyd
Princeton
TL. Cameron
Mary Boyd
J. 2. Buchanan
Misk Ruth
William Moore
Cleveland
CG. W. Curtiss
John Boyd
Slippary Teck
Squire
G. C. Boyd
Lawrence Mitchel
Roy Skinner
Niles
R. Og, Lampson
Warren, Olio
Depol
Chas
Clark
West Middlesex
Daniel Smith
J. B. Crawford
Fred Wallace
Mis
Adaltdé McCrumb
Minx Esther
Rose Shannon
Hotel Pulaski
Joseph Evang
Beaver
Chas. Mutchaltres
Daniel Garret
Jany Toner
Sil Cone
Gerald Boyd
New Castle High School
M .J. Buchanan
Edward Alderman
Sharon
Chas. Headings
Farrell
John Headings
Eva Miles
Ralph Miles
Mutton
George Reno
Evelyn
Grace
J. P. Buchanin
Mise Mirsuret Stubbs
Maurine Hoyd
DL. Cameron
Henry
Geo. Hohmoon
Plainrove
Samuel Kildro
Frances McCracken
Harlanburz Road
Anta Wimor
Samour Scott
Portersville
Catharine Nemeth
Joseph Nemeth
Sam Hank
Mors‘aia
Glenna
Irwin Stevergon
Walter Miller
Cinternacional News Service
Boston
Naval Court of Inquiry
United States
Cape Cod
Thot Sands
Charles Davis
Donald and
Everett
American Woman's Club
Norma Myers
London
Lady Aster
Princeton Station
Rinso
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