Ridgevale Tragedy in a Washington Birthday Play
Horton Arnolds tale recounts Ridgevale's celebration for Washington's birthday a parade circus in one town and a schoolyard mock play. George Haskins as Washington suffers a staged accident when a hidden steel bar breaks the toy hatchet injuring his foot, provoking anger between Ridgevale and Harrison. Blanche Burden and Ray Bronson wed that night amid town chatter.
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Ridgevale
Harrison
North River Road
Ridgeville
Washington
Gregory Kinsman
George Haskins
Seth
Dan Smith
Kinsman
Greg
New York
Silas Hopkins
Billa Garrison
Spellman
M. BH
Haskins
George
Mary
Washingtons
Ridgeyale
Bronson
The Musical Guamites and their musical life
The Independent reviews Guam residents as a music loving community not especially musical, noting many own pianos or organs and many accordions. Neighborhood novenas, dances, fandangos, and multiple weddings at 4 am on Thursdays mark local celebrations with church blessings and social gatherings.
Origin of the Wedding Ring Through the Ages
The article traces the wedding ring's origins from ancient beliefs linking the ring finger to the heart to early Christian customs. It notes myths about nerves to the heart, and describes a ritual where the groom placed the ring on successive fingers while invoking the Holy Trinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pliny
Ladies’ Home Journal
Hardly Complimentary Vicar Story From London Review
An English clergyman, formerly vicar of a Manx parish, departs on farewell visits amid remarks from locals. An old Manx woman reveals past disappointments with English Parsonage and a claim that past residents are worse than the last. The vicar departs in haste, fearing a grim reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
England
Tina
London
Relic of Barbarism in Wedding Ring Debate at Chicago
University of Chicago anthropology class debates the wedding ring as a relic of barbarism with Professor Frederick Starr arguing it symbolizes past slavery while noting dress coats stem from hunting coats. He urges students to question traditions and trace origins behind common wedding customs and attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clase
University of Chicago
Frederick Starr
Starr
Germany's Colonies Drain Treasury With Heavy Costs
A London dispatch to the New York Tribune notes colonial ventures cost Germany about 87.5 million yearly while returning only 3 million. Eight protectorates yield 2.3 million revenue, with 37.5 million to support them. Kiao Chau needs 3 million subsidy plus 390,000 revenue. Southwest Africa brings in 450,000 but requires 2 million. Additional 800,000 covers deficits from 1898 and 1899 in East Africa, the Cameroons, and Southwest Africa.
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Germany
London
New York Tribune
Reichstag
Kiao Chau
Eost Africa
The
Cameroons
Southwest Africa
Little May Tippin Adopted by Rich Aunt on Liner St Louis
Seven year old May Tippin, aboard the American liner St Louis from Southampton, is adopted by her aunt Mrs Wendt in Portland Oregon. Passengers pamper her during the voyage and she is nicknamed Little Red Riding Hood for her red cape. She will travel by train to join her aunt who offers to educate and care for her and the other siblings.
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St. Louis
Southampton
May Tippin
Portland
Ore
Mra. Wendt
Coleford
Gloucester County
England
Wendt
Tippins
May
Little Red Riding Hood
Forest Fire Prevention Laws Outlined in Minnesota Document
Public notice lists penalties for neglect of fire wardens and forest protection duties under state statutes. Names C. G. Anonewe as Chief Fire Warden and R. C. Down as State Auditor plus the Forest Commissioner. Details several offenses, penalties up to ten years imprisonment, and requirements for reporting fires and maintaining spark arresters. Includes line about cough remedies and medical ads.
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Paol
Minn
Thia
Hal
Bath
C. G. Anonewe
R C. Down
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Wm. Pfaender
M.A. Bincham, A. W. Broonau
Bingham Bros
Coal & Crain
New Ulm
F. Nagel & Co
Sean
Epple
New Ulm, Minn
H. Frenzel
Chas. Toberer
Brown Co. Bank
Joy
Bobleter
P, BE
Koon
V. P
Bone
Cash
Brown County Bank
E. W. Grove
Idgevale
Horton Arnold
SS. McClure
Uis
Chimneysweep
America
Julius. Fredericks
Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
Tnd
Greely
North Pole
William McDonnell
Chicago
Arctic
Fredericks
McDonnell
Biite
Miss Stone
Teilka
Hecoré Herald
N. Henningsen
Tnsurance
Red River Valley
Minnesota
Insurance & Real Estate
Stubbe’s Model Meat Market
N. Mion
Pacific Coast
Columbia River
Puget Sound
Northern Pacific Railway
Yellowstone Park
Beiling Springs
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone
Chas
Fee
P&t. A
N.P
R’y
St.Paul
Northern
Pacific
Big Eastern Terminals
Geo
Pam
Tkt
NP. Ry
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