Vivian name history and symbolism traced through eras
The article explains the name Vivian and its variants Vivia Viviana Vivien and Vivienne. It links the name to vita Latin roots and early Christian martyrs such as Vivia Perpetua and Viviana. It notes cultural adoption in Scotland France England and America and assigns the ruby as a talisman, Friday as a lucky day, the number three as lucky, and the lily as the flower.
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Vivian
Vita
Vivia
Vivia Perpetua
Carthage
Viviana
Vivianns
Arthur
Scotland
France
Vivien
Honeymoon Origin and outdated customs explained
An old article traces the honeymoon tradition to Central Europe, where couples served honey wine to friends for 30 days after marriage. The custom faded yet influenced the practice of couples leaving home for a time, and the term honeymoon persists though the period is usually under a month.
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Central
Europe
Great Fireworks Exhibition at Michigan State Fair
The Michigan State Fair in Detroit runs August 31 to September 9. A grand fireworks display called India will feature day and night shows, with real elephants ridden by native Hindus, lasting 45 minutes each night for nine evenings.
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India
Michigan
Half a Million to See Michigan State Fair in Detroit
The 1923 Michigan State Fair runs August 31 to September 9 in Detroit with Secretary-Manager George W. Dickinson predicting about half a million visitors. The $5,000,000 show will showcase extensive improvements, top agricultural exhibits, and a lively midway, inviting families for an educational seasonal pleasure.
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Detroit
George W. Dickinson
Michigan
Governors Invited to Michigan State Fair on Governors Day
The governors of all states will be guests of Michigan on Governors Day at the Detroit fair. Secretary Geo W Dickinson says the event will showcase the nation’s most successful fair with a large public reception in the Coliseum. A $200,000 pavilion for sheep and swine is planned, and downtown Detroit will be festively decorated for the governors’ visit.
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Union
Michigan
Detroit
Geo. W. Dickinson
May dairy report notes decline in cheese factories in state
The May dairy bureau report shows since 1908 a gradual decrease in cheese factories in the state while butter factories hold steady and condensaries rise. Detroit eyes a 1926 world’s fair, and local boosters urge favorable state fair site use.
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Bureau of Dairying
State Department of Agriculture
Lem Gardener's Carrot Note in Bill Sam's Dictionary
Gardener Lem plants a new carrot variety yearly on seed house advice. The only eater among the Gardener family is Lem's old cow. The entry links carrot as a bridge between weed and vegetable.
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J. L. Martin Lem
Lem
Bill Sam
Farmers Day at M A C Set for July 27 East Lansing
The sixth annual summer Farmers Day at Michigan Agricultural College will be held Friday July 27. E R B Hill adviser to agriculture and Farmers Day chair says crowds of thousands are expected, with band concerts picnics and exhibits planned. Past events drew over 5000 farmers and families to the campus.
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Michigan
Ohio
California
Blissfield
Fourth
Michigan Regiment of Infantry
Becumseh
Tecumseh
H. C. Daniels
Henry Bisse
Manchester Enterprise
The
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E. R B. Hill
M. A. CG
College Fairm
Australian motoring expedition from Adelaide to Darwin
A months long trek aims to traverse 8000 miles through bush country across Queensland New South Wales and Victoria. The party led by Mr McCallum a state legislator and stock expert finances the trip and will report to the federal government on interior settlement and a transcontinental line. Captain White the ornithologist will gather birds for the Australian check list with completion expected in October.
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Adelaide
Darwin
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
McCallum
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