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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1897
Page
12
The article surveys how tribal marriage dissolutions occur at dances without courts or alimony. It contrasts bare divorc es with later land taking and citizenship, noting courts often declare tribal unions local and binding on new citizens. It questions the burden of multiple alliances on Native men versus White men.
A physician urges broader use of massage and teaches families the basics of massaging each other. It covers sequence from feet to head, stomach kneading, back massage, face techniques, and oil use, noting massage aids circulation and can benefit digestion and nervous tension.
The Wall Street Gazette reports London’s 1966 death rate at 164 per 1000, lower than thirty three great towns. It compares London to Liverpool Glasgow and Dublin, estimates life value at about £250 per person, and notes £1,800,000 spent on London mortality compared with Glasgow £4,625,000 and Liverpool £6,025,000, emphasizing drainage and sanitation as key investments in public health.
The Times-Herald notes the rise of Frank Thomson from Altoona shops to Pennsylvania Railroad president. It praises his wartime service, strict discipline, merit system, and focus on service to patrons, highlighting career steps from Altoona to head office and the promotion of several officers under his leadership.
A Philadelphia Press report describes how divorces among plains Indians have shifted to court action. It notes traditional abductions, bride payments, and ceremonies, with divorces often proclaimed at tribal dances and marriages unwinding as easily as formed.
Ancient and Modern Athens shows population growth from about 45 000 in 1000 to 140 000 today. Piraeus rises from 600 to around 94 000 by 1889, totaling near 200 000 for both towns, while Xenophon and Athenaeus cite ancient figures around 150 000 including the port.
No coherent news item detected in the fragment. The text appears as a philosophical editorial note from the Christian Register, discussing education, character formation, and professional conduct among engineers and workers. It argues for personal virtue deriving from social obligation.
A home remedy describes combining camphor gum three drachms, white beeswax three drachms, aper maceti three drachms, olive oil two ounces in a cup to melt into a white ointment. Apply nightly after washing the hands and keep hands dry to prevent chapping. lukewarm water should be used and scented substitutes may aid whitening.
A real estate agent comments on a property owner insisting tenants have farming experience. The Washington Star quotes the agent, noting the owner’s desire for a renter with farm know how and the agent questions why this should be seen as unreasonable.
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