Families Take Short Trips Around Michigan and Nearby States
The P Upp family of 1731 W 105th St and the R M Smith family of 10914 Hoyne Ave returned from trips to Coldwater Michigan and Eagle River Wisconsin respectively. Other residents plan or return from visits to Charlevoix Michigan Niagara Falls Birmingham and Lake Geneva, with trips to Alaska England and summer homes in Michigan noted for several families including Willier Jansen and Babcock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Upp
Migses
Helen. Geib
110Th St
Gera Handlebury
Hemmosa Ave
Ruth Koehne
Mrs. Koehne
Eagle Lake
Mich
F. B. Clemmer
Hoyne Ave
Alaska
Lucy Babcock
Hoyne ‘Ave
Michigan
H. J. Kuehne
Teeth of Vivid Cobra Malays Stain Colors Bright
The passage describes cobras displaying varied tooth colors including bright red vivid pink and striking green. It notes the use of trestle-like equipment and lemon aids, suggesting a method to enhance color brightness and staining effects.
Charlotte's Daring Choice Between Two Lovers
In a village tale Charlotte faces choosing between John Dixton and John Hawksbury. Each man proves merits through quirks and acts. When a skating lake accident collides with a dramatic confession, Charlotte finally declares her intent to wed Dixton at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlotte Ayesbury
Abe
John Dixton
John Hawksbury
Dixton
Hawksbury
Hawkesbury
Charlotte
Charlotte Dixton
Joh Dixton
Cable
Panama
Horisi
Pixton
Diston
John Frankebury
Kes
Yime Hawksbury
Lottie
John
John Hawkebury
John Estant
Reed
Ancient wedding customs and prenups in early Rome
Quintus Curtius cites Romulus law based on Etruscan and pre founding Rome. Families of the engaged arranged prenups for future provision of offspring. At marriage, agreements were confirmed with a lavish outpouring of corn oil and other foods, effectively forming the wedding itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quintus Curtius
Romulus
Rome
Byrd Return Sparks Richmond Frenzy
Gov. Harry Byrd greets Lt. Comdr. Richard E. Byrd upon his North Pole flight return to the United States. Thousands line Richmond streets as the famous brother, a Winchester, Virginia native, draws a triumphant welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Richard E. Byrd
States
North Pole
Comdr. Byrd
Richmond
Byrd
Winchester
Girl's Essay on Mer From a Schoolgirl's Composition
A schoolgirl's essay humorously analyzes men in three types: bachelors, husbands, and widowers. It jokes that an eligible bachelor is obstinacy wrapped in suspicions while husbands come in prizes, surprises, and consolation prizes. A widower is someone saved as he sinks a third time, and crafting a husband from a bachelor is called a high plastic art requiring science, sculpture, and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Bodies and Minds in the Government of Our Understanding
A compact, reflective piece discusses how to govern the mind and body under the state. It notes the need for restraint over bodily pleasures and warns against excessive indulgence leading to folly in public life. Edmund Burke is referenced in critique of extravagant thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmuud Burke
With Reservations Aparson's Daughter Recalls Bible Verse
A young girl returns home distressed after encountering a troubling word in a Taille reading. She asks if the term is truly horrible, admitting she coughed to avoid reading it. The scene evokes memories of a curate who once warned against faithless readers in a famous passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aparson
Reducing weight by breathing, says French doctor
Dr. G. Leven, secretary of a therapeutic society, prescribes bed rest and deep exhalation with limited inhalation as a fat loss cure. Patients exhale in five cycles every half hour, totaling fifteen to twenty sessions daily. Reported weight losses range from fifteen pounds in twenty days to sixty pounds in eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Leven
Therapeutic Society of
Leven
First U.S. Treasurer Hillegas Appointment and Family
In 1775 the Continental Congress appointed Michael Hillegas as Treasurer of the United States, a post he held until 1780 when Alexander Hamilton was chosen as the first Secretary of the Treasury under President Washington. Hillegas was the son of another Michael Hillegas who immigrated from Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hillegas
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
United States
Iuler Lismilton
Dent Tieovee Washingston
Treasury
Hillegas
Michel Hilfer
America
Gerainy
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A. E. Rigby
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Young G Cooper
Wiel
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Blue Island
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Osterander
Longwood Drive
Hale Ave
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Ridge
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92Nd ST
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Streff
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111Th St
Jawitor
R. Benson
People’s Gas _ Harrison
J. Garrett
Church SE
An‘tiock
Helen Fickett
W. 106Th
Lake Geneva
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H. Irving King
Suburban Star
Perce
Foxy Call
Vincennes
FOX Motor Service Furniture and Pitino Moving Express
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Richard Byrd
Pacific & Atlantie Pirte
Carpenters
Richard Vernon
S. Throop
Delicatessen
Borgan Park
Heal Place
Wat
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Louise Virene
Ferop
U.S
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Milton Cruse
Dre
H. Jostes
Wis W
95Th St
Evan
Phous
Ofice
Beverly Residence
Beverly Chas.e. Lackore
111Th Street
Morgan Park
Marson Nursery CO
Weed St
Klet St
Weaters Avenue
WM. H. German
Resicenes
Prospect Ave
Cage
Osteopathic
R. Horatio Reed
11Th Street
Mmer
Lrist
ECKL
Pytoo
A. W
Woods
Russell D. Robinson
Anna, F. Robinson
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Longwood
MYRON
G. Marlay
MLB
Bacay
Rivington H. Fisher
Leo P. A. Sweeney
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Mocgne Park
Vincennes Ave
Chicago
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F. EB. Benjamin
Wall - Bulletin - Glass
E. P. Seinnerud
Dav
Vincennes Avenue
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