Empress Rule Spurs China’s Foot Binding Practice
Henry Charles Serin recounts how Chinese imperial influence bolstered the custom of bound feet among girls. A powerful empress, blamed for the practice’s rise, ordered bound feet to reflect status, leading to severe pain and permanent distortion as young girls endured weeks of bandaging and restricted movement. The practice waned after a later imperial edict banned it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olle
Henry Charles Ser
Gevat
Olf Cory
Ceverd
Sored
Vestaburg Items Reflect Community News and Events
Vestaburg area notes report Wingie Wilson's death and family visits, church gatherings, baptisms planned, and local residents traveling. The Rock Lake Assembly Tabernacle plans Sunday service at 3 PM with baptism requests to notify Kevih Kimberling. Also covered are marriage in Riverdale, a Grand Rally schedule for the Churches of Christ, and election of Vestaburg church officers and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingie Wilson
George W Llsan
Opal
Aline
Jennie
Blo Mall
Drank Guthrie
Methoutier
Mert Bridwell Sry
Alma You
Nima
Fiuck
Sanday
Mea
Waldo
Shires
Pine Grove
Oteed
Sumer Center
Thomas Iris
David Stanley
Barret
Daientera
Alma
Fork Lake
Feed Freeman
Rebwtty
Warren Norton
Perrinte
Mia
George Nickerson
A. Sherwood
Misa Lou Nickerson
Snd
Howart Nickerson
Rock Lake
Honelahi
Mia Varniok
Sheree
Mien
Rollucae
Koel Lake
Chelation Agaembl
Churches of Christ of the Pink
Miehipan
Ld Saturdus
Mercy
Wham
Ira W. Kimberling
Vestaburg
L. Ray
Forest Hill
J. 8. Raum
Almo
Dr ©. M. Hubbard
David Acker
St. Louie
Charles Abure
Rartiing
Chores Gren
Wright School and Community Notices in Wright Area
The Wright school and nearby families are noted with visits, arrivals, and gatherings. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Lewis. Local residents plan threshing and berry picking outings, with several households hosting visitors and relatives from Saginaw Bay City and Lansing areas. Announcement ends with a teaser for upcoming Idlehour ad and Belahveim on Trial.
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Howry Muntee
Ancie
Leon Welcht
Aml
Alma Ata Burdote Weigle
Jietrolt
Sumas
Apt Mee
Raymond Veeder
Howe
Stetet Af
Sammedton
Weese
Beck
Carl Carpenter
Baby
Lansing
Wesley Webs
Penny Hamlin
Shepherd Ie
Bernard Hunter
Pat Whiteratt
Mtre
Claude Church
Double Chin Debate Reflects Odd Era Fashion Beliefs
Cleveland Plain Center notes a quirky discussion on double chins as a symbol of patriotism and conservation. The piece reports on eccentric ideas about body shape, dieting, and personal appearance, with skeptical commentary on the era’s fashion norms and public opinion.
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Howe
Perecinus
Wales
Cleveland Plain Center
Sad Fate of Chinese Widows in Fukien Customs
The piece describes widows in Fukien allegedly self harming to honor deceased husbands. Elders arrange a public stage display where the widow appears to commit self harm, with spectators invited to witness the spectacle and later praise the act. The text reflects dated, sensational attitudes toward Chinese customs.
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Fukien
Hse
Thinking and Deing on Thought and Action In School
A disjointed reflective piece argues that thinking apart from action harms character and should be taught in schools. It urges teachers to model disciplined thinking and avoid passive, poorly chosen statements while emphasizing the link between thought and conduct.
Palestine in Christ Time and Jerusalem’s Fate
The piece traces Jerusalem’s status under Roman power at Christ’s birth, notes its 70 CE destruction under Titus, and chronicles its rebuilding by various powers including Persians, Byzantines, Muslims, Crusaders, and Turks, ending with Turkish rule from 1518 until British capture.
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Palestine
Christ
Chris Judes
Jerusalem
Rome
Titus
Varylog
Tan Ep Concretm Theme Tod Sur Hens
The fragmentary text presents unclear names and phrases. It mentions a meeting and possible talk of winners or outcomes but lacks coherent facts, places, or dates to form a reliable, discrete news item.
Truth That Hurts An Obituary Note Sparks Debate
A fragmentary notice notes a heated reaction to an obituary theme in a New York paper. The piece mentions a provocative line about roasting in peace and hints at controversy surrounding Fourth Estate coverage.
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New York
Camp
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Arcada Cash
F. R. Willet’s Grocery
City Delivery
Ann Arbor
Durand
Clare
Gratiot County
Ithaca
Arthur Amsden
North Sea
Theatle-Duffield Fireworks Ens Co
A. McCall
Sec’y
Idlehour
Alma News Coo
Michigan
Witter’s Laundry Agency
Detroit Free Press
Detroit Journal
Chicago
Standard Ol Company
Ego
Standard Oil Oil Company
S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, Ill
Prince Alberi
Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
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