Beings and politics mingle in July 1589 letter page
News notes from July include ex congressman R G Horr named U S consul at Valparaiso with 3000 yearly pay Burt likely to accept. A push to display the American flag on all public and school buildings. Debates on Canadian annexation. Britain and Canada oppose. Remarks on Tim Tarsney apology from ex Governor Jerome. Commentary on marriage law and President Harrison cruises. Pension claim payments change effective July 1. Canadian log export duty boosts Saginaw valley lumber plans. Michigan mills poised for revival but wide price effects unclear.
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Saginaw Valley
Michigan
East Shore
Village tragedy and county aid in destitute case
A village case reports a Chinaman's death curse on an enemy ending in self harm, with the mother and three younger children sent to the county house after county agent J M Byeridon investigated. The note also includes thanks to W T M Society members for support at a recent convention and religious exhortations about labor and vows.
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J. M. Byeridon
Ithaca
Saginaw
Bay Reounty
St. Louis Republica
W. Tlm
Marriage Licenses Registered in Various Cities
William Downs 21 New Haven and Emma Barnes 20 New Sawyen apply for marriage. John N Crow 27 Tenn. Rose 18 St. Louis. James C. Kear $2 Ashley 70 Bar Ber 24 Muir. Chas 8 Devereaux 20 Lafayette. Ella Morse 15 Lafayette. Chas 8 Pecktil 28 Washington. Alice M Rose 1 Washington. Frank Shaver 25 Emerson and Edna Brown 18 Emerson.
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William Downs
New Haven
Emma Barnes
New Sawyen
John N. Crow
Tenn
Rose
St. Louis
James C. Kear
Ashley
Kabinda Courtship and Ritual Bride Exchange in Congo Colony
A detailed account of Kabinda marriage customs in the Congo area describes the bride and groom being secluded in a special hut for three months with nightly visits by town elders and eventual release after a feast. The process includes palaver, charms, bride price in beads and goods, and celebrations with music and dancing, ending with the couple’s union.
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Congo
Sussiwood
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P. Brown
R. G. Horr
United States
Valparaiso
South America
Burt
Canada
Great Britaan
Jerome
Tim Tarsney
Lansing
Timothy
New York Press
N.Y
Er’ Ng
Harrison
Potomac
Washington
Daily Press
Commissioner of Pensions
Treasury
Heatius
Ware, Ithaca, Micil
Alma Furniture Rooms
H. Loveland
Fornirere
Suwine Macuines
Cualty
Bert Woodward
Alma
Mich
Alma Woolen Mill
G. Moore
Chase Brosco
Webb
Zzofs
Sexatra
Wright, Schneider & Stuttz
State of Michigan
Circuit Court
County of Gratiot
Climerry
Nicholas Tedhams
Narriot Tedhames
Aitihavit
Marriot
Sivhigwa Anil
Talenta
Icreen
Clark & Norton
Circuit Fudge
Sne & Noretos
Lauren
Carribuil
Ddcon & Son
le West Kink St
Cole
Halwin
Gould
Bottie
Bausht
Wien
Prins
soNdtns
Smith
Victor
Mith & CO. Bole Proprietors
St.louis
F. E. Beckwith & C. Ing
SAL F Alia
Cleveland
Montana
Tech
Wright House
Gratiot County
Carty
Jarge
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