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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1988
Page
7
The Chronicle notes Leap Year marks 700 years since the Scottish 1288 law allowed unmarried women to propose on February 29. Over centuries the custom narrowed to a one day event, though 1988 women pursuing proposals are fewer due to employment and CEO prospects.
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