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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1922
Page
10
A serialized domestic scene follows Constance as she plans three tests to prove George’s suitability for marriage. Her mother probes motives while Constance stages tests to gauge selfishness and fatherliness, culminating in a ladies night where George and Constance clash over commitment and timing.
Marian Hle surveys Folies Bergère rehearsals to profile the ideal future wife of millionaires. She notes hair color, youth, and style trends among young performers, claiming attributes like natural beauty and freshness are valued while dyed hair and flashy fashions are avoided.
In a melodrama twist Constance admits love after George teases a fake marriage test. He proclaims he is the one and only match, while Constance tears up with emotion revealing her vow to marry him. The scene ends with a tender pledge and a quiet embrace.
A fragmented dialogue era piece portrays a couple debating a prenuptial setup and future roles in a two-person partnership. They reflect on independence, jealousy, and hopes for a junior partner next year, as they confront evolving gender expectations.
Stewart Baldwin age 61 of Chicago, vice president of Ik nos Central Railroad, died suddenly of heart failure on a Michigan Central train between New York and Chicago near Windsor Ontario. He had just returned from a three month visit to Europa, accompanied by his wife and daughter. He collapsed as the train entered St Thomas. doctors could not revive him. The body was taken on to Chicago Yvenles.
An old recipe describes preparing asparagus by scraping and cutting tips, boiling or steaming stalks, then combining the water and onion with salt. Melted butter is added, cream or milk is stirred in, and the mixture is strained or sieved to a smooth puree.
Leroy Donaldson of Fairview and Mildred Nicholson of Mannington were wed Saturday at the M i Soutly par sonage with Rev. L. W. Peters officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Gump. The couple will reside in Fairview.
Weekend guests and visits across Mannington Fairmont and nearby areas include Srise Tachiel Malcolm staying with Miss Boss Abbott at Woman's Hall in Morstown with other Burnett family members visiting from Mannington Shinnston and Barrackville. Local residents Amos Nester Julia Schuttes and L N Whitlachek noted travels. Friends and relatives linked to Knights of Pythias events, a science teacher Gordon from Waynesburg, and Mrs Patrick Malvers family updates.
Detroit, June 27 1940 The American Library Association urged creation of new indexes to aid scholars and investigators. Harry Miller Lydenburg of the New York Public Library called for a union catalog of periodicals and a record of bound newspaper issues. He urged summaries of library statistics and a survey of manuscript resources at large reference and university libraries. He stressed the need for essential articles on industrial art and access to major art reproductions.
Berlin dispatch reports one person killed and several wounded during disturbances after demonstrations in Hamburg over foreign miners. Armed police were stationed at key points and reportedly ordered to shoot those who lingered. Mourning postage stamps reflecting colonial losses are on sale in Germany.
Olive Roberts Barton presents a fanciful tale where the twins ride a moonward umbrella guided by Mr. Sprinkle-Blow and the Weatherman. They summon the Four Winds to restore the Moon and catch Comet Legg returning with new curves. A playful, childlike fantasy full of whimsical names and errant adventures.
Three men woo Molly Wayne in Zoe Beckley's tale Molly Wayne. Donald Manning entices her with a late midnight meet at the station for a Pittsburg express. Billy Barton and Ben Wheeler clash as the car crash and romantic tensions unfold at the Boat Club.
Fragment from a 1922 publication shows a hurried scene at a station where Missy seeks help then balks at delay as a banker conversation unfolds. Mr Bernini identifies and asks about Midvale, hinting at an upcoming marriage plot on a narrative cliffhanger.
Announced a furniture exchange and services plan for a new store at 211 Monroe Street. The ad promises used furniture supply, repairs, storage, and a complete range including press paints and wallpaper, inviting customers from the Jackson and Jefferson streets corner.
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