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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1917
Page
11
A fragmented note discusses the origins of the Lovers Feast Day and the evolution of the Valentine. The readable lines hint at historical or literary reflections, though the text is garbled and lacks clear attribution or dates.
The article traces Saint Valentine as a symbol of love, detailing origins tied to Roman feasts and bishop legends, then describes how Lupercalian rites influenced the gift exchange. It covers shifts to saint names, then celebrates medieval and modern Valentine customs, including cards, poems, and industry.
Robert Dol ton forgets Valentines Day while his wife Edith and in laws pin a gala gift on him. A mistaken candy and fruit delivery leads to comedic confusion as Dol ton scrambles to cover the lapse and misdirected gifts reveal the couple’s playful misunderstandings.
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