Old Customs of Marriage Portions and Curious Ceremonies
The article surveys ancient and cross cultural wedding rites rooted in bride price and dowry origins. It notes figures from Greek, Roman, Jewish, and Hindu traditions, then catalogs diverse ceremonies such as hand fasting in Scotland, sharing a cup in Russia, and symbolic acts from Brazil to Croatia, illustrating enduring symbolic purchase practices.
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Britain
Mann
Rome
Sparta
Henry Maine
Augustus Caesar
Euripides
Medea
Brazil
Japan
Russia
Scandinavia
Scotland
Australia
Croatia
New Harbor at Korsor to be Built on Baltic Coast
Copenhagen reports plans for a new Korsor harbor on the Baltic coast. The project costs about 80 million kronen with American capital involvement. It will reach ten meters depth, surpass Copenhagen, and include large quays and extensive merchandise facilities.
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Copenhagen
Korsor
European beauty comes to America with four boys and wives
Washington greets a recent bride, Mrs. Robert Allen Dyer III, once Olga Parodi of Gibraltar, wed overseas to Lieut. Byer of the destroyer service. The couple is honeymooning in Washington and Annapolis amid wartime travels and celebrations.
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Washington
America
Robert Allen Dyer III
Olga Parodi
Gibraltar
Byer
U- Destroyer Service
Annapolis
Jail society and the danger of a single moment
Leonard Vv. Whenne cites Glenn M. Farley in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer arguing jail inmates resemble ordinary people, not dangerous felons. He warns against sentimentality, noting most prisoners are not confirmed criminals and many are ordinary citizens who slipped in a moment. He urges awareness of human fragility and moral risk.
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Bud
Leonard Vv
Whenne
Glenn M. Farley
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Woodland Park
Squirrels Build Year Round Leaf Nests
Dr. Edward F. Bigelow notes gray squirrels craft leaf nests used as shelters throughout the year. They strip green leaves in summer to pack roofs and cavities, keeping rain out for two or three youngsters. A nest collapse in a grove led to the mother relocating the young to a hollow tree.
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Edward F. Bigelow
Court House Yard Improvements Discussed by County
County Commissioners consider turning the Court House lawns into a parkway with trees seats and shrubbery. Proposals include removing five large trees removing the iron fence and placing shrubbery at yard corners to beautify the grounds and provide resting spots for visitors and during court terms.
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Court House
Teachers Institute Planned for Warren in October
County Supt Knapp says Warren will host the annual teachers institute the last week of October. Warren county completes registration of teachers under the 1917 teachers retirement law. Retired teachers receive pensions from a state appropriation and deductions from all teachers. New teachers join the Retirement Association automatically. old teachers must enroll by a set date. Warren county first in the state to finish registration.
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Knapp
Warren
Warren County
Teachers’ Retirement Association
Monarchs booze club closes as Warren dries up
The Monarchs, Warren County’s first liquor club to fold after national prohibition, shut down in the Masterson block on Pennsylvania Avenue West. It sold at auction along with groceries in a lower-store room. The Owls plan to move in and open a restaurant in the vacated space as other Warren clubs struggle to survive.
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Warren
The
Monarchs
Warren County
Masterson Block
Pennsylvania Avenue West
Order of the Owls
Owls
McLaren
Little Boy Drowns in Tannery Vat at Sheffield
A two year old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Oller of McNair street, wandered from home and drowned in a tannery vat. The body was found after a search, despite efforts by Dr. Mervine. Survived by parents and several siblings. Funeral held at Greek Catholic Church with interment in Sheffield Cemetery.
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Sheffield
George Oller
Paul Oller
McNair Street
McNair
Evenett Johnson
Mervine
Hat Decorations and a Hidden Stocking Gaffe
A dignified city matron, wife of a clergyman, visits a downtown store during a sale. While buying items she notices shelves of silk stockings and later leaves with several purchases. At the exit a parishioner removes a pair of rose silk stockings from her hat, causing embarrassment as others view the ornament.
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Nerous News
Handicrafts and Reconstruction Passages Compared
A. H. Powell praises a volume on handicrafts and reconstruction noting the loss of traditional wheelwrighting. The contrast between two wheelwrights shows old skill versus modern shortcuts with putty. Real contentment comes from genuine craft, while mechanized tasks breed weariness.
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A. H. Powell
Old Good
No One From Whom I Could Not Learn Anything
In a St. Louis Globe Democrat excerpt an optimist insists there is always someone to learn from. After a two hour session with the village veteran the S O leaves pale yet smiling, acknowledging the harsh truth that learning from everyone is possible and valuable.
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S. O
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Bird nest from Baltimore wins place in North Carolina history
A weathered nest fallen in a Baltimore park is enshrined in Raleigh's hall of history beside war relics. The nest, built from local building material including a blank Raleigh bank check, is attributed to a robin or thrush. The 825 mile rail distance is noted as shorter by a crow.
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Baltimore
North Carolina
Poor Mother Claire: Margaret’s rude remark and remorse
A five year old girl Margaret apologizes to her mother after a guest leaves. The mother expresses regret at failing to teach politeness and kindness, and Margaret replies with a poignant remark on her mother’s failure.
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Margaret
Great Industrial Battle Drive to Find Out the Edge
In a call to arms for American industry the article argues that giants like Du Pont Standard Oil and Armour pursue universal research to boost profits through chemistry, energy, and new crops. It highlights vast spending on R and D and the role of engineers and chemists in shaping wartime to peacetime industry.
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du Ponts
Germany
United States
Standard Oil
Armour
Girard
Philadelphia Ledger
Pennsylvania Railroad
Winthrop Smith
Kellar
Flere
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