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October 7, 1913
The Detroit Times
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
What is this article about?
A 21-year-old husband, Floyd W. Johnson, obtains a divorce citing his wife's overly affectionate behavior with another man during a 'post office' game and her refusal to cook; she objected to his kissing other girls. Several other divorces are also granted.
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GAME OF "POSTOFFICE" WRECKS MARITAL BLISS
Husband Objected to Fervor With Which Spouse Delivered "Letters"
Foyd W. Johnson, aged 21, told the judge that his wife had shown too much affection for a certain other young man while playing the game of "postoffice."
"Did you kiss any of the other girls?" asked the judge.
"Yes," replied Johnson, "and she objected to it, too."
The young husband said also that his wife refused to cook his meals. He received a decree.
Others granted were: Henry vs. Minnie Voss; Phyllis vs. Maxine Peters; Hazel B. vs. Wm. J. Bailey; Katherine vs. William Cloughley, and Bertha vs. Carey.
Husband Objected to Fervor With Which Spouse Delivered "Letters"
Foyd W. Johnson, aged 21, told the judge that his wife had shown too much affection for a certain other young man while playing the game of "postoffice."
"Did you kiss any of the other girls?" asked the judge.
"Yes," replied Johnson, "and she objected to it, too."
The young husband said also that his wife refused to cook his meals. He received a decree.
Others granted were: Henry vs. Minnie Voss; Phyllis vs. Maxine Peters; Hazel B. vs. Wm. J. Bailey; Katherine vs. William Cloughley, and Bertha vs. Carey.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Family
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Divorce
Post Office Game
Marital Conflict
Court Decree
What entities or persons were involved?
Floyd W. Johnson
His Wife
Henry
Minnie Voss
Phyllis
Maxine Peters
Hazel B.
Wm. J. Bailey
Katherine
William Cloughley
Bertha
Carey
Story Details
Key Persons
Floyd W. Johnson
His Wife
Henry
Minnie Voss
Phyllis
Maxine Peters
Hazel B.
Wm. J. Bailey
Katherine
William Cloughley
Bertha
Carey
Story Details
Floyd W. Johnson, aged 21, divorced his wife due to her excessive affection toward another man during a game of 'post office,' her objection to him kissing other girls, and her refusal to cook his meals. Other divorces granted include Henry vs. Minnie Voss, Phyllis vs. Maxine Peters, Hazel B. vs. Wm. J. Bailey, Katherine vs. William Cloughley, and Bertha vs. Carey.