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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1874

Page

2

Wit, Widow Offers, and an Odd Turnip Riddle

A curious clip mentions a young lady denying mourning while noting widows receive many offers. An old joke asks how much milk a cow yields from turnips, with a math puzzle. Mr Davidson, an old bachelor, dislikes old maids yet visits Aunt Patty, who dresses up for him.

Mr. Davidson Aunt Patty Chance

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