13 Apr 1882
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1882
Page
1
A garbled miscellany blends verse on sincerity with political squabbles, anecdotal humor, and social sketches. The piece references Independents in Georgia, President Arthur era discourse, and local storytelling about hens, esthetic fever, and farm-life anecdotes, all drifting through a stream of dated editorial tone.
A Norwich citizen described by the Bulletin endures a tobacco induced delirium with visions of insects on walls a yellow atmosphere and unreal streams. A western girl awaiting adulthood circulates a gossip riot claiming she will receive 24500 cash and is feted by clerks with lavish treats.
The body of a man was found last Wednesday in a dirt shanty about a mile from town used during construction of the Waycross Short Line. It appeared he had been dead for some time, likely crushed by the heavy shanty. No identification was found. the coroner took charge and buried him. The piece ends with a reflective adage contrasting wisdom and ignorance.
A collage of quips and anecdotes from various voices includes comic lines about marriage, drinking, and daily life. It references Puck, regional sayings, misplaced advice, and short jokes about freight, trains, onions, and a few place names like Kentucky and New Haven. The tone blends satire with rustic humor and miscellany.
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