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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1914
Page
7
A humorous old clipping recalls Jethro inviting guests to his son’s christening with preparations of food and drink, the minister urging spiritual readiness, and Jethro proudly listing ham, ice cream, whisky, and beer. The piece blends town characters, a dining-room detective moment, a tramp anecdote, and a large New Zealand faddist essay.
A garbled humorous reminiscence comments on longevity, manners, and sayings. It riffs on aging, gender hints, low wages, and quirks of speech, noting medical progress, old-time Pneumonia, and a crude stereotype about grandmothers and religious pretenses.
A terse sentiment notes that after an extended marriage a man grows wiser and less inclined to court danger. It suggests experience tempers bravado and directs behavior toward caution. The line reflects a traditional view of marital influence on male boldness.
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