Boston Post Newspaper Archives, Jun 2, 1879, p. 1

Paragraphers and Preposterous Probes in a Satirical Page

A string of eccentric lines questions weather, fashion, and health while poking fun at public figures. Humorous quips reference a Paragraphers' Convention, a Texan eloping with Mrs Onion, and queries about sunstroke prevention with smoked glasses. Houck appears as a recurring figure offering aid.

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