The Washington Post enlargement and Albany feast satire
A witty column notes the Washington Post grows in appearance and content while questioning John Sherman’s whereabouts. It lampoons Boss Tilden’s political reach, Albany tribal feasts, drought prices, and a Cincinnati Commercial jab at Bookwalter versus Foster. Miss Nancy cites Greeley on Democratic strategy.
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Oddities and anecdotes mix in a colorful 19th century whimsies note
A jumble of snippets references Edison wealth Canada Wrangel land and comets with jokes about Philadelphia murderers Boston beer and a peacock season. The piece mixes humor, celebrity quips, petty crime notes, and local oddities reflecting a lively, wry press tone.
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Old State House
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Trenton
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Mattapoisett
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Clinton
Leominster
Fall River Line
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Lorton
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Concord Junction
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Boston Air Line
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Rane Odstufhiy
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Tuffolkh County
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John A. Andrew Hall
Chauncy
Essex Sts
Patrick Maguire
Democratic City Committee
P.F. McDonatop
J. A. McLavGaiin
Boston University School OF Medicine
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