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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
18
Howard L. Rann lampoons the dangers of poor tents and camping conditions in a humorous piece. He notes how mosquitos infiltrate airtight rooms and tents, causing sleepless nights and discomfort. The essay mocks the use of spring cots and the impracticalities of family camping in bad weather.
A fragmentary column discusses Ruth Cameron and poverty, noting the strain of low wages and high living costs. It quotes a widow’s lament about expensive hotel bills and a girl supporting relatives, illustrating the social pressures of frugality and exertion to meet basic needs. It emphasizes how poverty shapes character and choices.
A collage of humor and commentary from The Cincinnati Hamker features quips on vanity and wit, with lines about a wife’s reflections, a “What is mutrimon wil incompatibility” joke, and satirical portraits of everyday life. It pairs playful wordplay with social jabs and pocket-size proverb gems.
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