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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1893

Page

4

His Terrible Revenge and Humorous Replies Gathered

A comic collage of quotes and witticisms from 19th century papers. Harold Vere de Vere denounces Mabel Featherbone while she vows to wed Mr Wagonsellers. The scene ends with threats to sell love letters. A jokey exchange about a playwright and a mumbling husband follows.

Harold Vere de Vere Mabeleatherbone Mabel Featherbone Chicago Tribune

Fragmented 19th century humor and dialogue snippets

A collage of lines shows domestic banter Mrs McBride and husband discuss sleep needs while a quarryman jokes about kerosene and dynamite. Other snippets include marriage proposals, tailor visits, and comic asides from year 1900 era columns.

Oregon ranchers shift to sheep as cattle and horse prices fall

In southeastern Oregon the horse and cattle industries sag with low spirits as ranchers abandon cattle and horses for sheep. Prices for cattle and horses are at historic lows, with weak demand noted since 1876. A Massachusetts woman in Brockton claims to have lived under every U.S. president, born just before Washington left office.

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Grifton NC Straddles Counties and Districts

The village of Grifton North Carolina sits in two counties three townships two congressional districts two senatorial districts and two judicial districts. Leading Chicago physicians deny any danger of a cholera visitation this year. Arizona seeks admission into the United States.

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Curious exchange on wages and travel costs in city car

A Chicago Tribune vignette contrasts a passenger and his long nosed companion debating wages and living costs on a city car ride. The talk covers pay, rail fare, rents, and economic choices, ending with a joke about minding one’s own business.

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