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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1878

Page

4

Quips and Laughs From Aboard The Nightly Page

A column of light verse and wry anecdotes from Punch Norristown Herald and London Week. Jokes about bears cows wives milkmen and a Lord speech reveal playful social quips from late 19th century readers.

London Lord St. Leonards

Miners joke pays off as greenhorn strikes big gold

A California gulch tale near Shasta City describes a greenhorn who jokes at a claim, then finds a $30,000 pocket and buys a farm after sharing his winnings. The article also notes a Sacramento man named John A. Mason and a mistaken identity, plus Japanese customs and a Nantucket goon story.

Shasta City Greenhorn West Sacramento John A. Mason Illinois California John A Nantucket Orige Samuel Samwel Shei

Ancient manners of the Italians in 1238

A historical sketch notes frugal Italian life around 1238 with scarce meals, shared dishes, minimal lighting from a servant's torch, simple clothing, and proud nobles living in fortress towers. It contrasts modest wealth with noble towers and city fortifications.

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