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.
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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.
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John A. Mason
Illinois
California
John A
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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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