Humorous Old Fashioned Anecdotes Spotted in Conversation
A series of brief, humorous vignettes and quips shared by guests and correspondents. The tales include a sermon warning about a talkative woman, rustic eye jokes, German opera curiosity, oleomargarine etymology, a San Francisco bathing anecdote with chickens, country life reflections, and a country boy informing visitors that Mrs is not at home with a straight face.
The Pistol Swap and a Young Printer’s Lesson
An Irishman driven by money fears robs a traveler of his pistol and money, only to be tricked into keeping the pistol when the traveler demands the money back. A boy with a printing press prints a warning card that leads to a comic misadventure where he ends up trading his press for a yellow dog and a popgun.
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Patrick
Oil City
Pearl Avenue
Gould
John G
NeEICHBORS Hens Revenge Ends In Hen Mounted Vexation
Ragbag and neighbor Gallagher feud over hens. Gallagher encases hens in taxidermy so their heads move with wind. Ragbag waits to shoot the hens in his garden, neglecting work while Gallagher laughs at the plan. Revenge is sweet to the troublemakers.
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Neeichbors
Ragbag
Mr. Gallagher
Gallagher
True & Co
Augusta
Maine
Favorite Remedy Syrup Promoted As Blood Purifier
An 19th century notice warns against tonics and bitters containing rum and spirits that ruin lives. It praises Sr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy syrup as alcohol free and suitable for all ages to purify blood regulate liver kidneys or bowels and restore strength. Sold by druggists for $1.00 a bottle.
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Francestown
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Boston
Wm. R. Preston
Portsmouth
A. G. Wilbur
Canterbury Sociey
Shakers
Corbett
Thomas Corbett
Shaker Village
David Kennedy
Rondout
New York
Sr. Kennedy
Rand
Hiscnx & Co
Chemists
Parker
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Craweford
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