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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1893

Page

4

facetious man tours chair factory humor in Harper's Magazine

A facetious young man and a bright young woman visit a town chair factory. An attendant explains cane bottoms are bought from Indians, prompting the man to joke about which Indians, and the woman to giggle at the exchange.

Harper’s Magazine Hove Street Hope Street Henry Goff, Jr

A Cordial Grip

In a Life magazine excerpt, Stokes notes the president of the company shakes hands with him each morning, guessing it’s cheaper than raising his salary. Clarkly agrees the gesture signals the boss’s interest in him.

Cyrus Belinda Mr. Kneer Mr Kneer Mrs. Kneer Tam Kneer Cyrus Kneer Chicago Tribune Ferger Nee Sorg Company Stokes Clarkly

A Great Combination in Kate Field’s Washington

A brief quip quotes a man asking for his father’s consent and a response about coming out with flying colors. The snippet notes being yaws black and blue and carries Kate Field’s Washington as the source.

Kate Field Washington

Ode to the Dying Day Accepted by Squawktown Herald

A writer and James discuss payment for a poem printed by the Squawktown Herald. The line count reaches 96 lines and the editor notes the check was paid in cents. The dialogue implies a small per line rate and uncertain total compensation.

James Squawktown Herald

Assurance Doubly Sure Deathbed Wish Revealed

A dying man, bedridden and weak, asks his lawyer to ensure his eldest daughter inherits all property and to marry her after his death. The lawyer, moved by the request, notes the wishes as the patient struggles with his final breath.

Ayer T.D.M Norcatur Kans J.C. Ayer & Co Lowell Mass Detroit Tribune Gasp Uy

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