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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1892

Page

4

Humorous Clippings and Oddities From Old Papers

A collage of witticisms and curiosities including a quarrelsome husband’s “savage” retort, a homely dog praised for value, a mirror joke about Dobbs, haunted-house quips, a jeweled ten-cent piece watch worth at least 1000, a mummified cat in a tree, and notes on patents a goose locomotive theorem grafted maples crepe customs hatchments and Aztec idols.

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Miss Shortsleeve Quips On Hands And Brains Joke

A Boston Jester quip circulates about Miss Shortsleeve replying to a joke request. The setup asks for her hands, she inquires about earnings, and the punchline notes a lack of capital. The exchange highlights witty, era timing in print.

IuparrRen Carrrat

Bright Ideas In Paper Draw Flattery From Miss Perte

In a brief exchange quoted from the Som reitle Journal Miss Perte questions Mr Fanniman about bright ideas in the paper. He replies that they come from his friends, leaving Miss Perte flattered for a long time.

Sue Miss Perte

An Armful of Echoes From Odd Corners of News

A collage of quirky items and anecdotes from old newspapers. A noisy car ride scene with Willie and an anxious auntie prompts questions about hay birds and the moon. Brief satirical quips critique self improvement, literary fame, and church leadership.

Sulphur Bitters Promoted as Blood Cleanser

An 19th century health advertorial praises Sulphur Bitters as a pure remedy to cleanse the blood and cure pimples sores and humors on a child's face. It urges parents to use the tonic to drive out impurities and prevent mockery of the young.

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