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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1884

Page

4

RIPLETS OF HUMOR AND FARM FOLK WIT IN PHOENIX READING

A collection of sharp one liners and domestic quips from a late 19th century Phoenix page. Jests range from umbrella jokes to farm life quips about Jersey cattle and fashion. The humor plays on rural characters and casual misreadings, capturing newspaper light entertainment.

Rysdyks Hambletonian George Patchem Cassius Clay Seeley American Star Old Vermont Black Hawk Tom Jefferson Sir Raymond Gilderay H. M. Howe Roanoke A. E. Burnside American Jersey Cattle Club United States Raymond I. Perry

Happy After Marriage

A witty exchange shows Mrs Crimsonbeak happier after marriage. She explains she no longer frets about outfits since she has only one dress, highlighting contentment over concern about appearances. The dialogue mocks social preoccupations and underscores domestic ease.

Mrs. Yeast

Derailed Conductor and Passenger Debate on a Western Line

A terse exchange aboard a crowded western railroad train exposes management flaws as the passenger and conductor discuss the line’s dire state. The conversation hints at corruption and mismanagement, culminating in the passenger revealing he is the superintendent. The piece blends parable and satirical humor with a critique of railway oversight.

Board of Officials As 'S On Tobacco Co Paul Se Bette Herald New York, Herald Philadel Vrimes Durham Bay State Range State Street Senos R. Arnold Gladding Agant Providence, Warren & Bristol Railroad Providence Warren Bristol P. U Fall River Newport A. M Cara Exchange Place P. al Market Square Waterman Stone

Charlotte Russe described as troublemaker queen

During dinner a child asks who Charlotte Russe was. Ma replies she was one of them old queens who made trouble during the restoration.

Charlotte Russe

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