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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1884

Page

4

Rainbow's End Pot of Gold in the Woods

Nan and Jack follow a brilliant rainbow into the woods in search of a pot of gold and honey. They dig under a tall pine, uncover an old teapot filled with coins, and return home to reveal the treasure. Their grandmother connects the money to a lost family teapot, while their mother learns the mortgage interest can be paid.

Bridget Nan Troland Jack Mamma John Howe Migima Aloa Agil Taek Fairyland Manna Nora Wis Mana Grandma Grandti Talwagh Mary Alory Coneliwion Ray Dears Hendy Fanny Nic

Sambo Defends Chickens Theft in Court

The judge accuses Sambo of stealing two neighbor chickens from Mr. Bowen. Sambo, speaking in pidgin, denies guilt and describes the events leading to the birds being cooked for his supper. The court orders five dollars and costs.

Bambo Juuge Bowen Dia Nigga Nebba Sambo Emah

Piece of a Cook's Apron and Harsh Talk in Arkansas

In a fragment from the Arkansas Traveler, a rural scene features a woman lifting her apron to reveal stolen goods described as two pies two loaves and portions of meat and udder. A neighbor questions her church membership as the exchange turns to accusations of thievery and mockery.

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Boy in flight begs to reach home for dinner

A twelve year old boy tears along Austin Avenue fleeing a supposed danger at home. An elderly man stops him and learns the boy fears his brother Bob will die of hunger if not home to claim his share of green corn cucumbers and elabber for dinner. The lad pleads to be released to save his brother’s life.

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Solicitous husbands and odd shop window exclamations

An uncertain scene on Austin avenue shows Mrs Dusenbury halted before a millinery window exclaiming about a beautiful assortment of hate. A husband urges her to move, insisting she may catch cold after walking on a grating. The crowd includes several women and a stern teacher figure in the background.

Austin Avenue

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