Grandpa and boyhood mischief told in a Washington Post reminiscence
A reader recalls childhood pranks on a stern grandfather in Bucks County. The storyteller recounts rough lessons, a pet coon, and clever tricks causing a cascade of bruises and laughter. The piece also notes Ohio Democrat Erwin Campbell’s political rise and a wind powered sailing debate.
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Lew
Bucks County
Lewis
Granther
Quiroca
Hieve
Erwin Camptel
Ohie
Tas Toca
Boter
Daly
Bower County
Ohio
William Henry Harrison
John McLean
Thomas Corwin
Robert C. Schenck
Clement L. Vallandigham
Campbell
John Little
Attornney
Noble Trades and Humble Duties in 19th Century Jests
A collage of humorous exchanges on professions and manners. A gravemaker offers service in return for labor. a writer defends the noble role of literature. jokes about payments reveal editorial frugality. a restau rant quip mocks diet advice. a comic ranch plan ends with a tailors quip.
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Tlilon, Morr
Wholksdale & Tn
Noxon Mills
Cedar Shine
W. HL. Smead
Sec'y
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Monaye
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Wwe
Prich
Das Heason & Millen
St. Joe
L. C. Fyhrie & Co
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Dillon
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Dillon, Montana
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Enarbs
Montana St
R.C. Halliday’s
Edward Marlow
Elena Street, Dillon, Montane
Sale
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Hosom, Anderson & CO
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Court Eouse
Sole Northwestern
Hoffman
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Geo. M. Brows
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Josep B. Crow
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Craig Corner
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Rand Ccanmeet
Tte Pacific
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Felena
PLP
Shelby
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