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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1877
Page
6
A collage of jokes and anecdotes from a bygone era features clever wordplay, country humor, and social quips. It includes exchanges about manners and money, playful banter between spouses, and humorous misunderstandings across classes and regions, preserving a light, witty tone.
A humorous exchange reveals a suitor and his fiancée in a tender scene. The squire learns a slang meaning from a merchant, vows eternal love, and presents jewels. In a twist the fiancée admits seeing someone else and requests the return of gifts, ending their engagement.
The timetable lists trains north from Mreepe and west from Chicago to Freeport and other stops, with passenger and freight departures such as 4.08 pm Sundays and 0.55 am passes. It notes revised May 28 1877 by R WH Honper and W H Stannett, ticket agent and general passenger agent.
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