A Patchwork of Wit and Misunderstandings in Odd Bits
A collage of comic vignettes from late 19th century humorists includes a deadpan man seeking life insurance and a clerk’s blunt reply, a penny-audition for errands to buy a barber’s trim, a would-be suitor crushed after dozen rejections, and quick exchanges about noises, sleep, and Thanksgiving. The pieces mix sly insults, wordplay, and quick quips.
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Detroit Tribune
Mr. Peck
Benny Bloobumper
Benny
William Henry Smiter
Harper's
Mr. Jelly
St Louis Life Shows Prosperity and Pardons Hints
In St Louis the State Treasurer Ed T Noland seeks a presidential pardon as his wife, once his accomplice, works to secure mercy. City business booms with record bank clearances and rising customs receipts while housing and streetcar growth reshape suburbs. A Boston visitor notes rapid city expansion and twenty six new office buildings. Hostetter s Stomach Bitters is promoted as a remedy for rheumatism and other ailments.
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St. Louis
Ed. T. Noland
Met
Missouri
St. Louis Asylum
St Louis
Boston
West End
Great Suffering at Homestead Strikes Victims Need Aid
Nearly 1 000 people in 215 Homestead families face destitution with immediate food fire and clothing needs. The Citizens Relief association issues a formal plea for aid for those affected by the strikes ending, many starving or without adequate clothing for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Citizens Relief Association
Girl Leaps From Seven Story Window In Scranton
Mamie Sweet twelve year old daughter of the Wyoming house head waiter in Scranton jumped from a seven story window to escape punishment after delivering a package wrongly. She landed about 125 feet away suffering a dislocated shoulder and a severe leg cut with no internal injuries. The incident notes public reaction to debts and hardship themes in the era.
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Mamie Sweet
Wyoming House
Scranton
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Holt
Thompson
J. Stephens
Lebanon
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Arnold Automatic
Arnold Cooker Co
Omaha
Har Medical Co
Dearborn R Lc
Simoni
Ide
Union League
Des Moines
Iowa
Risers de Witt
Wade
Washington, D. A
Asinma
New York
Tvienee Dinetanesi
Garfield
Garfield Tea Co
Remedy Surety Co
Charotte
I de
Pienaar
M. M. Brusten
Montgomery
Ala
Toy Express
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
F. Smith & CO
Proprietors
Grogereries
Windsor Grocery
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Denver Daily Papers
E. N. Bessee & CO
Piso
Peo
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Humorists
Marshley
Hardup
Detroit Free Press
le Dmeocrate
Hostetter
HearTs
ST. Jacobs
Kirkendall Jones
SEO
Kirkendall, Jones & 0
Nebraska
A. Ward
Orrie Tan
Joslin A Park
Jewelers
Tabor Onani
Hay
Ackson
Oscar Hi
Patti
Heres
Onforth Fish & Oyster 0
Hacerrasre
Ecto
S&s
Lear
Denver Telegraph
Colle Menver
Appropra
Colorado Carishat
Nineral
Thomas W. Porter
Champa St
A. E. Rinehart
Photographe
Galler
Arapahoe Street
Deore
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