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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1893
Page
7
An elderly narrator recalls Christmas gifts given in poverty as family members arrive from city and country, noting the mismatched gifts and the strain of new wealth on old traditions. He worries that grandchildrens' city ways and lavish items undermine simple joy. The piece blends memory, humor, and sentiment about family, aging, and values.
Narrative recounts Colonel Downing’s tale of a legendary Jhoot demon tiger that cannot be bagged and drains victims through a jugular vein. A wary monkey and a naked glabrous beast stalk the jungle moonlit ambush, preceding a desperate double-barreled shot by the narrator.
A bride recalls a tense wedding trip moment with her deaf and devout uncle. At dinner the uncle asked the groom to say grace. unable to speak, he signaled for pardon and the uncle solemnly responded Amen. Laughter broke the table and appetites faded for the subsequent course.
A Chicago Record snippet portrays two conversations in a ballroom. Mr Dernicke debates with Mme Nouveaux about a young man aged 42. In the same room, Dickson comments on Dernicke and his suitability for dancing.
A collage of aphorisms on virtue, effort, and character rivals a comic strip, interspersed with humorous ads and light banter. Pieces on self-improvement, pious musings, and social quirks mingle with mock testimonials for patent medicines and a few punny exchanges. The tone feels like a lively late 19th or early 20th century column of quips and advertisements.
A fragment shows a quirky dialogue about humility and digestion with a fish and a worm speaking. The text references medicine, bowel effects, and common ailments, ending with a playful, nonsensical line about a bite and a casual visit.
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