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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
11
A grocer recalls setting out 20 dozen dyed Easter eggs before Easter. An old tramp asked if hens laid them that way and what Easter meant, revealing his ignorance. The exchange ends with the grocer turning away in disgust as the man remains puzzled.
A brisk street scene unfolds as a lusty tramp buys six hard boiled eggs at 20 cents after negotiating the price. The egg seller, surprised by the man’s appetite, notes the unexpected efficiency of the purchase and the tramp’s readiness to pay in advance.
A vivid newspaper vignette follows a tramp who wakes to a street breakfast and, after a morning of splurging, devours six eggs and cheese crackers with 20 cents given back to him to quit. The observer notes his zeal for the holiday meal, contrasting it with ordinary Easter rituals.
A man follows a churchgoing girl in white lace and satin as a wind lifts her bonnet. A spray of orange flowers crowns the Latin’s head while he slips a ring on her hand. He murmurs a blessing on the bonnet.
A passenger asks why Easter symbols like eggs chickens and rabbits appear in stores. Conductor explains the Easter celebration is linked to a free lunch on the corner, not to the items themselves. The scene unfolds with amused riders and a tongue in cheek ending.
A reflective verse recalls Easter memories of chasing "eggs of gold" and a man with poultry that laid golden eggs. The speaker admits a childhood deception and mocks the foolish chase of material aims as Easter returns. The concluding couplet notes the girl will not pass the hat on Easter Sunday, contrasting generosity and acceptance.
Passengers notice a man with a wild look on a street car and a tense mental struggle. He begs his wife for 34 356 90 dollars before tomorrow’s business start, then she returns with money for his plan and urges him to go to dinner.
A music store clerk laments his lack of wealth as a red headed boy ruins an Easter gift plan. A humorous misunderstanding ends with the clerk collapsing, implying a fatal prank or accident. The tale unfolds with quips about lilies, palms, and a daub of paint.
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