Fragmented Jokes From Old Papers On Everyday Life
A collage of brief quips and exchanges from various newspapers. Jokes cover school lessons, club politics, theater costumes, agnosticism, and social dues. The humor hinges on misunderstandings, social norms, and everyday embarrassments in lighthearted vignettes.
Debate Over Restoring Half Cent Indicates Divided Views
The Washington Star reports mixed opinions on resuming the half cent, with critics arguing some remain too poor to ignore pennies while others warn against unnecessary spending. Proponents say the half cent reflects national progress and cautious economy, contrasting with claims of prodigality and affectation.
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Washington Star
Moments with the Muse Strawberry Shortcake
A nostalgic poetic piece describes Sofie recalling strawberry shortcake memories. The narrator fondly contrasts the dreamlike flavor and aroma with busy life, hinting at a cherished, singular baking moment.
Barbara Frietchie debate ends in Whittier vindication
The Frederick war memorial dispute unfolds in the Senate Committee on Claims as Senator Depew probes the Barbara Frietchie story. Witnesses including Major Goldsborough and Senator McComas affirm the poem and Barbara Frietchie’s flag waving, while others recall the incident. Depew claims historical interest and jokes it may have cost $200,000 to settle.
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Varios
Frederick
Wartisi
New York Sun
United States Senate
Washington
Depew
Senator Depew
Dover
Whittier
Major Goldsborough
Hardt
Barbara
Barbara Fristchie
Douglass H. Hargets
John H. Abbott
Barbara Frietchis
Senator Capen
Senator McComas
Barbara Frietchie
Mars
Maryan
Evtecopate
Bis
Frederick A Meller
Irustes
Auxuet
Elizabeth Duvall
Saran
Virginia Lrivall
Daniel Bott Duvall
Lloyd T. Duvall
Cape Hies
Sald Jide Smoot
Julia Smoot
Goter
Lloyd Duvall Smoot
Julia Duvall Smoot
Aiden Smoot
le Baron Smoot
Lloyd Duval Smoot
Mias Luraine Paarose Wee Stantsa
Eall
Phunestivo
Poe Hpaidank
Loy Duval
Smoot
Loraine
William On Smoot
5Alia Davall Smoot
Alden Smoot
Francis le Baron Smoot
Loraine Willismingon Smoot
Francis le Beron Smoot
Dereen
Simmney
Douglass H Hargett
Catent Court
Frederick Cetre
Cymontha Hardville
Daniel Bardville
Eliz
Uard
Setelle
Rebecca
Abrecht
Frederick City
Bentz
Fredericktown
Eliza A Abrecht
Rebecca Abbrecht
Luther N. Abrecht
Geotan Anns Deter
Jacob Deter
Ann Hebecca Bargis
Margaret Ann Woodward
Cimanths Bardyille
George
Mary Elizabeth Abrecht
Cornelia Wimford
Cliffe
Rebécca Abrecht
Charles B. Abrecht
Elize ¥ Leonard
Cimantha
Eliza
Leonare
Betele
Maryland
Rabecca Abrecht
Frederick County
Cymantha Bardvills
Elize ¥. Leonard
Batelle
Douglass H. Hargett
Cirsalt
Predenck Co
Cglass H. Hargert
Ross, Reich and Newman
Solis
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Pciuseed Ard
Southern Printing
ANI Marckfactuay Company
Sorive, MD
Viette
Tates Fom
Ateas
coLeiry
Accra
Frederica
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Woodroff
Tut Daily News
Cumberland
Potomac River
Potomac
Laks
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Kansas City
Thomas Jefferson Levy
New York
Bryan
Theas
Davey
Congress
Admiral Dewer
Representative Levy
Thomas Jefferson Lerr
Democratic Party
Univer
Wien Lebind
Centimen
Byse
Evientiy
Baltmore American
Baltimoore Herald
Rossiter Johnson
Otis
Wineus
Wilbur Crafts
Methodist Confstance
Hagerstown Mail
Albert
Paps
Papa
New York Press
Chicago Post
Finnigan
Philadelphia Record
Chicago Times-Flerald
Tess
Jess
Philadelphia Press
Sofie Aga
Zephyrs
Onicaco News
Ths
Barbara Fritchie
X. Y. Son
Emmitsborg
Emmtsborg
Reguilar
Chamberlain
Herald
Anderscarilie
A. L. Pearre
C. W. Williams
Sterling
J. H. Heller
Bergist
N. Market St
Harper Whiskey
Sela
Tae News
Biser
FCE Rent
N. Mar
Lerrole
J.T Groh
Marie
W. Patrick St. Coe
Dani
Herbberger
Poecesson
H. Zummermas
3. W. Hiliemis
Petersville
Kroondathe
Mediatety
C. O'Donnell
Poenmike, Md
South Market Street
Brore
Hoube NO
East Third Street
Enabe
Rosenkranz Square
H. EB. Wincoton
Music Hall
North Market Street
Erzare
Lurene Taylor
Balto
Pike
Amilton Lindsay
West Pat- Tick Street
North Market St
Church St
Yellow Springs
Apto
John N. Clary
Plymouth Rocks
S. A
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Ganbhill, JR
Pitdawin Frederick, Ma
Sale
Misa Annie Buckies
Joan
Hamilton
CPF
Opara
Frances Hodgson Burnett
George A. Gardner
Saltimore
Yeable
Czar
Daily News
Tex Werxkly
Tee News
Peoples
Wresty
Frederik
Noah & Cramer
Sared
Sire Forest New Market
Zimmermanst Retreat School
Bouse
Ord
Urdana
Abs
Desirabie Business
Neu Frederick
HiEctios
Sintaai Fire Insurance Company
Mane
Charles B. Fost
Gardiner
Thana
Uroana
Byatstorn
Bill
Bill and WreaLr
A. Bane
É. D Rochelle
Cies Mills
R. C. Nicodemus
North Markat Street
N K&d
Market St
Frecciis Uyr
wevTay Weippers —Moser A
Daltrey
Ariesn
Grifpita Hes
City
Mins Grit
Kols Brothers
Mteves North Market
Th' Eolb Brothers
Hamburg
Brothers
J. D. Birety & Son
J. F. Kreb
BTC
South Bros
Booth Market Street
BS. Odlm
Roland
Conrad
Landis
Philadelphia
Retork
Duil Sesson
H. S. Lason
the Jeweler
Market ST. Sfehone
Pau
Sta Kure
WM. A. Sielmons
N. Market Street
Efrederice, MD
Imperial
Besant & Enott
Besant & Knott
Eres
Jane
Hary
Washington, D.C
J. Il
Kervand
Penn. Ave
Washington, D. C
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TetMax
Buckingham
Magsdly
Homck
Yaletta
Cearlms E. Goets
Yyeor Wilcox & Rieston
Netasu BN
W. Wasttegeor
D.C
Heal Estats
Meneess
Pee FE
Atker
Georg- Improve Mayer
Duc
Severt Boyers
Lyncaturs Bute
Mr. Vernos Woodberry Corton Duck Company
Lexterton Railway Compass
Sear Go
Townsend Scott & Son
Banelks and Broebers
NO. 15
North Street
Baltimore, MD
Algo
Ohio B
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Harper's Ferry
Pallsdalpai bin
New Fork
Sneacampene
Mt. Airy
Cincinnati
Packington Mail
Winchester
Baltoa
St. Louis
Aneadar
Fem Balin
St Locis
Philpasiphie
Foolg
Bom
Weatington
Baltitiors
Wigahington
Hanover
F. W. BN
Be & P
Ela
Fairfield Iuia
Serorh
Eabover
Apis A
Gror
Sd Lewre Unio Erkiga
Ria
Soe
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TOKO
Littlestons
Braceville
Emuitsborre
Sidae
Hood
B. H. Griewold
Ouse
Cleveland
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