Noted Child Quips and a Cynical Take on Birth
A child observes cobwebs and misreads them as moth tails. A witty aside follows about a man unable to win love, declaring the error of being born.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1916
Page
11
York Street Residence of Dean Richardson Designed by Harvey Chatten
The York street home of Dean E Richardson at 1654 York street impresses travelers with a pleasing exterior and comfortable interior. Architect Harvey Chatten conceived a design featuring terraced grounds, vines on a porch, a reception room with mission oak, a bright living room, and a dining room with mission oak. The second floor hosts five bedrooms and two baths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Street
Dean E. Richardson
Harvey Chatten
Laughing at a Fly Killer and Other Humorous Bits
A collage of humorous vignettes shows Peddling Peter selling a dubious patent fly killer at a country inn while the landlord negotiates a free dinner. Other snippets include a sly child asking why he won’t play ball, a dream from a sleeping boy spanning weeks, and a quip about speculation and gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Dhat
A Small Colonial House with Wide Siding and Green Roof
A description of a colonial style house features wide siding on a wood frame, green shingle roof, large front porch with white columns, red brick foundation and chimney tops, cream trim, small lighted sash, and archway between living room and hallway. The living room includes a fireplace, bookcases, and a stairway to the attic. The second floor holds three bedrooms and a bathroom. the dining room at the rear includes a buffet alcove and window seat with china cabinets.
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