Fragmentary poem fragment on hand-bags and purses imagery
A fragmentary verse fragment discusses hand-bags and purses with mentions of vendors, marbled tea papers, and an average sort of street life. The text blends disjointed phrases and imperfect lines, hinting at broader social observations and poetic reflection from an era.
Patchwork of Text and Tale of Oxen in Punctured Prose
A garbled collage blends sewing notes with a rural fable about a minister and Farmer Johnson. The tale shifts from blousemaking hints to a dramatic incident where oxen repeatedly drag a plowman, prompting questions of temper, cruelty, and restraint.
The Plowing of Minister Jobenoe Farm with Oxen
A spring tale from Lan dsing chronicles Farmer Johnson who trades hogs calves and a cow for oxen. The oxen balk at plowing a five acre potato patch, test his patience, and battle with him across the day. Despite threats noise and near blows the farmer stays calm while his wife withdraws. The incident ends with continued struggles and a tense household.
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Jobenoe
Irving
Landsing
Johnson
Kart
Owen
Portraits and anecdotes mix of odd tales and quotes
A collage of fragmented passages from a newspaper page includes stray remarks about ponies at a bar, a pro football reserve question, civil responses to inquiries, racialized storytelling, a preacher’s anecdote, and a jailbird’s boast. The text interweaves humorous vignettes and social commentary with unclear attributions.
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Philadelphia Ledger
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Tome Eurle
Bhar
Onty Ise
Ebose
Cate Tistenn
Sania
Johnson Farm
Brother Johnson
Christ
Jem
Barnes
Farmer Johnson
Ana Tengat
Tellar
Siihien
Ervat
Coney
Sesaloon
C. P. Smith
Kansas City
Walia
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Lippincott
Magasine