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Quite A Time Circus At High School Features Minstrel Show
A Lasake MA Democrat report describes a high school circus night at the High School building on a Wednesday evening. The big feature was a minstrel show by several Black performers and there are notes about teachers Lamar High School, Miss McCutcheon and Miss Jones. It mentions Bud Fisher inspiration for Matt and Jeff, various snippets of humor, and local reaction to planned farm relief discussions. The piece preserves quirky local voice with multiple names and playful quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasake
Democrat
Igh
Bud Fisher
Matt
Jeff
Fred Hays
Joe Fellers
Joe
Miss McCutcheon
Miss Jones
Lamar High School
Tell
Selby Combs