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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1849
Page
3
A satirical poem attacking wealth and hypocrisy, contrasting poverty with deceptive wealth and social cruelties. It condemns stripping the poor to advance personal gain, while praising materialism and double standards in society, church, and money worship.
A humorous reminiscence recalls an Old England high sheriff who packed a jury with fat members lean then barbers all in a summer session. An editorial vignette follows with a Potato banquet, Onion toasts and a toast to health, amid vegetable society satire.
John H. King of Georgetown Washington announces prompt attention to orders and consignments. Grain and all kinds of produce bought and sold. Goods received on storage or forwarded with dispatch. Located South Side Canal two doors east of the Market. Dated December 4, 1849.
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