14 Aug 1884
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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1884
Page
1
A fragment from the New York Morning Journal tells of Sue laughing on a raft with a man, their flirtation turning to marriage soon after. The verse depicts engagement jokes, a cunning plan, and their impulsive union aboard a flat vessel, with playful, ghostly dialogue.
A first person tale of Carrie Halstead and Davy Gardner, their two meddling mothers in law, and how quarrels over churning chores, cooking, and social matches test the young couple. After public and private clashes, Carrie and Davy learn to handle in laws and build their life together. The piece ends with a reflection and a nod to their resilient partnership.
A letter to the Boston Globe recounts anecdotes about Abraham Lincoln, noting his habit of telling stories and his natural rise to the presidency. It describes Lincoln as humble, humorous, charitable, and unafraid to be seen with all kinds of people, including the unseen and unrecognized.
A New York Mail and Express shoemaker derides popular beach beauty standards. The piece humorously prescribes a perfect foot, detailing precise measurements and features, then ends with a sharp moral about never reasoning from incomplete knowledge.
A crowded column shares droll snippets from early humor pieces. Jests on aging actresses, wedding customs, a tradesman’s noon dash, and a pun on brides fill a mosaic of societal quips. Humorous vignettes range from theater tears to bridal beliefs and a pug under a coat.
A humorous claim by Mr James J H Gregory that an acre of land could hold six tons of worms is presented, followed by a note that anyone who digs before daylight for a fishing trip would disagree, reflecting a light Boston Globe tone and local banter.
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