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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1891
Page
5
A fragmented verse recalls deep friendship forged by shared drinks and meals, then shifts to recipe snippets for TRASPHERRY TARTS, CUCUMBER SALAD, GELATINE CREAM, BAKED BANANAS, STRAWBERRY JELLY, SALAD SANDWICHES and PLAIN JUMBLES, blending reminiscence with practical kitchen instructions in a nostalgic periodical style.
A Beaver Falls man feeds his cow with grass cut by a lawn mower, then tells a tale of Ole Jim a Montana fiddle player from Arkansas whose beloved instrument accompanies his last days. Jim’s fiddle breaks as he dies, a poignant desertion that haunts the boys.
A compact fragment from a Detroit Free Press humor page presents a chain of quick wits and domestic vignettes. Jests range from spouses bargaining over cigars to a child’s moon cheese doubt, finishing with a tramp’s plea for wood and a sharp woman’s fainting response. The tone mirrors late nineteenth century light entertainment.
Edgar Nye writes as Skyland North Carolina in 1991 humorously detailing climate soil and crops. He asks Secretary Rusk for seeds and planting stock while mixing anecdotes about war memories and local life in Buncombe County.
In a 19th century style scene at a Cotton Blossom Club meeting, president scolds Bradder Williams for being too pretty and jobless. Williams is told to change style, pay debts, and seek work or risk losing membership as others watch. Judge Cali notes Williams may choose to turn from vanity to steady pillar of the club.
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