15 Jul 1887
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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1887
Page
1
A compilation of humorous and critical one liners from multiple 19th century newspapers. The items cover topics from labor, fashion, race, and politics to wit about everyday life and public figures. No single event dominates. the collection sketches a flavor of era satire.
A Dallas News report describes a gentleman testing slang by asking passersby if the rain is glorious. Thirty-five men were questioned. responses ranged from You bet to quirky phrases like Go long Liza Jane and Bet your sweet life. The test confirmed slang’s growing reach.
During a Sunday sermon in a Dakota town parishioners heard a creak as workers under the church used jack screws to shift the edifice. A startled congregation fled, but the minister urged calm noting no danger as the building was being moved toward a back street to make way for a new opera house project near Chicago.
A collection of kitchen tips and recipes covers Strawberry Fritters and Broiled Oysters. Instructions detail batter mixing, frying, and serving. Also included are Haddock baked in onion Bouillon and a cottage cheese cheesecake with spice finishes.
A recipe describes grinding ripe hickories with green husk and oil to make a scented bait. It notes the mix attracts rats mice and other gnawers and can be used with poisoned corn meal. The method also hints at broader rodent control of river rats and mentions related rodent behavior.
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