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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1893
Page
3
A mash of short quips and skits appears from early humor pages. Neighbors plot a surprise party. Jenkyns guns up with a shotgun. Dairyman seeks help for a job, while social banter turns on marriages and aging. A mix of witty lines and social observations threads through brief items.
A judge notes a retired business man is exploring a suitable opening to reenter active life, presenting a business opportunity discussion that signals readiness for renewed work and engagement.
A jumble of clipped jokes and snippets from newspapers recounts misheard dialogue and humorous misprints. The Chicago Tribune and Des Moines Argonaut share quips about fashion, counterfeit money, steam, and a child’s view of a phenomenon in lighthearted fashion.
A struggling pastor explains to Deacon Scrimp that he must take a vacation to cure a persistent cough. The deacon jokes about why preachers suffer coughs, noting constant travel and dusty family Bibles.
A compact collection of quips and kitchen humor from a 19th century humor page. It pairs a tavern scene on martyrs and meals with a social exchange where a border and landlady discuss steak and nomenclature. The bits showcase humor through short exchanges and wry observations.
The text records a playful dialogue about a supposed elopement between Perdita Wepggie and Penelope with quips about a Georgia friend. A telegram from a father promises forgiveness if they do not return, while a separate line notes a performer being pushed off stage amid audience urging.
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