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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1893
Page
4
An advertisement from Hickory Grove Georgia seeks a 19 year old Indiana man, pleasing countenance and varied accomplishments to run a household and accompany him socially. The piece, printed as a mock job description, frames a wife role with theater visits and sewing duties.
A stitched set of overheard exchanges and quips from multiple papers. Snatches include a hypothetical fire response between George and a woman, a joke about a tobacco smell and a lead actor demanding a contract, a wholesale merchant offering a boy a chance with deferred pay, and a mother skeptical about a baby’s head size.
A snippet shows Joones introducing himself to Miss Mollie with comic interruptions. The dialogue features Mr. Whial, Servant, and mentions a marked change in Mrs. Benedict after marriage, plus a German sign painter losing his job for painting signs about keeping grass off.
Indianapolis Journal notes Watts argues politeness always helps, while Potts contends politeness may or may not pay but is a great aid in securing credit. The exchange highlights differing views on social conduct and its practical benefits.
An old railroad advertisement invites travelers going east to choose Rio Grande Western Railway for speed safety and comfort. It touts three routes and world class scenery, urging readers to send 25 cents to J H Bennett in Salt Lake City for a copy of the illustrated book Utah a Peep Into the Mountain Walled Treasury of the Gods.
A fragment from Clothier and Furnisher notes a pair of slippers gifted for a cherished home life. The lines express affection and worn wear, mentioning Aberan as a worn garment or item, reflecting a domestic scene and craft praise.
Hon Daniel F Beatty of Washington New Jersey built a vast piano and organ business from penniless plow boy origins. Since 1870 he has sold nearly 100000 Beatty's Pianos and Organs and plans to sell 200000 more over the next decade, valuing the enterprise at about 20 million dollars. The ad urges readers to consider Beatty's instruments.
A fragmentary exchange shows a student asking why another should sit, claiming he taught arithmetic and could not sit due to his claim of making a million. Names Mike Share Pat health appear in dialogue with a joking tone and a line about being well.
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