Amusing Extracts From a Very Funny Exchange
A collection of brief jokes and quips from various papers. Bits include a Detroit inquirer joking about an old man joining the Democrats, a Pittsburg chronicle sparking with a “new nervous disease” parody, a Washington Hat sketch about Mr Greatheart and Mr Piousboy, and other light items from Hartford and Indianapolis papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Old John White
Old John
Great Majority
John
Democrats
Pittsburg Chronicle
Washington
Greatheart
Piousboy
Mr. Greatheart
Howdy
Mr. Piousboy
Hartford Journal
Indianapolis
Newman Independent
Tlow
Newport
Cincinnati
RICE CHALK AND PEANUTS Humorous notes from Tarheelia and old North Carolina lore
A Raleigh Chronicle excerpt preserves quirky mortgage terms, odd local tales from Irdei and Iredell counties, and lighthearted snippets from North Carolina newspapers. It recounts a 1884 debt note, a squirrel around a tree debate, a distillery wedding, a onion and pin scare, a lawyer misdelivered letter, and boardinghouse fritters with too much cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
John Hando
Pitt
N. C
Jim Taker
Court House
Raleigh Chronicle
North Carolina
Irdei County
Statesville
Iredell
Marcus Scott
Landmark
Asheville
P. M
Ife
Virginia
Durham
Tariff and juries shape North Carolina politics
A compilation from several papers discusses tariff and jury perceptions, railroads versus common good, and the need for aligned state platforms. It praises Maj. Chas. M. Stedman as a worthy, honest candidate and urges support for him at the State Convention. Gilmer and Stedman are floated as strong ticket choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsbore Messenger
Chas. M. Stedman
Wilson
Gilmer
Stedman
Endorsing Better Legislature for North Carolina
An editorial from the Elizabeth City Falcon calls for a more capable and honest North Carolina General Assembly, urging lawmakers to focus on education and state needs rather than private bills. It laments skilled representation and praises real reform over tinkering with statutes, while noting potential bright minds among the populace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Berne Journal
North Carolina
Bellsville Times
Elizabeth City
Raleigh
Tadpole Creck
Goat Island
Edward Everitt
Alligator Swamp
PRI
Nestled Lenoir and the railway dream of progress
Nestled in Caldwell county North Carolina Lenoir a county seat near the Blue Ridge builds on a growing outlook as the Chester and Lenoir Narrow Gauge Railroad nears completion A proposed Pittsburgh to Charleston narrow gauge trunk line could link regional lines to tobacco markets and spur real estate and educational growth in Lenoir Blowing Rock and surrounding counties prepare for greater summer travel and new hotels while schools and a public library underscore the town’s intellectual atmosphere Local business and carp ponds expand as capital and enterprise flow from northern states seeking development opportunities
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The
Sentinel
Lesort
N. C
North Carolina
Lenoir
Caldwell County
Blue Ridge Chain of Mountains
Chester & Lenoir
Pittsburg Pa
Charleston
S. C
Chester and Lenoir
Patterson
Wilkesboro
Pittsburg
Winston
Pennsylvania
Decdes
Eavil
E. W. Faucette
Laura Healan
Davenport Female College
Emily Scroggs
Wilson’s Academy
Watauga
Ashe
Blue Ridge
Blowing Rock
Remarkable Anges Face Seen in Randolph County Window
Laurinburg Exchange reports a fifty year old Randolph county house window pane bears a clear image of J. F. Hamilton. The scene appeared February 10 and persisted after Bets, fading slowly yet still recognizable to observers. Hamilton confirms the story with his son and others present, deeming it truthful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurinburg
J. F. Hamilton
Randolph County
Halilton
J. F
Death dampers Irish campaign clash and royal news
The Irish party wrestles with Parnell and Davitt over campaign strategy while Davitt and Harrington clash on organization. Reports note the Duke of Albany’s death dampening social events in England and discuss court life and public scandals. Mary Anderson and Lord Coleridge rumors, a fraught hangman succession, and various North Carolina notes on education, officials, and industry round out the item.
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Parnell
Michael Davitt
Davitt
Timothy Harrington
Pyrton
Mr. Davitt
Duke of Albany
England
Europe
Labouchere
House of Lords
Canterbur
Mary Anderson
Lord Coleridge
The
Spectator
Miss Anderson
Canterbury
Bartholomew Binns
Lord Dalhousie
Fie
Olp Norri Syatve
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Moravian Falls Academy
McNeely
G. McNeely
Salisbury
Young House
Newton
Vanceyount
Prop’r
J. M. Robinson
Brown
Winston, Hh. C
Robert D. Johnston
Winston, N. C
Jebers
New York
Hay Horst
DR. V. 0. Thompson
North Side
Court House Square
Priess
Janity
W. S. Rempson
Ath Street
Wixstons, NX. C
Wilmington
Augusir
J. B. McKenney
Hicusosp
Cruthfield & McArthur
F. G. Cratchfield
N. v
Uleo
Twin City
Wawa Mournell, J. C. Nicholson & CO
Prop’rs
Zaunah
Tarheelia
Horace Greely
Charlotte Observer
Pitteboro
New England
Philadelphia Record
Cincinnatti
M. Halstead
the North Carolina Press
Charlotte Democrat
Fayetteville
Tarboro
Chicago
Goldsboro
Pham
Bentinel
Bakersville
Maj. Tappan
George Eliot
Parepa
Juliet
Adelaide Neilson
Princess of Wales
Paris
Sisters of Mercy
North Carolina Exposition
Press of
J. Montague
Church Bt
Danville, Va
E. M. Griffin
Esaaker
United States
Wright
I. W. Durham
G. A
D.it. King
Depot Sts
Winston, N.C
Chester & Leawir Tt
North Carolin
R. Beall
Je J. Bos
Raleigh “Organ
Ilton S
Littlefield
Cor
Faryetteville
Petoo
Crossroad
Tro Pond
Meum
Guilly Ehor
Miltons
North C
Nomins
N.C
Simon Suggs
Saul
Democratic Party
Thast
Ajax
Central
Lick Skillet
Mike Moriarity
Lerington Dispatch
Blodgett’s Roads
Possum Hollow
Ange
Dian
Old England
Irish Party
L. C. Tucker
Benj. F. Dixon
Cleveland County
Oxford
Mins Potter
Copper Union Art Institute
Peace Institute
Spencer Carlisle
Pantleton
Vance
Charlotte
W. M.€ Nan
Cabarras County
National Catholic
Washington City
Congress
North Carl
W. IL. Neave
Dodworth
Yale Land
Brighton Beach
Alb. Andrews
Henry W. Tuttle
Walesboro
University of Des Moines
Lowe
Charles M. Stocho
Patie
Ly Avernor
Robert BE. Lee
H. A. Lineback
Main Street
Salem
Main St
Salem, N
Salem Female Academy
Harkell & CO
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