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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1890
Page
6
A lyrical meditation on rain drenched world and Marguerite at the window. The speaker recalls colors seen through youth’s prism and laments dreams that fade as time passes, hoping loftier visions await beyond time’s glass. Poetic reflection attributed to Margaret H. Brisbane via Times Democrat.
An eighteen year old narrator and his brother, Chloride Jack, discover a rich pocket of gold in a mine led by the veteran foreman. Tensions rise as Mexicans threaten, a pursuit ensues, and Jack sacrifices the treasure to save the narrator. The gold is recovered later by Wells Fargo under proper custody.
A collage of gags and light humor from various columns and papers recounts witty exchanges, pranks, and social quips. Jokes about doctors offices, hens, engagements, dental pain, and ballroom mischief appear alongside captions about street manners and funny birds. The piece mixes brief cartoons and one-liners from multiple sources.
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