Fleas Are Back Biters and Duty Arrears Highlighted
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Wilson Mirror in Wilson, North Carolina
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1893
Page
4
Man Feels Offended by Being Taken In
A man expresses a sense of humiliation and anger after being deceived or betrayed. He voices frustration at the situation and contemplates his next steps.
Witty Adages From Varied Professions
A collection of aphorisms contrasts roles from butchers to astronomers and barbers to poultry farmers. It highlights quirks in behavior, commerce, and punctuality with brief, pointed observations. Each line links a profession or item to a proverb or characteristic, packing curious insights into everyday life.
Oldest Inhabitants Quip Amid Odd Reflections
A quirky column notes Vesuvius as the world’s oldest smoker, then muses on scratching for what one wants, salt fish heads, bleached mouse fashion, and the coming rattan. It jokes about pride in being called among the oldest inhabitants, contrasting men and women.
Rotary Motion Question Mocked by Drunken Man
A science exchange quotes a quip defining rotary motion as the experience of a drunken man lying on his back and gripping the sidewalk to avoid falling off. The remark playfully contrasts formal physics with a common dizziness moment.
Eggshell strength tested in slapstick tale
A humorous note compares eggshell strength to a failed feat when a man tries to balance six eggs in his pocket and slips on a banana peel, proving the superstition wrong through comic mishap.
Ireland's Home Rule Vision Reaches Global Awakening
A columnist extols Mr Gladstone's Ireland Home Rule speech as igniting a worldwide surge in support. The piece portrays Ireland as the Niobe of Nations poised to emerge from oppression into independence, predicting a democratic victory over privilege and a new era for Emmett and Grattan's homeland.
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