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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1888
Page
2
A collage of humorous vignettes and social curiosities from rival papers. A Boston censorious quip about language, gossip and economy, with interleaved scenes of petty finances and misers versus helpers. The bits include a tramp asking for aid, a frugal dinner talk, a gossip club idea, a humor about a strict landlord, a pistol duel scene, polite requests from a child, and a valet’s fate after a money misplacement.
A collage of light newspaper humor and comic exchanges from early 20th century papers includes springtime observations with marbles and fashion, jokes about marital friction and etiquette, witty one liners, and brief cartoons. Notable quips reference politics, baseball, and editor culture, with snippets from Minneapolis Tribune Boston Courier Boston Transcript and others.
A St Paul Globe recounts a winter tale near Fort Clark where 75 Assinibines tricked Sioux by using an ice hole as a feigned path to safety. The ruse culminates with the Assinibines leaping into the frigid water while the Sioux misread the danger, concluding the feint as a successful deception.
Thomas Davis, released five days earlier from a seven year term for robbing a wealthy citizen, returned to Litchfield to confront Constable Waldrop. He asked to see Waldrop, declared his vow to kill him, and fired three times, killing Waldrop instantly before fleeing with a posse in pursuit.
A Montana road agents era tale recounts a traveler who hides $1000 for a passenger. When four masked robbers seize the coach, the woman quietly returns the purse and ends up transferring the friend's $1000 to her husband. The host later reveals her ruse and thanks her for saving the larger sum.
Quantities of bears bones and seven well preserved skulls were discovered recently in a cave at Rubeland in the Hartz.
A collection of advertisements claims Mr Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets cure pimples eruptions and restore appetite while purging the system. Also promotion for a consumption cure by T A Slocum M C and a German electrical watch venture. Final item promotes Dr Isaac Thompson Eye-Water for sore eyes at 25 cents.
A remark "Blessed are the piece-makers" followed an incident where the pitcher was broken, signaling a notable on-site moment. The quote highlights the unconventional claim and the act surrounding the breakage, suggesting a humorous or defiant tone.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It urges mothers to use the remedy to strengthen weaknesses in their systems and ensure their children are untainted, claiming the product is stocked and reliable, though it uses antiquated, persuasive language.
An advertisement claims Kemp's Balsam offers a great surprise for throat and lung relief and urges readers to try a sample. It touts universal efficacy and lists druggists selling the remedy at sample and dollar prices.
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