2009 September | TWEETS OF OLD - Part 2

One reason why the Attica Fair was not a success, observers say, was because no beer was sold on the ground. (NY1888)

One reason why the Attica Fair was not a success, observers say, was because no beer was sold on the ground. (NY1888)

An old lady, about 50 years old, was attacked by an infuriated steer and tossed into the gutter. MO1875

An old lady, about 50 years old, was attacked by an infuriated steer and tossed into the gutter. MO1875

Legislature enacts the "slobbering" bill, prohibiting spitting tobacco on floors, walls or carpets in public buildings. KS1903

Legislature enacts the “slobbering” bill, prohibiting spitting tobacco on floors, walls or carpets in public buildings. KS1903

Charlie Gunkel is finishing threshing flax. (ND1909)

Charlie Gunkel is finishing threshing flax. (ND1909)

Vagrant dogs are scarce in Dansville. A butcher in that town has manufactured a sixty-four foot sausage! (NY1875)

Vagrant dogs are scarce in Dansville. A butcher in that town has manufactured a sixty-four foot sausage! (NY1875)

Mr. Odell, the pole man, loaded a car of poles here this week.(TN1922)

Mr. Odell, the pole man, loaded a car of poles here this week.(TN1922)

Want to trade a lady’s bicycle, almost new, for a good milk cow. Wheel catalogued at $40.00. (TX1902)

Want to trade a lady’s bicycle, almost new, for a good milk cow. Wheel catalogued at $40.00. (TX1902)

Bartender Wade Porter mixes drinks with a revolver in each hand in case his former business partner bursts in for revenge. MO1909

Bartender Wade Porter mixes drinks with a revolver in each hand in case his former business partner bursts in for revenge. MO1909

The ash hopper and pig sty recently put up in front of John Jones’ residence adds greatly to the appearance of his property. TN1898

The ash hopper and pig sty recently put up in front of John Jones’ residence adds greatly to the appearance of his property. TN1898

Clyde Mowery was killed Wednesday in his office when he undertook to move the electric light bulb over the desk.(OH1912) @bre

Clyde Mowery was killed Wednesday in his office when he undertook to move the electric light bulb over the desk.(OH1912) @bre