2010 May | TWEETS OF OLD - Part 2

Beware of red circus lemonade. NC1882

Beware of red circus lemonade. NC1882

The citizens of Omaha have placed barrels of water at street corners for the benefit of thirsty pedestrians. NE1882

The citizens of Omaha have placed barrels of water at street corners for the benefit of thirsty pedestrians. NE1882

Prof. A. E. Soloder, the christianized cannibal from the Fiji islands, delivered a lecture at the Baptist church today. NY1887

Prof. A. E. Soloder, the christianized cannibal from the Fiji islands, delivered a lecture at the Baptist church today. NY1887

A $5 reward is offered for the detection of the drunkard who vomited on the steps of the Baptist church during the services. NC1892

A $5 reward is offered for the detection of the drunkard who vomited on the steps of the Baptist church during the services. NC1892

As soon as the Johnny Cake begins to brown, baste it with a rag tied to a stick and dipped in melted butter. AL1872

As soon as the Johnny Cake begins to brown, baste it with a rag tied to a stick and dipped in melted butter. AL1872

J. W. Davis & Co. are giving away boxes of clear Havana cigars to their customers. KY1883

J. W. Davis & Co. are giving away boxes of clear Havana cigars to their customers. KY1883

This week Mr. Seymour wheeled to town on a bicycle and upon his shoulder perched his pet dove, greatly enjoying the ride. NY1904

This week Mr. Seymour wheeled to town on a bicycle and upon his shoulder perched his pet dove, greatly enjoying the ride. NY1904

Manager Walker of the Wolcott pickle factory reports good prospects for Wolcott in the direction of growing pickles.NY1902

re previous tweet: runaway = horse or span of horses pulling wagon/buggy, startled and running out of control. Very commonplace event.

re previous tweet: runaway = horse or span of horses pulling wagon/buggy, startled and running out of control. Very commonplace event.

A runaway with a buggy was stopped by the screen door at the bank yesterday.CO1900

A runaway with a buggy was stopped by the screen door at the bank yesterday.CO1900