The Perils of a Dandy in Snohomish
A South End man discovers that his wife's penchant for artistic interior decoration on his favorite pair of trousers has left him with more than just a fashion statement.
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When a South End man caught sight of his trousers, which his wife had just decorated with various water color ceramic designs, he thought he had the jingles, and the affair joined a red ribbon club.
“When a South End man caught sight of his trousers, which his wife had just decorated with various water color ceramic designs, he thought he had the jingles.”
While fashion trends in Snohomish have shifted from painted trousers to modern aesthetics, the domestic comedy of a partner altering clothes without consultation remains a timeless trope of local life. This vignette captures the dry, often biting humor found in the 'Current Bows' columns of the 1870s, serving as a reminder that small-town news was once as much about community gossip as it was about civic events.
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