

1 - The Past Times w/ Karen Kilgariff
Nov 3, 2022
Karen Kilgariff, a comedic powerhouse in the podcasting scene, joins the hosts for a hilarious exploration of historical newspapers. They dive into the whimsical stories of Cloverdale's quirks, bizarre 1880s ads, and outlandish inventions like sound transmission through teeth. The trio critiques absurd journalism from the past, reflects on peculiar narratives, and shares laughable anecdotes about outdated societal norms. Their light-hearted banter brings the oddities of history to life in a delightful and entertaining way.
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Deer Incident
- F.W. Young, an insurance agent, encountered deer near Skaggs Springs.
- He captured a young doe, which unfortunately died soon after.
Word Errors
- The newspaper criticizes other papers' overuse of the word "citizen".
- It suggests "person", "man", or "bystander" as better alternatives.
Children in the Park
- An anonymous writer observes children and their mothers in the park.
- The writer judges mothers based on their children's attire and appearance.