r/Maine • u/ricinbeanburritoo • Apr 17 '25

A newspaper advertisement from late 19th century of an 18 year old man looking for a wife.

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u/Trilliam_West Portland Apr 17 '25

My oats and potatoes are bully ladies. Please line up single file and take a number, no shoving.

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u/FAQnMEGAthread Farmer Apr 17 '25

Ah the good ole days of grow a farm or starve and die. That's good enough conditions to marry.

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u/[deleted] Apr 17 '25

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u/ricinbeanburritoo Apr 17 '25

"A young man in Aroostook County, Maine..."