Humour – Page 12 – Barrowsgate

Permin’, Plain an Fancy

Dec 1, 1938

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Mistress Barrowsgate goes out in the rain and her “perm” is ruined. Barrowsgate tries to help but only makes things worse.

A Perm an’ a Price

Nov 24, 1938

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Mistress Barrowsgate announces that she is getting a “perm” and Barrowsgate has no idea what she is talking about – but has to foot a hefty bill for it anyway.

The Great Kippertoon Catch

Nov 10, 1938

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

In an otherwise unreported news item, Barrowsgate reads in his local paper that Peter and Jeck managed to catch the Loch Ness Monster.

Mistaen Identity

Nov 3, 1938

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Peter Birley is upset because of rude remarks about his appearance, and Barrowsgate sympathises.

The Cheenge o’ Time

Oct 27, 1938

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

The clocks go back at the end of October but Peter Birley forgets to change his watch.

Various Accounts

Oct 20, 1938

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate is in trouble again – from his wife, for telling everybody about her harvest mishap – and from Jeems, who demands compensation for his bicycle accident for which he blames Barrowsgate.