05 April 2013

Interesting Way To Phrase It In the 1880 Census

Census takers amuse me with their occasional "take" on instructions. 

Readers who are familiar with the pre-printed headings on the 1880 census will hopefully realize why the two items that are marked in green are someone ironic. 



I'll let those who are inclined post comments and later I'll post the answer if no one figures it out.