Pound Parties, 1877

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Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 8/14/2009 at 01:08:56

Ringgold Record
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa
April 19, 1877

PIG IN A POKE?

Something new under the sun has come out in the way of 'pound parties.' No money is taken at the door, but each one is required to bring a package that shall weigh not less than a pound, tied up so that its contents cannot be seen. At the close of the party, the packages are sold to the highest bidder. Of course, lots of fun results, as no one is allowed to examine his package until it is paid for, and the packages contain all sorts of articles.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, August of 2009