Rensselaer Republican, Volume 15, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 April 1883 — The Gushing Girl. [ARTICLE]

The Gushing Girl.

Gushing girls are numerous. They are found at every turn. Their characteristics are so marked that they can not be mistaken. They go into eustacies over the most trifling matters; a very commonplace potato is declared to be “magnificent,” nicely baked waffles are “elegant,” ginger pop is “superb,” and so on, till they exhaust their stock of adjectives. These girls are also remarkable for the manner in which they slobber and gush over each other; one kiss and embrace are insufficient as is proved by the fact that they are perpetually hugging, and caressing somebody. That such girls are a nuisance, everyone must admit; their affection is abominable, and their silly slobbering equally unpleasant A certain clans of men like their society, because they can have greater freedom with them than with girls who respect themselves and their surroundings. The gushing girl rarely amounts to anything; no fellow of true spirit cares to marry her, and few persons feel complimented by being numbered among her acquaintances.

During the past three years ivory has risen at least 100 per cent, in value, and pearl, whmli is also largely used in hefting cutler, ho A other goods, has advanced very materially in the same period.