Found this in the "Tidbits II" 1887 thru 1889 Mountain Grove, MO Thought I would share! ha! Dec 21, 1883 In the far West, a man advertises for a woman "to wash, iron and milk one or two cows." What does he want his cows washed and ironed for? Apr 25, 1884 Soap don't cost as much as diamonds, but lots of people don't seem to be able to afford both.