1901: WANTED: A WIFE

"WANTED. A WIFE --A young gentleman of Canyon City desires a wife, she must be kind, affectionate, gentle, obedient and a good cook, first class patcher and darner, must have some money, not necessarily a beauty as the advertiser is handsome enough for both, she must not be over six feet high or weigh more than 150 pounds, not particular as to color of hair or eyes, provided eyes are straight and hair is not red, must be under twenty years of age. References and photos exchanged. Address, STEPHEN HOWARDSON, Care The Stayer."

- The Stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.), Thursday, December 12, 1901