Booklet, "Niloak of the Ozarks"

 
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A Polish man moved to the USA and married an American girl. Although his English was far from p ...
Booklet, "Niloak of the Ozarks"
A Polish man moved to the USA and married an American girl. Although his English was far from p ...
A Polish man moved to the USA and married an American girl. Although his English was far from perfect, they got along very well until one day he rushed into a lawyer's office and asked him if he could arrange a divorce for him. The lawyer said that getting a divorce would depend on the circumstances and asked him the following questions: L: Have you any grounds? P: Yes, an acre and half and a nice little home. L: No, I mean what is the foundation of this case? P: It is made of concrete. L: I don't think you understand. Does either of you have a real grudge? P: No, we have carport, and not need one. L: I mean, what are your relations like? P: All my relations are still in Poland. L: Is there any infidelity in your marriage? P: We have a hi-fidelity stereo and a good DVD player. L: Does your wife beat you up? P: No, I am always up before her. L: Why do you want this divorce? P: She is going to kill me. L: What makes you think that? P: I got proof. L: What kind of proof? P: She is going to poison me. She buy a bottle at drugstore and put on shelf in bathroom. I can read English and it say: 'Polish Remover' "Niloak of the Ozarks" information booklet

Booklet, "Niloak of the Ozarks"

Object number1989.011.00
DateApril 14, 1916
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions5 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. (14.9 x 8.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionA booklet entitled "Niloak of the Ozarks", written by Allen Sawyer. The brown cover of the booklet features dark brown text stating "Niloak of the Ozark" and a drawing of hills, foliage, water, and a scalloped border. The back cover is incised with "The Niloak Pottery - Benton, Arkansas". The booklet consists of seven pages of brown text on white paper, containing information on the Niloak pottery tradition, it's relation to the Ozarks, as well as general manufacturing information.
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