“I’m fat, fair, and plan on losing no weight. Am a No. 1 lady, well fixed with no encumbrance: am in business in city, but want a partner who lives in the West.” Matrimonial News Ad #245
“A girl who will love, honest, true and not sour; a nice little cooing dove, and willing to work in flour.” Matrimonial News Ad #292
“A few lady correspondents wanted by a bashful man of 36, of fair complexion, 5 feet 5 inches tall, weight 130 pounds. Would prefer a brunette of fair form about five feet, between 18 and 25 years of age. Object, improvement, and if suited, matrimony.” Matrimonial News Ad #282
“I am fond of fun, age 18, height 5 feet 5 inches, weight 140 pounds, have auburn hair, dark eyes; I want a gentleman correspondent, from 20 to 25. Object fun and perhaps matrimony if suited.” Matrimonial News Ad #225
“An intelligent young fellow of 22 years, 6 feet height, weight 170 pounds. Would like to correspond with a lady from 18 to 22. Will exchange photos; object, fun and amusement, and perhaps when acquainted, if suitable, marriage.” Matrimonial News Ad #287
“Two good looking men in a Missouri town, having money at their disposal would be pleased to correspond with two jolly young ladies. Object, a quality time and its results.” Matrimonial News Ad #268
“I move in the best society, am 28 years of age, weight 168 pounds, height 5 feet 8 inches, light complexion, heavy mustache, and would like to correspond with some young lady, object matrimony.” Matrimonial News Ad #252
“A lady, tall, young and handsome, wishes to marry and have a home of her own; she is amiable, and would make a bright and happy home for any man.” Matrimonial News Ad #173
“A lady, 22, tall, fair, and very handsome, with $500 a year, wishes to marry.” Matrimonial News Ad #169
“I am a widower 5 feet 7 inches, 35 years old, weight 150 pounds. I am merrily disposed and would like to make the acquaintance of some honorable lady 30 to 35 years, who would like to share a pleasant home, a kind companion, widow preferred.” Matrimonial News Ad #229
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