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Poem
April 7, 1929
Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Humorous verse contrasts meticulous car purchasing with hasty wife selection, emphasizing women's uniqueness versus cars' standardization.
Clipping
OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
Plucked From the Plains
Why is it when I buy a car
Careful inquiry I must make.
How many cylinders there are
And if it's got a four-wheel brake.
And if the bearings are indeed
Quite strong for constant use,
How many miles I can proceed
Per gallon of the vital juice?
And yet, when I select a wife
None of these things do I require
Although I'm taking her for life
And each of us may quickly tire;
Why do I rush to make her mine?
The reason is not far to seek-
Cars are of standardized design,
While every woman is unique.
—Boston Transcript.
Why is it when I buy a car
Careful inquiry I must make.
How many cylinders there are
And if it's got a four-wheel brake.
And if the bearings are indeed
Quite strong for constant use,
How many miles I can proceed
Per gallon of the vital juice?
And yet, when I select a wife
None of these things do I require
Although I'm taking her for life
And each of us may quickly tire;
Why do I rush to make her mine?
The reason is not far to seek-
Cars are of standardized design,
While every woman is unique.
—Boston Transcript.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Epigram
What themes does it cover?
Satire Society
Marriage Celebration
What keywords are associated?
Marriage
Cars
Satire
Uniqueness
Standardization
What entities or persons were involved?
Boston Transcript
Poem Details
Title
Plucked From The Plains
Author
Boston Transcript
Subject
Comparison Of Buying A Car And Selecting A Wife
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Cars Are Of Standardized Design,
While Every Woman Is Unique.