From 1898...
"This morning she was very stiff and sore. The outcome of the matter is not regarded with enthusiasm. Mrs. ____ is 73 years old and exceedingly stout, weighing about 250 pounds."
The accident is not amusing, but the newspaper description, well, that is another matter. I love the 'not regarded with enthusiasm' statement. I'm not so sure I like the inclusion of her weight! That would be distressing on top of the pain of the accident.
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