Cartoons, Conscientious Charles, A Story of the Census

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Cartoons, Conscientious Charles, A Story of the Census

Cartoons, Conscientious Charles, A Story of the Census - trying to complete the census form accurately, he tries to discover his mother-in-law's true age Date: 1891

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1891 Census Conscientious Detective Dilemma Journal Judy Maid Private Serio Comic

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"In the heart of late Victorian London, a man named Charles found himself in a serious comic predicament while completing the 1891 census form. With a furrowed brow and a quill pen in hand, Conscientious Charles sat at a high-backed chair, surrounded by his wife Judy, their baby, and his mother-in-law. The elderly woman, perched on a low chair, looked both amused and annoyed as Charles scrutinized her face, trying to determine her true age. The census, a mandatory count of every person in the United Kingdom, was a significant event in the 1890s. The forms required precise information, including age, occupation, and relationship to the head of the household. Charles, a man of integrity, was determined to complete the form accurately. But the task proved more challenging than he anticipated, especially when it came to estimating his mother-in-law's age. As the family bickered and joked, Charles grew increasingly frustrated. He considered hiring a private detective to uncover the truth, but the cost seemed prohibitive. In a moment of inspiration, he turned to his wife for help. Judy, with a mischievous grin, suggested they ask the maid, who had been with the family for decades. The maid, a reliable and trusted member of the household, revealed the mother-in-law's age, much to Charles' relief. The family erupted in laughter, and Charles breathed a sigh of relief, grateful for the accurate information and the solution to his census dilemma." This charming and humorous cartoon by Terry Parker, titled "Cartoons, Conscientious Charles, A Story of the Census," captures the spirit of the late Victorian era and the importance of accuracy in the census. The image is a delightful reminder of the everyday challenges and amusements of life in the 1890s.

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