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1 story matching melvin
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:melvill, mervin, mel, methvin, mein, melcomin
- The Bold Navigator and the Tatoosh Island Light-Keeper
A maritime dispute over a salvaged anchor reveals the shady side-hustles of a government lighthouse official.