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1 story matching despair
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:despain, despatch, desir, desper, despic, despis
- The Victorian Quest for the Century Mark
In 1878, Seattleites were offered advice on reaching age 100 through 'tranquility of mind' and the avoidance of potato starch—a stark reminder of the era's medical optimism.