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1 story matching comprehend
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:comprehens, comprehendeth, miscomprehend, compress, incomprehens, apprehend
- The Deaf Dodge
A local drunkard tries to outsmart a judge by faking deafness, only to be tripped up by the prospect of a free drink.