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2 stories matching cataract
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:catarrh, charact, caraca, catalog, catalpa, cat
- The Battle for Cheaper Lights
Mayor Campbell's administration faced intense pushback from the city council while attempting to dismantle an electric lighting monopoly.
- The Unladylike Triumph of a Determined Angler
A fishing trip turns into a chaotic, close-quarters wrestling match when a persistent angler finally secures her catch in an unconventional way.