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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1878 | 1 |
1 story matching foolish
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:fool, polish, abolish, fogyish, foo, demolish
- The Unintended Leap in Snohomish
A local restaurant owner’s attempt to mimic the athletic feats of his neighbors ends in a public, pants-splitting embarrassment.
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- The 'Smart' Grift: A Frontier Romance Scammer
A Chinese laborer attempts to use the legal system to recover money lost to a romantic swindler who promised marriage but disappeared with his cash.