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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 2 |
2 stories matching half
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:hal, halford, halfway, hale, hali, hall
- The Mosquito Strike
A local builder halts construction on his new home, citing labor costs against a fierce infestation of pests.
- Small-Town Rumors and a Wife's Escort
A scandalous rumor involving the alleged abduction of a local farmer's wife turns out to be a misunderstanding of medical logistics.