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3 stories matching despair

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:despain, despatch, desir, desper, despic, despis

  1. The Town's Bachelor Problem

    An editorial tongue-lashing for four local men who chose independent living over marriage.

    Mar 9, 1898Adams County NewsRitzville, Adams CountyStrange But True

  2. A Centennial Benefactor

    A local church society, struggling under the weight of debt, receives a surprise donation from a 101-year-old woman in Massachusetts.

    Feb 16, 1898Adams County NewsRitzville, Adams CountyStrange But True

  3. The Town Rallies for a Destitute Family

    After surviving three years of crop failure, horse deaths, and injury, a family arriving in Paha receives an outpouring of community support.

    Feb 2, 1898Adams County NewsRitzville, Adams County

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