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| 1861 | 1 |
1 story matching lore
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:lorel, loren, lorenz, lorentz, lorenzo, lora
- The Great Butter Hoax of 1859
A classic tall tale of rancid butter, two tipsy pioneers, and an elaborate prank on a local tavern keeper in Olympia.