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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 1 |
1 story matching gimlet
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:gimblet, gim
- The Failed Burglary at Probst's Saloon
A meticulous attempt to breach a saloon safe ended in frustration for thieves who spent hours boring holes into a door only to leave empty-handed.