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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 1 |
1 story matching knicker
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:knick, knickerbock, kicker, knocker, snicker, bicker
- The Feminist Turkey of White Bluffs
A local farmer reports that his turkey gobbler has begun nesting, prompting tongue-in-cheek commentary on the changing gender roles of the 1920s.
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- The Town's Elite Take Up Knee-Breeches
A satirical poem mocks Aberdeen's socialites for adopting the latest high-fashion trend.