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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 1 |
1 story matching merriest
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:merrier, merri, merest, merril, merriam, merrick
- The Last Stake: A Gambler's Ruin at a Seattle Card Table
A cautionary tale of a high-rolling stranger, a priceless gem, and the silent, unblinking eye of the house lookout.
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- A Night Scuffle at the Fremont Milling Company
A machinist was caught red-handed by a vigilant watchman while attempting to loot the mill of its industrial steel.