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| 1892 | 1 |
1 story matching shirker
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:shirk, shier, shire, shirt, shaker, shiner
- The Political Shifting of Mr. Snively
An editorial critique of a legislator known for avoiding tough votes and ducking public responsibility.