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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1894 | 1 |
1 story matching washerman
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:washerwoman, washer, washermen, sherman, waterman, washe
- The Case of the Beachcomber's Shoes
A pair of old shoes found on the beach, stenciled with a name, failed to convince a federal judge that a local cook was an illegal immigrant.