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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 1 |
1 story matching whiffl
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:whiff, whif, whiffletre, whig, whim, whip
- The Mustard Plaster Misadventure
A traveler seeking relief from rheumatism accidentally treats the wrong man to a painful surprise.