Local Items From Kern County Notes Curious Maricopa Mentions
Late bulletins from Kern County California mention Mrs Jacob Gilch hanging by knees from a chandelier for three days and four nights and today attempting to drink milk. Jacob Gilch reports his wife sprained an ankle leaping from chandelier to piano. A separate filing shows Jacob Gilch seeking state permission to sell fifty thousand dollar stake in a proposed stir factory.
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Medieval pedestrian protector found on Catalina Beach
Curators from the Southwest Museum puzzled by a medieval pedestrian protector unearthed on Catalina Beach. Plans consider stuffing it for display in a local history museum. The quirky clipping also references fringe humor and a contest, with marching diversions and theatrical allusions.
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Catalina
Playing It Safe News Item
During the battle at Johnsons home a stray bullet struck Bibs Hicks, killing him. Doctors say he had little chance of recovery.
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Adam Scofflaw's Journal and a Cold at Home
The narrator, Adam Scofflaw, laments his wife’s hoarse voice and struggles with illness. He visits the printery and later, by telephone, seeks approval to dine and attend a play with his dove. No reply comes, only a rasp, so he stays in town, eats, and returns after midnight. The page closes with a line about famous last words.
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