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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
7
A satirical sketch recounts Dick Haskins in Thomasville as a village oddball. From a brutal childhood mishap to failed schooling and odd jobs he becomes bell ringer and night watchman before a kerosene fire destroys the grain elevator. The piece ends amid further misadventures.
A tall tale recounts Dick, a simple man with limited schooling, who tries several odd jobs in Thomasville. He begins as an errand boy, loses trust due to prying, tries a blacksmith shop post, and finally earns the nickname of a stubborn, unfortunate character amid townsfolk.
A man known as Dick moves through several low paid roles from village livery stable clerk to first assistant in a butcher shop. He is fired for forgetfulness and poor pricing, then becomes keeper of the Pike Toll Gate. He faces ridicule for mercenary motives and erratic behavior. Mori River lock has a key.
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