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June 8, 2012

Omaha World Herald December 27 1913

The advert that Lyn Kelly placed in the Omaha World-Herald. One respondent received a "lascivious" multi-page reply which told her she would be required to type in the nude.



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  1. Linda says:

    “The Ax Murderer Who Got Away” My dad has had a stroke and I think he would like to listen to stories like this, (something interesting and non fiction). Is there a way to get this story on his kendle or ipad?
    Thank you,
    Linda

    • Mike Dash says:

      Unfortunately that’s not something the Smithsonian offers at present, Linda. We’d be delighted to hear someone is able to read it aloud to him, though. And we wish him well with his recovery.

  2. Pam says:

    The iPad can speak for your dad. Go to settings, accessibility. Check the iPad guide too.

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