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the public ledger (maysville, ky.) 1913-1968 — little people

Date of account: Newspaper page published 1921-05-31
Location: maysville, kentucky, united states
Source: Chronicling America paranormal and anomalous-report excerpts
Reference: the public ledger (maysville, ky.) 1913-1968 · 1921-05-31 · page 1
Rights: public_domain
Language: English OCR
Record updated: 2026-08-24

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A 1921-05-31 newspaper page contains wording relevant to “little people”. This is historical reporting or commentary preserved by the Library of Congress; it is not treated as verification that the described event occurred.

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... from Flor ida.. These wonderful little people travel in a big blue truck, have ,had some hard roads to travel. The little people are Just 11 Inches smaller than the late Gen. Tom Thumb was. They worn first broneht to the United States b ythe Government for the St. Louis exposition and were given medals of honor by the Government. The little people dance and entertain; a remark' able exhibition In conjunction with the moving pictures. Usual price for children. 11. aenta Adults .25 cents Tuesday and Wednesday nights. !U-2t MR. A. M. JANUARY BECOMES CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY CLERK v n Jp fill- ffiihMlHHl 44 LOST BUNCH OF KEYS. Lost Bnnch of keys, either on ...

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