A showman in the state of Maine wanted to exhibit an Egyptian mummy, and attended at the court-house to obtain permission. “ What is it you want to show ?” enquired the judge. “An Egyptian mummy, nio.c than 3,()00 years old.” said the showman. “Three thousand years old!’ -exclaimed the judge, lumping to his feet ; “ aud is the critter alive . '
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Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 146, 28 March 1872, Page 3
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58Untitled Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 146, 28 March 1872, Page 3
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