Pennsylvania 1885 - The "Wild Man" Looses a Week's Salary

By Trogluddite
December 1, 2025 in More Historical Newspaper Archives

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Posted December 1, 2025 (edited)

This story from The Philadelphia Times on January 18, 1885, is emblematic of the "wild man" who appeared in sideshows and "museums" in the 1800s.

Edited Saturday at 06:18 PM by Trogluddite
To improve chronology and/or formatting

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