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Coverage dated September 18, 2026 to September 20, 2026

America has history of falling for hucksters, their promises

Headline from The Columbian

NEW YORK — America: land of possibility. And also: land of suckers.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    America's long history of falling for hucksters and their outlandish promises (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    America is the land of possibility and the land of cockamamie schemes

  2. The Columbian

    America has history of falling for hucksters, their promises (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    NEW YORK — America: land of possibility. And also: land of suckers.

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