Comedian James Fritz joins the hosts to discuss vintage house mishaps, legal absurdities in 1890 Memphis, marble figure heists, encounters with ghostly figures, historical anecdotes, and comical riding mishaps. The episode blends humor, historical quirks, and playful banter for an entertaining listen.
A boy lost his $30 straw hat during a battle, leading to ongoing dismay and potential pension claim.
A 14-year-old threatened to behead his sister, resulting in a deep cut from his mother's intervention.
Historical incidents of lost $30 straw hats during the Civil War trigger claims for government damages.
Deep dives
Boy Seized $30 Straw Hat During Federal Battle
During the war, a boy, while running an errand, found himself in the midst of a battle, mounted a horse, fled home, sustaining a $30 straw hat loss amid the choas.
Mother Strikes Son for Attempting Attacks
A 14-year-old boy named Bud Jackson threatened to behead his little sister with a hatchet. His mother intervened by hitting him with a glass bottle, causing a deep cut. Subsequently, mad at his mother, he vowed to kill her.
Desperate Search for Missing $30 Straw Hat
A man recalls losing his $30 straw hat during the war 26 years ago, resulting in ongoing dismay. The last hope is to file a pension claim for damages against the government as a result of the hat's disappearance.
Elusive Expedition to Recover Brother's Hat
A woman seeks damages against the government to file a pension claim for her brother, who lost his $30 straw hat during a battle when he was just 13 years old. The hat was never recovered, causing immense distress.
An Unsettling Encounter in Cleveland
A 13-year-old boy during the Civil War lost his $30 straw hat, never found, in Cleveland during an encounter with federal soldiers, setting the stage for an application for a pension or damages against the government.