In Indianapolis, E. Paul ("Teddy") Lewis, 21, onetime sailor and mechanic, distributed handbills bearing his picture, announcing "AMERICA'S BRIDEGROOM GIVEN AWAY FREE." During a cross-country vaudeville tour, E. Paul Lewis will offer free chances on himself to girls and women "between the ages of 16 and 50, of sound mind, good moral character and eligible to marry.'' At the end of a year he will draw his bride's name out of a hat, present her with himself and $5,000 which he hopes to earn on his tour. If he refuses to marry...
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