7. This Week's Stories and Requests for Help We try to post stories and   
   comments from our readers each week. Send your story to newsletter@tias.com.   
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   Here's another "haunted" story from Sheila A:   
      
   I collect inkwells, and purchase quite a few from on-line vendors.  This   
   particular purchase was crystal, with a silver rim.  I looked at the photos   
   closely, and there was no engraving apparent on the rim in the listing.  I was   
   the only bidder, and got the inkwell for a song.   
      
   When the item arrived, I was astonished CÇô the rim was engraved   
   CÇ£With Love from GeorgeCÇØ.  George, my former husband, had died   
   some months earlier.  Although we had not been married in years, we had   
   patched up our differences, and remained best friends until his untimely   
   death.  During our marriage, and afterward, he would surprise me with things   
   he thought would please me -- but I never expected he would continue to do so   
   after his death!   
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   Steven M sent in this picture and wants to know if anyone can help ID this   
   tool (what it is and what it was used for):   
      
   "I picked up several vintage tools today at an auction. I am forwarding a   
   photo of an unusual old brace hoping you can tell me what it is & its use.    
   Any information would be greatly appreciated.  I could not find any markings   
   and it is such a strange item with so many different lengths.  It has offset   
   gears in the middle which is quite different.  I thought maybe the photo might   
   help."   
      
   You can view the picture here:   
   http://bit.ly/2dmmEB8   
      
   Can you help Steven?   
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