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  • The next day I walked along the Ruby River, which, in the 1860s, was originally called the Stinking Water River by the miners.

    Miles to Go Richard Paul Evans 2011

  • The next day I walked along the Ruby River, which, in the 1860s, was originally called the Stinking Water River by the miners.

    Miles to Go Richard Paul Evans 2011

  • We headed toward a restaurant called The Stinking Rose, where I had made reservations after the hostess assured me they had high chairs.

    Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea Chelsea Handler 2008

  • There is a restaurant in LA called The Stinking Rose that is all about garlic and serves up a giant elephant garlic when you get seated.

    G.O.O.P. Mercedes 2007

  • Thirle had been standing in the mouth of the alley known as Stinking Lane, the alley where that dreadful Gate of darkness had opened through the Void.

    The Silicon Mage Hambly, Barbara 1988

  • It is most justly called the Stinking Beast, for its odour is so strong, that it may be pursued upon the track twenty-four hours after it has passed.

    History of Louisisana Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina: Containing -1775 Le Page du Pratz

  • We did not have any more trouble with Indians, not even seeing any until we got to what is known as Stinking Water or Alder creek, near where Virginia City, Mont., now stands.

    Thirty-One Years on the Plains and In the Mountains Drannan, William F 1899

  • We did not have any more trouble with Indians, not even seeing any until we got to what is known as Stinking Water or Alder creek, near where Virginia City, Mont., now stands.

    Thirty-One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains, Or, the Last Voice from the Plains William F. Drannan 1872

  • Grey Bull called Stinking River coming from the S.W. This days travel was made between parrallel ridges of broken lime and sand rock some of it appeared cabined and much like fine caked salt.

    N. Wyeth's Journal - First Expedition 1832

  • And some marigolds, especially a variety called Stinking Roger, repel flies, except that the flies are the kind that bother cows and other domestic animals, not plants.

    The Seattle Times 2010

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