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A man who claims he is obsessed with doorknobs was sentenced to three years in prison for a burglary spree in which dozens of doorknobs were taken from construction sites, along with tools and other materials. The thief told police he took the other items to disguise his addiction, “so that it would look like a typical burglary rather than someone just stealing doorknobs.” In addition to the prison term, the pilferer was ordered to pay restitution. The crimes occurred in December, 2004, in Wisconsin, and were reported by the Associated Press.<\/p>\n

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Cover of book about antique doorknobs<\/p><\/div>\n

Gene Anderson, who founded Anderson Lock fifty years ago, has a small collection of books about locks. One is a paperback, titled “The Antique Doorknob.” \u00a0It was written in 1976 by Maud Eastwood, who collected and researched doorknobs. Maud introduces her book with a sentimental poem, which doesn’t qualify for my<\/em> collection of excerpts of “Locks in Literature” but it does set a properly nostalgic tone for the antique doorknobs.<\/p>\n

The Knob on the Door<\/strong>
\nOnly one house was home to me
\nOnly one house was home
\nThe door of the house spoke “Welcome”
\nThe knob on the door said “Home.”<\/p>\n

Only one love was alive to me
\nOnly one love was alive
\nAlthough I have had many a love
\nOnly your love was alive.<\/p>\n

Only one memory dear to me
\nOnly one memory dear
\nWhen I turned the knob and found you home
\nThis is my memory, Dear!
\n–Anonymous<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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