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lave decided t. commence the first Of January, 1888,
entirely original Periodical under the above title.
IL ntended to combine the lighter characteristics
q popular magazine with the higher and graver
a4 les OF quarterly review, filling position hlth-
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nus obtained, there will be attempt secure sub
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| 'ici medium they wou d seel: for III communi-
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