Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-05-05
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American Education, by DR.. E. G. Haven,
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Glance at Heaven, by Rev. Robert ColIyer;
Noble IlIirois-poeWy-b NJ Josephine Bas-
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