The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-26
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The Publishers of ScRIBSER's MONTHLY in
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DR.. HOLLAND, the Editor, will write the serial
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1t is entitled ARTHUR BONN1CASTLE, and
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in the November number.
There will be new story by SAKE HOLM,
THE ONE LEGGED DANCERS.
BRET HARTg, the best writer of short stories
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