Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1872-02-08

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lead in periodical literature. Several startling
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secured. and no pecuniary outlay will be spared
in employing leadng talent. A ncw serial. the
first of brilliant array of story attractions for
1872, will tc commenced Immediately. Every
issue will also contain from six 10 ten original
completed stories and sketches by the most Ia
Tented writers tina, money San employ. The
Weekly Table-Talk'' will each " eek present from
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