Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-27

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The NEW AMERICAN CYCLOPEDIA, was completed
IN 1853 since which time the wide circulation when
it has attained in all parts of the United states,
| and the signal developments which nave taken
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