Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-04-23

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The NEW AMERICAN CfCLcPKpIa, was completed
IN 1868 since which time the wide circulation which
il has attained in all parts OF the United States,
and the signal Developments which have taken
place in every branch of science, literature, and
art have induced the editors and publishers to
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