Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-01-03

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OF Mary A. Larhbury'. exquisitely drawn
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Bates POEM of The Little Mother Then.
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Kitty. Happy Thought" by Els FArmsn.
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The Jolly Christmas OF Seyen's' illustrated by
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large print. about Plum Santa Clsus, and
Charlie. stuart Pratt shout What Bob Saw ~
Gw.mps,, where. A. shown In six pictures,
Bob peeps into some very odd mirrors.
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