Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-07-07
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A HOPELESS CASE. A Novel By Edgar Faw-
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lures of New York society, its portrayal of pecu
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We have received from j. X. Funk & Co. Vol
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SOCIALISM. Eighth volume of Boston Monday
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Miiiiin 4 Co This volume OF Mr. Cooks Boston
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The TRAGEDY OF THE UNEXPECTED, and Other
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The UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY, by W. D. How
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PRODUCES subjects of profounder interest. The
picture of the Shaker community Is an especially