St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-01-23
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the same time wishing he would me-;
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prize. it robs the nartiug OF all senti.
ment to have e take place In The efasi;
and hurry Of departure. and sthis nsa.
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more lingering. If he issa mere &C,
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