The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-03-27

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positior 70 prtjt'hce the Peopie sgtin~r
me- nevertheless beljevihg thSe the
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million dollars bv the settlement {
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support ~ the people who hsd so kong
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shertnbon Hhised with the sther