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Middletown transcript., 1898-01-01
New Years In Russia.

New Years customs in Russia are
interesting. In tae morning the
princes of the imperial family, person.
age of the court, functionaries of the
capital, and servants of the palace come
in regular order, TO present their ho-
mage and good wishes to the emperor,
who kisses all the members Of bis FAM
lily and all the high officials three times,
according to the Russian fashion.
On Easter Sunday the emperor is
obliged by custom to kiss In the same
u amer every individual he meets,
even the lowest of his subjects, the
most miserable of beggars. This kiss
is intended to call the Russians atten-
tion to the fact that they are all
brothers n.the Orthodox religion.
But on New Years day the emperor
gives his fraternal kiss, as we have
said, to his family and high function
aries, in his service only, and the peo-
pie in the streets kiss each other,
whether they are acquainted with each
other or not. The favored ones who
have been kissed by the car are per-
mitted to kiss the hand Of the empress.
The ceremony of hand kissing was sup
pressed for time. but it was re-estab.
lished few years ago under the reign
of Alexander III.
The festivities co mmence on the 21si
Of December, and are ended on the 0th
Of January. During these Two weeks
the young people gather to gether q
|16lRE games and to dance. On NsH
- breakfast, dinner and
!. glasses drink the
emperor and offer good
% each other.
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THE WORD JANUARY.
"Tis he! The two fac'd Janus
comes in viawp,

'Tis he! The two fac'd Janus
comes in viewln
According to mythology, Janus was
the god Of gates and avenues and in
that character held key in his right
hand and rod in his left to symbolic
his opening and ruling the year; some
times he bore the number 300 in one
hand and 55 in the other, the number
of its days in the ancient lunar years.
At other times he was represented by
four heads and placed in a temple OF
four equal sides with a door and three
windows in each side, as emblt ms OF
the four seasons and the 12 months
over which he presided.
Verstegan states that the Saxons
called this period wolf monat, or wolf
month, because the wolves of ancient
forests, impelled by hunger during the
season, were won't to- prowl about hu-
man habitations and attack man him
self, the inferior animals on whom
they usually preyed having retired or
perished from the inclemency of the
weather. 1t is an established fact that
expanded civilization has moderated
the rigors of winter.
The Saxons, in more poetical sense
called it Gull Aftera or Aefter Yula,
signifying "after Christmas" In
Illuminated calendars prefxed to mis-
sails or service books January was fire.
quently depicted as man with fagots
or a woodman's ak, shivering and
blowing breath ugon his fingers. Spen-
ser, in his "Faerie Queene," thus de-
scribes the popular illustration:
Then came old January, wrappe well
| In many weeds to keep the cold away,
| Yet did he quake and quiver, like to quell,
And blow his nayles to warm them, ifhe may,
For they were numb'd with holding all The
day
An hatchet keene with which he felpd wood
And from the trees did lop the needless spray.
The gentle, loving Charles Lamb in
quiet differention thus begins one ex-
cellent paper: "Every man hath two
birthdays; two days. at least, in every
year which set him upon revolving the
lapse of Time as it affects his mortal du-
ration. The one is that which, in an
especial manner, he termeth his. In
the gradual desuetude of old obser-
vances, this of solemnizing our proper
birteday hath nearly passed away or is
left to- children who reflect nothing at
all about the matter nor understand
anything beyond the cake and orange.
But the birth of new year is of an
interest too wide to be permitted by
king or cobbler. No one ever regarded
the 1st of January with Indifference.
It is that from which all date their
time and count upon what is left. 1t
is the nativity of our common Adam. "
ALBERT P. SoUTHwICK.
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HOW THE JAPs PROPOSE,

HOW THE JAPS PROPOSE.
A remarkable custom in connection
with window-gardening exists in some
districts of Japan. In houses wherein
reside one or more daughters of mar,
riageable AEGEAN empty flower-pot, of
an ornamental character, is encircled
by ring, and suspended from the win
dow or veranda by three light chains.
The Juliets of Japan are, Of course,
as attractive to the Romeos as those of
other lands. But instead of seTenades
by moonlight, and other delicate ways
of making an impression, il is etiquette
for the Japanese lover to approach the
dwelling of his lady bearing some
choice plant in his hand, which he
boldly, but, let US hope reverently, pro-
ceeds to plant in the empty vase This
takes place at time when he is fully
assured that both mother and daughter
are at home. neither of whom, of course,
is at all conscious that the young
man is taking such liberty with
the fower-pot outside their window.
This act of placing pretty plant in
the empty fiower-pot is equivlent to a
formal proposal TO the young lady who
dwells within.
The youthful gardener, having set
tied his plant to his mind, retires, aud
the lady is free TO act as she pleases.
If he is the right man, she takes every
care of his gift, waters it, and tends iG
carefully with her own hands, that all
the world may see the donor is accepted
as suitor. But if he is not a favoiite.
or if stern parents object, the poor plant
is torn from the vase, and the next
morning lies limp and withered on the
veranda or on the path below.
THE ETIQUETTE OF THE BOW.
In America the lady always Rows to
the gentleman, thus indicating that it
is her wish to recognize him; in other
countries, France, for instance, the
gentleman bows first, it being consid-
sred deeper mark of respect.
According to the general code OF eti-
quette, any one who has been intro
duced to you, or any one to whom you
have been introduced, Is entitled to a
bow, which should be accorded prompt
", as soon as the eyes meet, whether on
the street or in room. II you know per-
sons slightly, the recognition is slight
If friends are met the bow is more or
less cordial. according to the degree OF
intimacy; the salutations Of tradespeo
pie and servants are always returned
Always givea straight honest glance
into the eyes Of the person you wish to
greet.
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will never attain to the highest type Of
manhood and womanhood. Duty is
only valuable as it leads to something
higher.
A man AID women went forth into
the world, and both were of noble birth.
And the mans arms were strong and
held his spirit.
81 know my work." said the man
81 will do my duty. Whatever is re-
quired of me, in right, that will do.
According to my strength will labor. "
And he made highways in the world
because it was his duty, and walked
therein, and called to others to follow
after him. And they came rejoicing
in the path, but they lost sight of the
pathfinder.
And he succored the weak, because
it was his duty, and lifted them up and
set them upon their feet, and they went
forward and found the way pleasant.
All that the law required, that did
be, and the world was better and hap
pier because he lived.
When he died, as all men die his fell
lows said:
she was just man, and law-abid-
ing. Werespect his memory, and will
tell it to our children"
But before the grass had grown
green above his grave, his memory had
grown dim and the way he had made
was weed grown, and men disputed
much concerning it.
The woman who went forth into the
world with him was frail. And she
said: "What can 1 do2 Surely there
must be way through this wilderness,
but who am that it should be revealed
to me!n
The law was not shown to her, or il
it was, she understood it not. But heI
heart was moved within her. and when
she found the weak suffering-even as
she suffered-she bound up theil
wounds and anointed them, and kissed
them upon the forehead. And shs
smiled on all she met, and whispered
in hope, 'There is way" so thai
many who despaired and lay down tC
die, arose and went forward. And bel
smile showed them the way, that sht
herself knew not she saw.
But all the while she went forward
and took many with her.
When the years had gone by, the wo
man too, died, and was laid beside thu
man. And all the people said:
s.She told US there was way, an(
went with US in it,"
And the people wept, and withou
knowing what they d, told their chill
dren over and over again, for genera
tions and generations, what the wo-
man had said, and followed the wa.
her smile had shown them.
And the womans name was Love-
womankind.
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THE NEW YEAR.

Make it glad one, thou dear LORD,
To whom the years belongi
Make it a happy year, all crowned
With love and praise and song.
Fill it, yea, let it overflow
With loving gifts from thef,
And best of all, dear patient Lord,
A grateful heart would bel
A heart to thank thee for the gift
Of each new year of life,
A heart to trust the hand which sends
Each joy or. care or strife,
A heart to pray land to believe
That thou dost answer prayer),
A hes rt to hope, heart to love,
A heart to keep and share!
o tender Christ, bless thou this year!
Bless thou its dawn, and bless
Its noontide and its evening, Lord.
And let each heart confess,
As days Ind weeks and months go by
To help the yea grow old,
That of thy glory, King of Kings.
The half not yet is told!
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The Florida Limited.

Three entire new trains for Southern Rail
ways Florida Service. The Southern Rail-
way will inaugur ate its Florida Limited on
january 18th. 1898. The three trains built
for this service are the finest that have ever
been turned out by the Pullman Company.
This seasons schedule will be the fastest
and most convenient ever operated between
Eastern cities and the resorts Of the South.
The Florida Limited will leave Broad
Street Station daily. except Sunday, at 236
P. NJ. and arrive at Jacksonville at t.l0 2.
M. and st. Augustine 2.2oP NJ. Write to
Jno. NJ. Beail, District Passenger Agent, S2<
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, for further
information and advance Pullman rese rys
| ion
Middletown transcript., 1898-01-01

TRASscR1Pg 81. 600 per year.
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Washington
Letter

.ESIDENT Nc
Kinley believes
that the existing
critical condition
of affairs in the
far east, owing
to the grabbing
of Chinese terri
tory by Germany
and the centem-
plated grabbing
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BUSINESS AND SHORTHAND
r0uRSES WILMINGTON, DEL.

Twelfth year. $500 students from 2oO
nlaces and different states have attended.
Famous for quickly starting young peopte
an auccessfni careers, throu@
its brief Commercial and Shortnano
Course. 1858 students from everyWnisrss IN
(some 100 ladies)-and 80 graauatss last
wear! Largest attendance and class! A.
Original plan for boarding students IN
Private Homes for So so Week.
Money saved here. Write. to any citizen,
or any minister of any denomination N
Wilmington about Goldey College. Grao-
yates aided to positions. SelI-Sup.
DnrG quickly given through our short
Courses. Send for Enrolment Blank.
Seats in demand
Our magnificent Catalogue will
delight and amaze you. One or the
finest in the world. just send for it
and see. IL is free.
ri. 9 GOLDEY, Principal of Goldey
Wilmington Commercial and Shorthand
College, Wilmington, Del.
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Harrisons'-- BERLIN, I'D:

Budded last half Million Peach Trees
from Seed peach
edIn locality with yeows SCALE healthy be
grown Come and see them before you buy
rBiToE BrEszss.i 81 Harrisons Nurseries,
A. HUsHEBECK Agent Berlin, Md
Middletown, Delaware
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Our WOrnan'S
.....Column
DOING OUR DUTY.

JTY is not the
highest thing in
the world. The
man and woman
W ho do t b cir
duty, ever and
faithfully, m a y
fulfill the law and
may be good citi-
zens, but they
Middletown transcript., 1898-01-01

The mission of Hoods sarsaparilla is to
cure disease. and thousands Of testimonials
prove it fulfIls its mission WE'LL
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The Peasants
Gratitude

: was New YEARS.
day when a little
boy of some 10
years of age, &C
companied by an
old servant man
w a s walking
from Plenhoec to
Dolmen, n Q a {
Dinan. The child
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-30

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plain
field, ILL.,, makes the statement,
that She caught cold, which set
lied On her lungs; she was treated
for month by her family physi-
clan, bot grew worse He told
her She was a hopeless victim of
consumption aud that no medi-
cine could cure her Her druggist
suggest, d Or. Kings New DIS
cnvery for Consumption; she
bought a bottle and to her de-
Iigh!. found herself benefited from
first dose. She continued It's use
and after taking six bottles, found
herself sound and we'll; nov does
her own house work. and Is as
we'll ~ she ever was. Free trial
boz Of this gre II discovery IT
+. &. AtWortll & CO.'S. drug store.
Large BOTTLES 80 cents and 81.
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This is Certainly a Wonderful Chance

We are aware that our people
who suffer from nervous, chronic
II long standing complaints do
not have the same opportunity to
he cured as do the residents Of
the great cities where the most
eminent physicians and specialists
reside. DR.. q. II. Towner, De-
trOit, Mich. (P. .. Box g. who
has the largest practice in the
world, and who is without doubt
the most successful specialist IN
curing all forms Of nervous and
chronic diseases, offers to give
free consultation by mail to all
sufferers Write to him 1T once
about your case He will surely
cure Won.
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+. {. & P. Special Rates

Dallas, Texas, On account OF
Imperial Council Noble Mystic
Shrine, tickets will be- sold at one
fare fnr the round trip on jane
10, / | and -, limited to June %.
1898
Ash-viIIr. n On account
Of Southern Student Conference,
tickets viii he sold June -, Ii
ANA | f. at one fare for the round
trip, limited to June 80, 1898.
K knoxville. Tenn. On account
Southern Biblical Assembly,
tirkrtS viii bt sold June Il To l.,
inclusive, limited to June q, at
one fare round trip.
Lake City-On account Ep-
wort League Conference. tickets
will bt. sold OH June q and ~ at
one and One-fourth fare round
trip, limited TO June "a, 1898.
". Il. HOPKINS. ". ". CONDOR,
Travelling Pass. Ayt. Ticket Agent.
John DOZIER. Agent
Ocala Florida.
\ o Ma"DONFLL. Gen. Pass. Agent.
Jacksonville. Florida.
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Yearns to Organize

Secretary Alger is said to want
an assistant. Mr.. John Wanna
maker is said to want the place.
AS an organizer, Mr.. Wanna
maker has few equals in this
country, or any other. His
great mercantile business is said
to be one Of the best, If not the
best, systematlzed establish
ments, employing thousands OF
operatives, that can be found
anywhere. However, organizing
and running an army may be
vastly different from organizing
and running a bargain counter
Savannah News.
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Promotions

The following have been the
promotions in the Ocala Rifles,
now Company &C" of the lsi
Florida regiment: From sergeant
to first sergeant, f.. l.. Crossett;
from private TO quartcrrnaste
sergeant, K. +. Birdsey; from
corporal to sergeant, j. W. Ian
caster; from prlvateS to cOrpor-
ais, W. r. Gary, W. M. Ives, G..
4 Clements, J +. Moody and &.
ID. HERS.
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A TEXAS WONDER
Hall,s Great Discovery

One small bottle of Halls
Great Discovery cures all kidney
and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures dla betes, seminal
emissions, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism and all irregularities
of the kidneys and bladder in
both men and women. Regulates
bladder trouble in children. Ii
not sold by your druggist viii be
sent by mail on receipt of 81.
One small bottle is two months
treatment, and will cure any
case above mentioned.
f.. w HALL,
Sole Manufactures, +. o. Box
2l8, Waco, Texas.
Sold by the Anti-Monopoly
drug store, Ocala, Fla.
READ THIS
Cisco, Texas, Feb. 81, 1896.
E. W. Hall, Waco, Texas: Dear
Slr-I have used your Great
Discovery for Kidney and Blad-
der Troubles, and have been very
greatly benefited by it, and |
can fully recommend it to any
one suffering in the same manner.
Respectfully,
Col. J. II. HOLCOMB,
President First National Bank
Cuero, Texas, July 10, 1851
This is to certify that | have
used Halls Great Discovery for
Kidney trouble in my family, and
found it to give perfect satisfac-
ton, and cheerfully recommend
it. ALEX HAMILTON, Banker.
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Hood Pills easy to operate rat = e 70 aass
Meeting Wednesday

Mothers, friends and sweet
hearts of those composing Capt.
Z. +. Da Wilson's company, are
urgently requested to meet
upstairs at the armory Wednes-
day afternoon at 4 o'clock, to
devise means of making the boys
happy at least once a week.
Please be prompt in attendance
Mrs. DITTO.
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Made the Boys Happy

The ladies sent another hamper
Of good things To the bows al
Tampa Saturday. Those con
tributing were, MeSdameS Harris,
Ingram, Birdsey, Ditto, Miller.
Hitler, Elchelberger, Wright.
Mark, Johan, Sowden, Rheinauer,
and several packages without
donors, names. Contributors OF
literature were, Mrs. Rheinaner,
Miss Gamsby and Doctor Law.
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According to letter dated
May 20, +. T. Townsend sailed
from Seattle, Saturday, 28th, on
the steamer Brixham, for Weare,
Alaska. Mr.. Townsend is one of
a party Of tour, who Will go up
the Yukon in their own steam
launch. They will prospect on
the Tanana river. Mr.. Townsend
met at Seattle, T. Brigham
Bishop, who is now dealing in
Alaska INNING stock, and Sam
Hartzell, formerly of Blue
Springs, who left Seattle, May p
for Cooke's Inlet, Alaska.
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Tampa Camp Notes

The Florida regiment, in
changing camp from Fort Brooke
Reservation to DeSOtO Park,
rugged out in heavy marching or
der, had to pass over four miles
OF the worst roads in Christen-
dom, including half a mile OF
trestle. They thought the dis
tance ten miles ere they reached
their new quarters, and felt as if
they had just emerged, dripping,
from the Ocklawaha river. They
are now grubbing palmetto roots
10 make company streets. They
are next door neighbors to the
2nd Georgia regiment, and are
drinking Tampa lager beer out OF
the Georgia boys canteen, and
are so taken with it's seductive
ness that they will ask for a can
teen of their own. Only beer can
be served AT an army canteen.
The new camp beats the old one:
there Is more shade, less sand and
no corral with 1000 mules to
make night a living nightmare.
Our Col. Winfield Scott Pros
key Is strictly in it AS one OF the
governors aides. 1t IS said that
it would not be a great surprise
to those who are posted to learn
that Colonel Proskey had been
offered a high staff Office in the
United States army of volun-
teers.
The bathing in Hillsboro bay is
fine and the boys greatly enjoy it.
The sweet singer, Ira j. San
key, was IN camp Sunday and
sang for the boys as only he can.
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kindergarten Meeting

The kindergarten Associa tion
will nod its last meeting Of this
school term on Tuesday after
noon, May 3lst, at 3:3O O'Clock
ut the home Of Mrs. George
Mackay. Subject, ''Esthetic
side Of child's nature" Illustrated
by Il nature story.
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taiua ole to Women.

Especially valuable to women is Browns
Iron Bltters. Backache vanishes headache
disappears, strength takes the place of
weakness, and the glow of health readily
comes to the pallid cheek when this won.
derful remedy is taken. For sicl1ly children
or over worked men it has no equal. No home
should he without this famous remedy.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
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Wanted

Young white girl for company
for a lady and little boy, and TO
SSist in house and store. Must
give good reference. \ good
home and position for the righG
person. Call on or address j. b.
Sutton, IS Exposition street,
Ocala.
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Gainesville sent a strong dele
gallon to Tampa Saturday to in
duce General Shafter to mobilize
troops at that place. Pala tlSa
says she has the finest location
for troops in the state.
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Capt. j. r. Moorhead has gone
to the Meadows to do some sur
veyIng for the company, who
are extending the canal. He
will return Thursday.
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The Canaan questions and poll
ticaI issues sink into insignlfl-
canoe with the man who suffers
from plies. What ne most de-
Sire~ is relief. DrWitt's Witch
Hazel Salvr cures piles. Anti
Monopoly drug store.
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Vocal and Piano Instruction

Mrs. Duncan Parham, teacher
of vocal and instrumental music.
years of experience in the best
methods. Apply at residence
No. g., North Palm street.
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The People Believe
What They Read About Hoods
SarSaparilla
Their Faith in This Medicine is
Grounded on Merit
They Know It Absolutely Cures
When Other Medicines Fail

Hoods rsaparilia is not merely SIM
pie preparation of Sarsa parilla, Dock,
Stiliingia and little Iodide of Potassium.
Besides these excellent alternatives, IL
also contains those great anti bilious and
liver remedies, Mandrake and Dandelion.
l. also contains those great kidney Teme-
dies, iva ursi, Juniper Berries, ana
Pipsissewa.
Nor are these all. Other very valuable
curative agents are tremendously COM
bined in Hoods Sarsaparilla, and it Is
carefully prepared under the personal
supervision Of regularly educated phar-
macist.
Knowing these facts, is the biding fait d
che people have in Hoods Sarsaparilla q
matter OF surprise? You can see why
Hoods Sarsapariila cures, when other
medicines totally, absolutely fail.
"My little girl was afflicted with
eczema and suffered for seven years She
was attended by physicians and tried
many different kinds OF medicine with
out relief. After taking a few bottles OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla she was cured" MRS
Emma FRANKLIN, Honeoye, New York.
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Robes, Blankets aud Cushions.

complete linz 81 iurrtaE- kof+s A aprons
saddle BiEHErt-. saddle Bags. Buggy Car
Ilaar IuI Wagon Cushions. Buggy Mats
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WAGONS in Car Lois.

NJ carry . very ia rls- assortment OF Wagons
~iuleUahrI.~. Florence. White Hickory. Ten
I.r~-... ssai sizes
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Saddles aud Brides.

" have 4, large ana varied assortment ~
t.dlI.g ~inulr- lHu krnlr- saddles from s.
uE
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Call on-
McIvER & Mckay,
Ocala, Fla.
Low Prices and
FIrst-CIass Goods
Visitors always welcome INV ssQ
whether they buy HHa UOs
Harness.

Ne carry The largest stock III Harness in
Central Florida. Complete sis from y. M
va, II-u h. = nI hand 70 large stock OF Extra
Pieces If HHTu---. such Collars. Ham--
Brttl,~- saddles. BrrrtLIuu. Traces. Tugs
iEG,s straps rTr rIr
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Sewing Machines.

W.. have. "a uIr.- assortment 81 Buggi-- ta-~t
mak r- -..II al ris'-.- ErIr,-~-
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Entered at the Post Office at Ocala as second
class matter.
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Hoods S pssii;a

Is the Best-In fact the One True Blood Purlfie
ST. six for 81. {. 1. Hood & Co. Lowell Mas