The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-16
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Being its editor m chief It con
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.erms The spelling and pronuncl
ltion of plurals are given and the
use OF capitals and small letters.
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he parts Of speech and their gram
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IS means OF promoting the cor
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+ Grammar is given. The rules
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ley include colored and monotone