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the somerset reporter (skowhegan, me.) 1868-1909 — vanished suddenly

Date of account: Newspaper page published 1902-06-05
Location: skowhegan, maine, united states
Source: Chronicling America paranormal and anomalous-report excerpts
Reference: the somerset reporter (skowhegan, me.) 1868-1909 · 1902-06-05 · page 3
Rights: public_domain
Language: English OCR
Record updated: 2026-08-24

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A 1902-06-05 newspaper page contains wording relevant to “vanished suddenly”. This is historical reporting or commentary preserved by the Library of Congress; it is not treated as verification that the described event occurred.

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... a friendly tree. Her dignity vanished suddenly. "Because I do enre,” she finished weakly, with a little catch In her voice, "have cared ever since I first saw you, do care still—and—always shall!" Poop Richard*! Almanac, Dr. Franklin himself in one of the last numbers of the almanac gathered together all the best sayings of I’oor Richard, which for twenty-five years hud amused and edified the couutry. These sayings are in constant use at this day. For example: “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise;” “Drive thy business; let it not drive thee;” “Help hands, for I have no lands;" “No gains without pains;” “Constant dropping wears away ...

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