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New Year Lottery Draw Promises Fortune in 1889
The 222d Grand Monthly Drawing of the Louisiana State Lottery was held November 13 1888 under Gens Beauregard and Early. First Prize 300000, Second 100000, Third 50000, Fourth 25000 with numerous winners nationwide. Next drawing January 15 1889 invites readers to try again for fortune. Also brief notices report a found infant in Savannah and local ads from Dr Biggers and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
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G. T. Beauregard
Jubal A. Early
M. A. Dauphin
New Orleans
P. C. Minor
Plattsmouth
Neb
Lydia Behme
6Th St
Ed Clayton
Sixth St
Louisvile
E. J. Curtin
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Iil
Mrs. M. Ansel
W. Houston Bt
New York City
George Perazzo
Truckee
Cal