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Outrage Over California Exhibit Tree and Vine Loss
Californians cut down a 2250 year old Mariposa tree and dug up the famed Mission grape vine to showcase at the Centennial Exposition, provoking strong protests. The piece notes the tree’s age and the cultural loss, arguing European nations would wage war to protect such relics. It also includes a string of anecdotes and a Moody sermon excerpt on grace.
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