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Prairie states in growth and odd anecdotes from the week
The article notes muscular growth in a western state since 1876 with population rising from 40,000 in 1870 to 540,000 by 1900, and mentions seed distributions in a congressional district. It also recounts curious tales from Iowa and nearby towns, including thefts, a pearl sale rumor, camel anecdotes, and local business graft schemes.
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Golovado
West
Ris
Veacius Hagin
Acenlar
Varnad
Mississippi
Ki. Anthony
Cammanche
Towa
New York
Newton
Makege
Seanelu
Élerk
Ian