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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1877
Page
4
The text offers a string of humorous maxims on waiting for a partner, selling out to charity, judicious whisky use, and avoiding foolish ventures. It comments on vanity in commerce, warns against overindulgence, and notes quirks of the devil, retirement, and reliability in engagement.
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