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The Smithfield ham origin mystery and a railway parting
The Smithfield ham is linked to Smithfield Isle of Wight County and its fame spans the South though origin date and advertising impact remain uncertain. A passerby consoles a young woman crying after parting from a man, only to learn she is returning to him.
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