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Odd Fellows initiation tale and a humorous Ports visit
A vivid 19th century composite tale blends an alleged Odd Fellows initiation ordeal with a comic Ports and Portland reminiscence. It recounts a perilous lodge entry, secret oaths, visions of a blood curdling ritual, and a narrator’s escape, followed by a rambling humorous travel anecdote about ice cream, colicky griping, and a wandering congressman’s dinner etiquette.
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Fron
Antai
Awul Bij Cule
Lot
Palenass
Hin
Guardian
Devjerry
Odd Fellows
United States
Cain
Sam
Solomen
Portland
Walt
Middle Street
Sarita
Den