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The County Toper vs §• ** I read the local paper through, Scanned the item* on those I - knew, Noted the births, noted the ij. Noted the “wiljs and. the bequests; - Read local news, the ads and all ; Looked at pictures both large had small; Learned where friends an^ relatives went . If on pleasure or business bent; Studied the itaoes one by one And found out who toe prizes .. w*ni Noted the Fair and the Ball Game, School Meetings, and notables by name; Celebrations both here and there; Notice of tag toy the thoroughfare;
Ambulance service, wed ding rings, Livestock markets, and other things; Editorials and folks away;
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