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Downfall of a Revolutionary
Hoggie's resistance to washing, his way with dogs and horses, were the envy of every boy in West Baltimore
September
1
1940
H. L. MENCKEN
Downfall of a Revolutionary
H. L. MENCKEN
September
1
1940
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ARTICLE
Downfall of a Revolutionary
Hoggie's resistance to washing, his way with dogs and horses, were the envy of every boy in West Baltimore
September
1
1940
H. L. MENCKEN
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