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April 1, 1918: Smallpox discovered in Augusta boy after recent appendicitis surgery, Solon High School receive patriotic flag during event, and local news from the long but not forgotten village of Iceboro

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April 1, 1918: Smallpox discovered in Augusta boy after recent appendicitis surgery, Solon High School receive patriotic flag during event, and local news from the long but not forgotten village of Iceboro

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