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If they got all the land cleared off in time for planting, they were to quit for a day, go off to the lake across the swamp in a body and have a big fish-fry.
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Whitelaw Reid
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Reid shares a communal reward planned for workers if they met their agricultural goals, emphasizing community and celebration.
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