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Part One: Mother Jones: Honestly Kind of a Fraud TBH

Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

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Mother Jones and the Memphis Epidemic

This chapter recounts the life of Mother Jones in Memphis, exploring her personal struggles amid socio-political turmoil and the devastating effects of the 1867 yellow fever outbreak. It highlights the harsh realities faced by immigrants and the poor, alongside a lighter interlude of humorous advertisements and reflections on education.

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