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PIATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1934.
the Plattsmouth Journal
PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA
Entered at Postoffice, Plattsmouth, Neb., as second-class mall matter
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Any fly that conies in after the
screens have ben taken down for
the winter simply isn't playing ac
cording to the rules of the game.
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Everything is supposed to have
some use in the cosmic plan, if we
only knew what it is. Maybe some
day we shall understand why there
are Balkans.
:o:
There is a new rumor of Sam
Brcadon's withdrawal from owner
ship of the St. Louis Cardinals or
is it the same old thought fathered
by the same old wish?
:o:
We often wonder now many party
invitations are destroyed unread
these days on the assumption that
they're just some more announce
ments of newly opened night clubs.
:o:
In the absence cf any announce
ment of postponement, we are still of
the opinion that the police campaign
against double parkers, announced a
couple of months ago, is to start
soon.
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Press reports stated thai. 20,001
persons filed past the bier of Pretty
Boy Floyd just before he was buried
at Sallisaw, Ok la. Floyd was like a
bottle of home brew: the dregs set
tled in the bier.
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Generally speaking, there is nc
f harp division between human rights
and property rights. About the only
time it ever conies to a real issue is
when the so-called human kid gets
cut on Hallowe'en.
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Governor Murray is to reprieve
Matt Kimes. a noted desperado, and
Supposes it will take care of
public enemy in the event the fed
eral men get Baby Face Nelson. And
then it would bring the champion
ship back to Oklahoma.
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It's fun to tease the neighborhood
kids by leaving the porch furniture
out late in the fall, engendering the
hope in their hearts that it will still
be out there for them on Hallowe'en.
It would be a lot more fun. though,
if you knew just how far to carry
the joke. Sunday is about the limit,
in our judgment.
Give
S? . . , sk0
Remember the good old days when
you had to apologize for having
bacon and beans for dinner?
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la Ilauntmann's attorney to be
paid in unmarked money, or is he
just working for experience?
:o:
A man in the kitchen is a nui
sance, says a writer. You might
quote this the next time your wife
requests your help with the dishes.
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A year ago General Johnson was
going to crack down on Henry Ford.
Now Johnson has lost his crackei
and Ford still is doing business at
the old stand.
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Mr. Ickes, in a recent speech on
social reform, said Pennsylvania was
one of our most backward states
Pennsylvania evidently is anothei
state the administration has "con
ceded." :o:
There is going to be quite a vogue
for woolen knit frocks in a couple
of years, judging by the number ol
knitting needles we see in leisurely
motion at public gatherings and in
public conveyances.
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The democratic party hopes to gain
from one to four senators in the
elections next week. That, we sup
pose, is on the assumption that the
election of Bilbo of Mississippi is a
gain.
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Scientists are said to be puzzled
at the fact that Byrd and his com
panions caught cold at the South
Pole, where no germs are supposed
to exist. Perhaps they caught them
from a cough syrup radio program.
Seen from many" miles away, she
(the new Cunard liner Queen Mary)
will appear, like other ships, only a
speck on the ocean a rather bigger
speck than a ship half her size would
be if seen from the same distance.
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A recent bank robbery near Chi
cago is believed to be the work of
Baby Face Nelson, recently promoted
to the position of Public Enemy No.
1. It is suspected that Mr. Nelson
was in need of cash, for bail money,
Christmas shopping, or something.
It Another Shake, Frank!
SHOW MRS. DOKE'S NOTES
Woodland, Calif. Love letters al
legedly written to Lamar Ilollings
head by Helen Louise Doke were dis
played by Attorneys for Judson C
Doke, who is on trial for the murder
of the young poet. The letters were
made public by the defense outside
of court while the state made, fur
ther efforts to link Doke directly
with the killing of IloUingshead on
a ranch near here last summer.
At the same time the city cf San
Leandro, which Doke served as s
milk inspector, filed suit in Oakland
against him and his bonding com
pany to recover $1,012.97 allegedly
appropriated by Doke to his own use.
On the witness stand for the
prosecution. Deputy Sheriff Monroe
who talked to Doke after the slaying,
said the milk inspector declared he
had intended to shoot into the floor,
evidently to frighten the poet, but
instead the bullet pierced the youth's
abdomen.
TO QUIET ANCIENT TITLE
Shubert, Neb. Attorneys here
prepared to file an action to quiet
title in district court at Falls City
on an entire quarter section of land,
embracing the village of Shubert, in
which approximately 1C0 names will
be listed as plaintiffs.
The Shubert school district, Chris
tian church and the village of Shu
bert are parlies to the action. The
defect in the title allegedly origin
ated in a warranty deed given by
John Peroin, Rosetta Deroin and
Baptist Deroin, May 2, 1S59, as heirs
of Louis Deroin, deceased. As no pro
bate ever was filed in Richardson
or Nemaha counties on the death of
Louis Deroin, attorneys pointed out
the title would be considered defec
tive. Clothes maKc the man, and
veal how the woman is made.
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That bump, bump you heard, was
the administration dropping Sinclair.
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Broadcasters have long since learn
ed that it's better to approximate
the yards to go than to be too posi
tive. :o:
There is no truth in the assertion
that NRA has used every possible
k alphabetical ,ecmbi:vtion lt is not
using GOP. " "
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Another trouble with a train that
runs 120 miles an hour is thac it is
so easy to miss one. and you have to
wait so long for another.
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Michigan. Southern California
Northwestern and other alumni who
may be a bit dissatisfied with their
football teams this year probably
would be wise to consider that what
their team.3 need is not new coaches,
but Huey Longs.
GREENWOOD f
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Miss Nina Jeffery, of Omaha, was
home over the week end.
W. P. Willis, who is employed at
Plattsmouth, was home over the week
end.
Mrs. Leo Peters visited her aunt,
Mrs. Lafe Mullen, at Alvo, on last
Friday.
Leo Peters and children made a
business trip to Lincoln Thursday afternoon.
Miss Daisy Hurlbut, who has been.Frjday of last week comlnjr to her
employed at Colon spent Sunday with
the home folks
Mrs. Mabel Hamilton and Mrs. W.
P. Willis were Plattsmouth visitors
Saturday of last week.
FOR SALE 500 Leghorn Pullets,
43 cents each. Started to lay. W. II.
Leesley, Greenwood, Nebr.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holt drove to
Aurora Sunday, where they visited
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Holt and son.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lambert and
family were dinner guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Otto Eriekson and family Sun
day. Lloyd Lapham spent his vacation
the last week with his sister, Mrs.
Lena Hightshoe and family at Ash
land. Mrs. Ada Taylor, of Geneva, Nebr.,
is visiting her f-ister, Miss Ethel
Hartsook and other relatives for a
few days.
Several Greenwood people motored
to Ashland Friday to hear E. R.
Burke, democratic candidate for U.
S. Senator.
Mrs. Dora Leesley and Mrs. Lena
Hightshoe of Ashland visited Mr. and
Mrs. Dave Behrens at Yutan Friday
of last week.
Mrs. Charles Dyer went to Ashley,
Nebr., the first of last week for a few
days visit with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Harris.
Max Armstrong of Davey spent a
number of days last week visiting at
the Nelson McDowell and W. A. Arm-
rtrong homes.
Mr. and Mrs. Gladney and family
of University Plate, were dinner
guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Mowrey
on last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Warren and
sons were Sunday dinner guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mathis and fam
ily- last--SundfOU.- . i
Mrs. John Armstrong left Friday
night to spend. the winter with her
daughter, Miss Mildred Jardine, at
La Porte,. Indiana.
Mr. and Mrs. A. .E. Leesley and
family were dinner guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Kettle and family near Ash
land on last Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas Luers and daughter,
Frances, cf Omaha, were dinner guests
at the home of Mrs. Allie Bucking
ham on last Thursday.
Mrs. Joe Kyles and Mrs. Ben How
ard went to Ashland to attend the
funeral of thte Mrs. Ira Chapin
on Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Margaret Moon of Omaha
came down Wednesday evening for
a visit with her grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. P. A. Sanborn
Mrs. Myra Howard returned home
Saturday evening from an extended
visit with her daughter, Mrs. Edith
Finlay and family near Emerald
Frank Lapham and son, Lester,
went to Omaha Friday to spend a
few days at the Ed Bauers home. Mrs
Bauers brought them home Sunday
evening
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Failing and
children, of Byron, Nebr., have been
visiting at the C. W. Newkirk home
here and also at the Dr. Lee home at
Murdock
Mrs. Mary Takott left the latter
part of lar,t week for Astoria, Oregon,
where she will ppend the winter with
her daughter. Mrs. J. E. Silvertson
and family.
Mrs. Dora Leesley went to Waverly
Saturday afternoon of last week, at
which place she assisted Mrs. Ralph
Lapham in giving a shower for Mrs.
Rr.bertsoii.
Mr. and Mrs. George Bucknell and
sons and Mrs. W. A. White went to
Waverly Saturday evening to attend
the wedding of Miss Gladys Heilman
and WiMard Wright.
Mrs. Jack Gribbls and son, Gayle,
and Mrs. D. N. Gribble went to
Staplehurst Wednesday, where they
attended a shower for their niece, Mrs.
Max Ansteine, a recent bride.
Mrs. Minor and Miss Mary Jeffery,
of Lincoln, spent Sunday at the Lloyd!
Jeffery home, where they helped Mrs.
Jeffery and son James celebrate their
birthdays, which occurred the follow
ing day.
Mr. and Mrs. Nils Coleman, Law
rence and Elva, and Mrs. Nellie Van
Doren, of Carpenter, Wyoming, drove
to Hastings, Iowa; Sunday, at which
place they visited Mrs. James Fisher
and family. ,
- Mr. and Mrs. Gentry Vant and son
cf Ilimin'rs came in Saturday to visit
until Sunday4tith his parents and
j other relatives. On Saturday they at-
tended the Ames-Nebraska football
game at Lincoln.
Miss Thelnia Leesley, Miss Helen
Marvin. Miss Margaret Eriekson, Miss
Freda Woitzel and Miss Lanora Lar
son all attended the State Teachers'
convention in Lincoln Thursday and
Friday of last week.
Earl Hurlbut and daughter, Merna,
of Louisville, and Mr. and Mrs. Clar
ence Hurlbut and son, Clarence, Jr.,
and daughter, Von Dean, of Fremont,
were Sunday dinner guests of their
mother, Mrs. Lulu Hurlbut.
Miss Elva Coleman, or Elmwood,
attended the State Teachers' conven
tion held in Lincoln Thursday and
j home here Friday evening for a visit
over the week end with relatives.
Mrs. Everett Hartsook is recover
ing from a recent operation for ap
pendicitis at an Omaha hospital. She
was able to be brought home a week
ago Thursday and has been showing
good improvement since that time.
The Catholic ladies gave a benefit
card party last Thursday night at
the old Frederick building. The even
ing was spent playing pinochle. A
fine luncheon was served and the la
dies netted a nice sum from their ef
forts. Miss Florence Eeighley, a teacher
in the Plattsmouth schools, chose to
attend the State Teachers' convention
at Lincoln instead of Omaha, and on
Friday evening came home to spend
the week end here at the W. A. Arm
strong home.
Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace and
daughter of Friend, Nebraska, came
in Sunday to spend the day visiting
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Kyles and other relatives. Their son,
Leonard, who had been here for some
time, returned home with them.
Superintendent and Mrs. II. E.
Warren went to Omaha Wednesday
evening of last week to spend Thurs
day and Friday i:i the metropolis,
while Mr. Warren was attending the
State Teachers' convention. They en
joyed a very pleasant visit with
friends there.
Robert Standcr, who was seriously
injured when struck by the ring that
holds a truck tiro in place, is showing
good improvement at the hospital In
Omaha, where he was taken follow
ing the accident. A the ring was re
leased it struck Robert in the fore
head with such force that his skull
was crushed.
Among the candidates visiting in
Greenwood la?t Friday were W. G.
Kieck, candidate for county attorney
on the republican ticket; Fulton Har
ris, republican candidate for County
Surveyor and J. R. Ree ler and Miss
Alpha Peterson, the two nominees for
county superintendent on the non
political ballet.
Miss Freda Woitzrl accompanied
the member.! cf her Latin class to
Lincoln Wednesday evening, where
she entertained the: l with a theatre
party at the Stuait theatre, where
they attended the show, "Cleopatra."
All enjoyed the occasion very much
and extend their thanks to Miss Woit
zel for the entertainment.
C. E. Ledgway, candidate for clerk
of the district court, was over from
Plattsmouth Tuesday calling on his
many old friends. "Chick," as he is
familiarly known, is cno of the few
unopposed candidates for re-election
in tomorrow's battle of the ballots.
but nevertheless he says he enjoys
getting out and meeting the voters of
the county and appreciates the splen
did support they have tlways given
him.
Mr. Waite, from the University of
Nebraska was here last week meas
uring the water in the well at the
White and Bucknell home. He meas
ured the water in this well some three
months ago and this time found it has
fallen nearly two inches. The state
is checking wells in different places
in Nebraska to determine whether
the water level is falling or rising
and has three such wells in this coun
ty, one at Weeping Water, one at Elm
wood and this one at Greenwood.
Took Scents to Football Game
Rev. Bruce Gileo:i accompanied a
number of the Greenwood Boy Scout3
to Lincoln Saturday afternoon, Octo
ber 27th, where they attended the
Ames-Nebraska football came. Those
who were privileged to see the game
as members of the Knothole club in-
eluded Geortre Gribb!e. Leo Hillis,
Tilford Stradley, Gerald and Robert
Hamilton, Raymond and Wayne How
ard. They had a splendid time ana
enjoyed seeing Nebraska win, even if
it wa3 by a very small margin of oiu
score.
Dorcas Society Entertained
The Dorcas society was pleasantly
entertained Friday afternoon of last
week at the church with Mrs. Ray
Rouse and Mrs. Hazel Anderson as
the hostesses. There was a good sized
crowd present, the afternoon being
spent quilting. By dilligent wora,
they were 2ble to complete one.
During the business meeting, plans
were discussed for the annual bazaar
and supper, some phases of this being
left for decision at the next meeting
on Friday of this week when Mrs.
Charles Card and Mrs. Louis Wright
will be hostesses.
Delicious refreshments were served
before the hour came for adjournment.
Celebrated Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Landon, Mr. and
Mrs. Aaron Wright and Miss Cassie
Coleman went to the Elmer Coleman
home near Wann on last Sunday,
where a number of other relatives
had gathered to help Elmer celebrate
his birthday. There were thirty-four
present and a delicious basket dinner
added to the pleasures of the clay. At
a late hour, all departed wishing him
many more happy birthdays.
Pinochle Party
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jardine en
tertained a number of friends Friday
evening of last week at a pinochle
party. There were five tables of play
ers present and a most pleasant time
was had. Mrs. D. N. Gribble won the
royal prize for ladies and W. L. Ilillis
won the high prize for the men, while
Mrs. Hillis was awarded low prize for
the ladies and Dudley Clouse the low
prize for men. A delicious lunch was
served late in the evening.
Many at Guild Meeting
The Methodist Guild was pleasant
ly entertained Tuesday afternoon at
the church with Mesdames W. P. Wil
li.5 ?nl W. L. Hillis as hostesses. The
usual large crowd was present. Dur
ing the business meeting the president
announced the church service attend
ance contest for the next six weeks
will be between the Men's Brother
hood and the Ladies Guild. Plans for
the Woman's club luncheon to be held
Wednesday of this week at the church
were also discussed. The balance cf
the time was spent socially and with
the sewing of carpet rags. A delic
ious luncheon was served by the hos
tesses. Mrs. J. C. Harned and Mrs. Merton
Gray will be the next hostesses.
Surprised on Birthday
On Friday, October 26th, l- number
of the old friends of Mrs. Lulu Hurl
but went to her home about 1:C0 in
the afternoon, where they very pleas
antly surprised her in honor of her
birthday. The afternoon was spent
quilting, which is a very popular pas
time in Greenwood just now.' A de
licious basket dinner was spread at
an appropriate time and thoroughly
enjoyed by all. In departing the ladies
wished Mrs. Hurlbut many more
equslly happy birthdays.
Those who were present included
Mrs. Osoar Stewart, Mrs. Lee Walradt,
Mrs. N. D. Talcott, Mrs. C. D. Fulmer,
Mrs. A. E. Leesley, Mrs. J. L. Dimmitt,
Mrs. Henry Wilkens. Mrs. John Grady,
Mrs. Merrill Stewart and Mrs. Elmer
Mathis.
On the previous day a number of
the members of the Rebekah lodge
had assembled at the home of Mrs.
Hurlbut for an equally pleasant birth
day surprise, one of the features of
which was a covered dish luncheon
served during the noon hour. All of
the guests were assembled at one large
table which added to the pleasures of
the occasion. In the afternoon, those
who are members of the degree team
went to their hall for practice, while
the others spent the afternoon visit
ing. Those present at this party in
cluded Mrs. Dora Leesley, Mrs. Allie
Buckingham, Mrs. Rosetta Axmaker,
.Mrs. H. R. McNurlin, Mrs. Edward
Brunkow, Mrs. Joe Kyles. Mrs. Leo
Peters, Mrs. Merton Gray, Mrs. Ever
ett Cope, Mrs. Fred Etheredge, Mrs.
Ben Howard. Mrs. Marcia Hise and
Mrs. George Bucknell. It was a late
hour when they departed for their
homes wishing Mrs. Hurlbut many
such happy birthdays.
First cf Sunset Socials
The first Sunset social was held at
the Christian church Tuesday even-
in y, being sponsored by the ladies of
the Dorcas -society. There were about
1C0 present, including seventeen hon
ored guests. All were seated at tables
in the main part of the church, the
tables being beautifully decorated
with late garden flowers and leaves.
During the serving of the delicious
two course dinner, a splendid program
was given.
The honored guests were Mrs. Mary
Eriekson, being the oldest; Mr. and
Mrs. R. E. Coleman, of Lincoln; Mr
and Mrs. C. A. Mathis, Mrs. Juln
Bethel, Mr3. William Boucher, Mrs.
Idcen, Mrs. Allie Buckingham, Mrs.
J. V. Stradley, Mrs. Emily Sayles,
air. Claus Landergrcn, Mr. John Bal-
linger, Mr. O. A. Johnson, Mr. Sam
Aaron, Mr. John Mefford and Mr. v.
A. Armstrong.
Obituary of Ira Chapin
Ira Chapin was born January 2 i.
18S0, at Greenwood and grew to man
hood here. Later he moved to I'onta,
Texas, where on Saturday, October 20,
lV3i, he passed away. He was 5 4
Wabash News
Henry Backemeyer, the republican
candidate for county commissioner in
the third district, was a visitor in
Wabash a few days since, where he
was looking after his political fences
in anticipation of the election to
morrow. Clarence Ohmes was in Lincoln last
week and on l is return drove home a
new Chryrler car, which will afford
the family an excellent means of
transportation. Clarence kit the old
car with the dealer"there as part of
the purchase price of the new one.
The Ladies Aid society wan meeting
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noel
Goldens on Wednesday of last week,
where they were planning their work
for the winter months and after con
cluding their business session, enjoy
ed a social hour, climaxed with the
serving of refreshments.
Louis Schmidt has just completed
the filling of the approaches to the
bridges on the new roadway from
Wabash north to the highway, and
now the road is in excellent condi
tion for a dirt road and will be ready
for gravel as soon as that improve
ment shall be arranged for.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hansen, who
have been visiting in Kansas for the
past four days, where they were the
guests of Mr. Hansen's parents and
ether relatives, returned home last
M.-nday and report a most pleasant
trip. While thoy we.e away, the home
was looked afver by Kenneth Mun
ford. Albert Pool war, making romc im
portant improvements at his home
west of Wabash in the line of plaster
ing some cf the rooms; and pelting
the home ready for the coming of
winter. He is doing the work him
self on account of the sleekness of
work at this time on the farm, thus
affording him something to do.
Mr. and Mrs. William Reuter, who
have been having their home almost
entirely rebuilt, were in Omaha on
last Monday, where they secured new
lurniture for both the dining and liv
ing rooms, thus making the home en
tirely new with modern house fur
nishings. They have worked long and
hard and are deserving of the best
that can be had.
Mrs. Diller Utt, of Havelock, was
a visitor in Wabash for a few days
and while here was taken with a se
vere - ill :iess The 'husband hastened
over to take the wife home when she
I was able to
o. Since she has been
home, she has been showing good im
provement. She was a guett while
here at the home of her parents, Mr
and Mrs. Frank Reese.
John Wood, with his three trucks,
r.nd Louis Reese and Noel Golden a3
the other drivers, have been over
near Greenwood during the past
week, where they were hauling and
spreading gravel on a piece cf road
way which connects with the main
highway there. They were hurrying
the work along in order to get done
before bad weather sets in.
The clock of Bert Austin, which
has been very faithful for a good
many years, failed to function prop
erly a short time since. Having seen
his friend. Sherman Hathaway, bring
back to life a similar defunct time
piece, Bert took his down and after
a rhort time it was in good running
order again. The question now ii
under what code will they establish
the charge for the repairs.
Favored Meeting with Songs
The Wabash Quartette, which is
composed of Sherman Hardway, Wil
liam Rueter, Alvin Rueter and Paul
Rueter, accompanied cm the piano by
Mrs. William Rueter, were in Weep
ing Water last Sunday, where they
were singing a number of songs.
A New Industry Here
Warren T. Richards and .Ms two
sons, together with P. H. Clarke .ro
busy cutting loga which they are de
livering to a box factory in Omaha,
where they are sawed into lumber
tor the making of boxes. This affords
employment for the people here, both
in cutting and delivering the logs,
without the necessity of having to
invest in a taw mill.
years, 8 months and 22 days of age
at the time of his death. The imme-
(liatc cause of his death was a ncrv
ou.j
breakdown, although contributory
cau.se Li ascribed to the fact that he
had frozen his feet and had to have
thorn amputated some time ago.
He .'caves to mourn hi.-; death two
brothers, Roy M., of Lincoln, and Jes
se O., of Omaha, and three sisters,
.Mrs. William Roothe, of Pontn. Texas;
Mm. Glenn Armstrong and Mr;ii Wal
ter Laughlin, of Ashland.
The body v.-ph brought tr Ashland
Tuc.day, whero funeral rervkca were
held that alternoon with Rov. W. K
CJt.inca rniciat ing. Burial was in 'the
Green word cemetery
Phono the news to no. ti.
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