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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20

"A Patterson boy was riding on his ia
theirs back when the latter suggested that
it was rather an elevated railroad. Eyes,
pa, said the youngster, "Im riding on a
dummy"
The will of Commodore Vanderbilt
has been admitted TO the Probate Court for
Bennington county. He held $500,
900 mortgage on the Harlem Extension
railroad, which runs through that county.
"A Kansas farmer purchased revolver
for his wife, and insisted on target prac-
tice, so that she could defend her house in
ca Sc OF his absence. After the bullet had
been dug out of his leg and the COW buried
he said he guessed that she'd better shoot
with an axe.
A youth wos inveighiug in a Boston
re staurant the other day against the iniuri-
Gus effects of coffee. drinking, when TO him
an old man of 20 years TINS responded: as
that so ? Well, now sit down and tell Inc
all about it-not that I am much interested
ON my own account, but 1 should like to
tell my father, who is about 90 years of age
and who persists in drinking Coffee
"A writer in Scribner has an article on
the subject, "How 10 Keep the boys on the
farm He evidently means we'll, but he
doesn't touch the point. To keep the boys
on The farm, the farm should be we'll paved
lighted with gas, and have band stand,
and b iliard tables, and its own bar and
race course. We hope our farmers are just
as anxious as they appear 10 keep their
bows on the farm, but thew don't seem tC
take airy definite action.-Ddnbary NeWs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20

Where there is SO much rivalry as in the
manufacture of family medicines, he who
would succeed must give positive and con-
vincing proof of merit. This is an age Of
inquiry. People take nothing for granted.
They must know The "whYs" and the
"whereiores" before acknowledging the
superiority of one article over another.
Among the few preparations that have
stood the test, those manufactured by Il. ".
Pierce, NJ. D., of The worlds Dispensary,
Buffalo, n. Y, have for many years been
foremost. The truth of any statement
made concerning them can be easily ascer-
tanned, for DR.. Sage's Caiarrh Remedy and
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery are
now prescribed by many physicians in
curing obstinate cases of Catarrh and incip-
lent Consumption. The Discovery has no
equal in curing Coughs, Colds, Bronchial
and Nervous Affections. 1t allays all irri-
tation OF the mucous membrane, aids di-
geslion, and when used with Dr. Pierce )
Pleasant Puruative Pellets readily over
comes torpid hper and Constipation, while
the Favorite Prescription has no rival in
the field of prepared medicine in curing
diseases peculiar to females. If you wish
to "knoiO MySey" procure a copy of "The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser"
an illustrated book of nearly 1000 pages,
adapted TO the wants OF everybody. Price
$3.50, postage prepaid. Address the author,
II. V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20

OATS AND PEAs.-If you want one of the
NEST nutritious folders, SOW oats and peas
together. If heavily seeded on good soil
the two will yield quite as much per acre
as if sown separately on an acre each. We
should say that good seeding would be Two
bushels of oats and a bushel of peas to the
acre. 1t should be sown early, and it may
be cut in June, for solling cows or horses.
Then with good coat of manure ploughed
in with the stubble, another crop can be
secured from the same land in one season.
Roll the ground we'll AFTER sowing, so the
fodder can be cut with mower, which is
easy to do, as the oats support the peas, and
neither will lodge until ripper than is neces-
sary for fodder.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20

GRAPE VINEs.-Think how easily and
cheaply grapes for the family can be pro-
duced on the farm, and how palatable!
We wonder that every family does not in
sist on few vines, to be planted in some
warm and sunny spot. A projecting boul-
der offers good space for the trailing
branches, as the heat retained by the rock
from the SUMS rays, moderates the cold Of
night, aud thus prolongs the season for Ri
pening. Against the southeastern corner
of the house is another choice spot. Yet
whenever planted, let them receive the at
tention they deserve, in order that they
may reward your care with fruit. OF all
the varieties the Concord is the ole for gen.
eral use, and can safely be recommended.
If you have none now, encourage a nur-
seryman with small order for No. vines
ofthis. or of some other variety with which
you are acquainted. The grape vine is a
gross feeder, and you can manure heavily
without danger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20
Cellars.

These are generally poisonous and
aLomnable sink holes, without conven-
fence, without light, filed with damp, inn
pure air. that you want 10 get out OF as soon
as possible. The stagnant, damp air Is UNI
friendly to life aud health, and will soon
spoil tender fruits. Even apples, with well
protected cells and juices, cannot resist the
poisonous Influence Of the airs of most cell
lars. More tender fruits, such as pears,
grapes, and peaches, aud Of vegetables like
sweet potatoes, squashes, canliflowers, as
paragus, etc, spoil IN a few days; except
some Of the hard shell squashes, which en-
dure longer, though they succumb before
spring.
Most people have an idea that a place
where fruit and vegetables are to he stored
for winter must be dark, and consequently
cellars are lighted barely enough to enable
one TO grope around and avoid accidents.
Very commonly, however, to penetrate the
recesses of these subterranean rooms, or
caves, with any safety or comfort, light is
needed.
But the notion that light tends 10 produce
or hasten the decay of fruits or vegetables
is not sustained by the experiments of sci
entflc men, nor by the experience Of prov
ident householders. The air of cellars, or
of any other rooms, cannot be kept pure
and healthfu unless light is admitted.
But admit that fruit and vegetables are
better preserved where light is absent, how
easy to place them in barrels aud boxes, or
other recertacles from which light may be
excluded yet the room in which they are
kept be made light, airy and cool.
Cellars may he constructed above ground
to possess all the requisite conditions for
the perfect preservation of fruits and vege-
tables. They may have light, wholesome
air, low temperature sufficient TO prevent
decay, and freedom from dampness. Air
in motion, accompanied with dampness,
will produce decay rapidly.
In cellars beneath q dwelling we are
obliged to admit air to drive out the damp
and this causes the rapid decay of every.
thing in the cellar of n perishable nature
In cellars above ground there is less damp.
ness and less necessity consequently 10 ad-
nit currents Of ar.-DctroH Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20

Potato BEETLEs.-In the expectation
that the Colorado beetle will prove very
troublesome the coming year, the Board of
Agriculture gives the following advice on
potato culture: Plant early. Use new
ground, or that not occupied for potatoes
last year. Select, If possible, lots remote
from that ordinarily chosen, and shielded
by woods in some measure. Make the soil
as rich as is safe for the quality, so as to OBJ
tain good crop from small area. Then
fight the enemy by hand and hoe, by Paris
green and every other effective agency that
can be obtained. Professor Riley says that
the beetle has at least twenty-three enc
mics, not including man. 1t ought to be
exterminated at once. A new potato enc
my has made its appearance, known as the
potato moth. The caterpillar burrows in
the tuber aRd destroys it. 1t Is not likely
The creature will be here at present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20

We consider early spring the best time
to prune evergreen hedges; and by this
we mean any time after the coolest wealth
er is past until the plants have commenced
growth. But it will answer TO do it later
in the season, although we prefer pruning
carly. If the hedge increases in size too
rapidly, then it may be pruned again in
August. The Norway spruce thrives I'M
der such treatment, hut does not make
quite as close and compact hedge as the
arGor-vit@, hemlock and other small, slen-
Ger-twigged kinds. The objects of prun-
ing are TO give the desired form to the
hedge, keep it within certain prescribed
limits, and increase the density.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20
True Merit Will WA.

few years since the proprietors of DIR. Morris's
yrup of Tar, Wild Cherry and Horehound intro
duced it here. 1t not pulled, but sold On its
merits. Our people found it to be reliable, and
already it has become the most staple and popular
pulmonary remedy in the market 1t quickly cures
the worst coughs, colds Group, bronchitis asthma,
and incipient consumption. Nothing acts nicely
in whoopng cough, and it is pleasant that children
readily take it. Containing no opium, or other dan
gerous drug it is safe 1t is sure Trial size 10
cts. large Sizes 80 cts and One Dollar Sold by l. N.
THORN & CO., BrattleborO.
Also Agents for Prof. Parker's Pleasant Worm Syr-
up, which fails. Pleasant to take and requires
no physic. Price rs cts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20

AsPARAaus.-The weather is now suita-
BILE to rake of the litter from asparagus
beds and fork in the fine carefully prepar-
ed manure. 1t is a good thing to sow on
salt, say two pounds to the square yard.
In setting out new plants lake roots year
old; put sboyelful of manure to each hill /;
cover this with two aud half inches of
EARTH set each plant so the crown shall be
well under the ground, aud when the
young shoots appear fill up the open spaces
aroand than.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

vital weakness or DepreSsiOn; a weak
exhausted feeling energy COURAGE the result of
Mental OVerwOrk, Indisc retiOns or Ex-
cessea, or some drain upon the system, is always
cured by HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC
No. 2S. 1t tones up and invgorates the SYSTEM dis
pels the gloom and dependency, imparts strength
and energy,-stops the drain and rejuvenates the
tire man. Been used twenty years with perfect
BY thousands Sold by dealers. Price, 81 90 per
single vial $500 per package of FIVE walls and $500
vial of powder. Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address Humphreys III homeopathic edo
icine Company, 562 Broadway, New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20
The Grand Union Hotel. of New "

opposite Grand Central Depot, is one of the most
popular of the New York City rst-cass hotels 1t il
conveniently located to the Grand Central Depot
that all expense of carriage and baggage expressagG
is saved its guests. Persons contemplating visiting
or passing through New York will do well to give the
Grand Uuion trial The Grand Unien supplies eV.
cry advantage afforded by hrst-cass hotel while the
rates of charges are moderate, being suited TO the
stringency Of the times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20

ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR The Universal
Piles Pals. VIII cure ny case, or money re-
funded, Price only SOC. Sent postpaid receipt of
retail price by F. E. Smith Co., sole agents. Middle
bury, Vt Sold in Brattleboro by 1. N. Thorn 4 Co.
UHTvERsAL LIVER PILLS are the best in the world
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20
RatIroa0s.
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD.

GeN NAL vEhWUNI hHILhuhu.
EIsI1 TRAINS LEAVE BRATTIEBoRo AS
Enn-N- FOLLOWS:
Going south.
1850 am, Night express from ogdensburg, Montreal,
ST. Adams, Burlington, etc, via White River juno
ton, for Springfield, New York. etc.
s:1b am, Accommodation for New London, SPRING
field, New York, etc.
iS:sS % Passenger for Mllets Falls Boston, etc
$50 PM, Mail from ST. Adams, Burln gton, Rutland,
White River Junction. etc, for New London, SPRING
field, New York, etc.
Mixed trains leaving white River junction 40 M,
arrive at Bratteboro II 10 a. M, and leaving W. r.
Junction $40 pm, arrive in Bratteboro lO;CO p. m
Going North.
Trains arrive in Brattleboro-
1880 am, Mail from New London, Springfield, etc.
~ 38 M Passenger from Millers Falls Boston, etc.
l:45 p. M, Passenger from Mers Falls, Boston, etc.
b:45pm., Passenger from Springfield and New York.
10;3O pm, Night express from -
Trains leave Brattleboro-
1900 am, Mixed for Bellows Falls and White River
Junction.
10: $50 am, Mail for White River Junction. Rutland,
Burlington, ST. Adams, Ogdensburg, Montreal and
the West.
5:l5 pm, Mixed for Bellows Falls and white River
Junction.
$3.50 p m, Night express for White River junction,
Burlington, st. Adams, ogdensburg, Montreal and
the West.
Pullmans Drawing Room and Sleeping Cars are run
on night trains between Springfield and Montreal.
]. W. HOBART, Gen. Supt.
st. Adams, Vt, Dec. II, 1876
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20
ASHuEL0T RAILROAD.

n@0 an and after THURS
T9ssgi555sTaSln a LII " DAY, December a. 1876,
Passenger trains will leave
A-- ----A- Keene at $50 a. m. and 2 100
p. and saturdays only $3.50 p. m, connecting at
South Vernon with Connecticut River Railroad trains
for Springfield Hartford, New Haven, and New York,
and with Vermont and Mass Railroad for Bratteboro
RETURNING-Leave South Vernon at O:05 a. M,
5:25 p. M, and Saturdays only l050 M, or on ar
rival Of Connecticut River X. II. trains, for Keene
Bellows Falls, Fitchburg, Boston, &c.
ED- Passengers from Brattleboro for stations
Ashueot Railroad leave BratteboTo at s:l5 a. and
$780, m. r. STEWART, Supt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20
LEWIS q KELLRY's
Real Estate Loan Office,
3O2 NICOllot Avenue, MINNEAPOLIS, MINI.
NJ. W. LEWIS, Minneapolis.
A. +. KELLEY, formerly Of Putney, Vt.

Special attention given to the placing of funds
Real Estate in our city and vicinity that it will net
the lender ten per cent interest, payable semi
annually. Mortgage deeds taken to secure notes
for principal with coupon notes attached given for
the installments of interest.
All loans made by us, well the interest on
them, will be collected free of charge if wished also
titles examined taxes paid, property Sold debts coll
leeted and prompt returns made
Send for circular showing our method Of doing
business.
REFEREEcEs Northwestern, State, Merchants and
National Exchange Natl Banks, Minneapolis, Mimi !;
Merchants National Blnk, St. Paul, Mimi; First Ma
Bank, Brattleboro, VT; Barber a Trumbauer bank
ers, Polo, ILL., Parks Woolson, Springfield, vt; g.
g. Sleeper Co., M. A. Lewis 4 Co.. Boston, Mass. I:
II. II. Baker. b. L. Shaw, Rev. A. Foster PHtney VI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20
CONSTITUTIONAL CATARRH REMEDY,

The CoSsTITUTIoSAL CATARHR REMEDY is the nrst
article placed before the public that proposed to
Catarrh by building up the Constitution 1t struck at
the root OF the whole difficulty, and thousands upon
thousands Of letters have been received by the propr
etors setting forth the marvellous cures and what is
remarkable, curing not only the CatArrh but all other
ailments at the same time. This is what 1t always
does. The following statement is only a sample Of
what we are constantly receiving from well known
people to whom you can write, and not TO bogus ones
Catarrh and its attendant evils, cold in head hacking
cough, incipient consumption, headache, pains in
back and lons dizziness anguidness loss of appetite
and general weakness, all leave together when the
Constitutional Catarrh Remedy lie taken recon-
mended.
MEssRs ALLEN L Co; Geuts,-Having suffered
for the past teu years from the banefu effects Of Ca
arrh, and having at times felt almost willing to die
rather than live in much misery and suffering, and
after having TREND all the nostrums in the market
which warranted to cure POSITIVELY and receiv-
ing no benefit whateverI was at last induced through
the influence Of friends to call at your establishment
and purchase a bottle Of Litteheld Co.'S CONSTR
TUTIoNAL CATARRH REMEDY. used three or
four bottles and obtained a complete cure. Through
the influence of my cure others have also been cured
had all the symptoms peculiar to that terrible dis
ease such in the front part Of the head very
dsAgreeable-t smelling discharge from the nostrs and
that peculiar dropping In the throat, and satisfied
had not luckily been advised to take the Constitu-
tonal Catarrh Remedy, would ere long have into
that terrible disease Consumption the irritation
had already stealhy encroached upon my throat and
lungs You may do with this letter as you deem best.
Yours truly
GEO. S. BoswoRTH Harmar, Ohio.
The writer of the foregoing is endorsed by Messrs.
Allen Co., Druggists at Harnar, Ohio in the fol-
lowing terms:
Enclosed please find letter from Geo S. Bosworth.
He is No. man in every respect; is a good Chris
an, of the pillars Of the Presbyterian church
is a man of no small influence, known all over the
county; one whose word is never doubted: and we
pride ourselves that permitted TO use the name
Of such man. We could send more certificates but
think this one is enough coming it does from one
of our most influential citizens Should any one want
more proof, tell them to call us and We will cite
them to all the proof they may WANT
Price 81 per bottle. Pamphlet of 50 pages, giving
treatise Caarrh, with nnumerabe cases Of cures
sent FREE, by addressing the Proprietors,
LITTLEFIELD & co, Manchester, N H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20

The "sIMoSDs' saws fare Strengthened by means Of
heat and pressure, and uithOuf hammering, and are
warranted. superior to hammered saws for the follow
log reasons:
The success Of the process requiring uniform heat
insures perfectly uniform temper, and they fe and
set in a more sdfisIdci0ry Hidnntr.
Being free from uneven strain or buckle they stand
up 10 their tc0rk better.
As the steel is left in a natural condition by this
process the retain fheT original shape, posi-
ton, as they reduced size, thus avoiding the
necessity and expense Of re-hammering.
Being made Of a higher quality Of steel than it is
practical to use by the old method, they hold an edge
longer.
Large circular mill can be run at any reason
able eed with equally good results-saws so inches
in diameter having been tested from 400 to 1850 turns
a minute, with perfect satisfaction,-whie hammered
saws mast be hammered differently for different
speeds.
The "SIMoEDs' saws received at the Centennial q
Medal, Diploma, and the following report of the
Board Of Judges:
"Circular Saws Of beautiful finish and form, and
originality in the method Of manu- fgciurs."
trial of the "SINoSDsn Saws will satisfy any mill
man that he cannot AFFORD 20 use hammered saws.
Send for Circular Price List.
s I'M ONDS ANFG. CO.,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20
CATAR RH.

CATABRH WITH ALL ITS PECULIAR SYMPTOMS
FOR TEN YEARS, FAST VERGING ON CON-
SUMPTION, COMPLETELY CURED BY LESS
THAN FOUR BOTTLES OF
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20

Having sold above brands several years, we pro-
nounce them as good # rot THE BEST offered in
this market.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20

A Full supply ON Hand, at Wholesale
and Retail.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-20

Sold In BrAttleboro by H. G. WILLARD 4 co
Wholesale BY al dealers In medicines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-19
Notice to Creditors In Bankruptcy.
UNITED STATES
Nj AISk,

In THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
In the matter OF Geo Il.
Staples X I'm Ii. Staples indi-
vldualiy, and us members of the
firm OF Geo. and VIM II. Sta. In Bankruptcy
pies, OF Belgrade, In said
District,
Bankrupts
nIsTRICT OF MAINE ss.-A meeting of the
~ individual and co-partnership creditors of
SAID bankrupts will be held at the Office of John
w. May, Register in Bankruptcy, in the Court
House, at Augusta, on the eleventh day of Octo-
ber A. D., 1871, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, for the pur-
pose of inquriug whether resolution accepting a
composition proposed by said bankrupts to the 10.
divdual and co-partnership creditors, respective.
ly, to wit composition OF fifty per centum to each
OF their individual and co partnership cred tors in
satisfaction OF the debts owed by said bankrupts
t. each OF their said creditors has been passed in
the manner directed by Sec IL OF the Bankruptcy
Amendment Act, approved June %, 1874. and the
Revised Statutes OF the United States, title Xxi,
Bankruptcy, and has been confirmed by the signa.
tnres required by said sections. And also, wheth.
Ell Is for the best interests OF all concerned that
SAID resolution accepting the compositions pro-
posed) should be recorded, and that the said
statements, showing the whole of the assets and
debts OF said bankrupts, both as individuals and
as eo-paItlers, should be fled
WIN. r. PREBLE,
Clerk of the U. S. District Court for the District
OF Malne. octl-t&w3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-19

Winter came. The first covering of
snow lay upon the earth the holy Christ
mas season drew near. Christ mas Eve,
with it's w0ndrous splendor, came to the
earth. 4a a.m .U-..
Valerie had slishted all invitations, aud
had remained quietly at home.
A beautifully adorned fir tree stood in
his studio he had made little Christmas
box for the poor children OF his neighbors
the over-full heart longed for one
Christmas joy.
The children had departed. long ago /;
the old servant had extingushed the can
dies. An odor of fir and wax tapers pen
etrated the room. the sweet inscense OF
the sacred time.
Out of doors. bells were ringing for
the high feast. Valerie, absorbed in
gloomy membranes. was sitting before
the picture of his child. In vain, he had
expected letters from Rome. An intense
longing came over him for wife and
child, for the holy city the simple, affect
ing, melodies of the Pifferari sounded in
his ears.
1t seemed to him, suddenly, as if he
must throw aside brush and palette, and
wander away by night, as far as his feet
could carry him, farther and still farther,
till he should find the loved ones.
Then steps sounded through the house
doors opened, and then the footsteps came
nearer; he had arisen, the blood flowed
around his heart, an odd foreboding, like
an oppressive mountain, lay upon his
breast. He wished to hasten forward, Il
call but he was in dream. as it were
his feet were rooted to the floor his lip:
moved, and yet, no sound escaped his
throat. Then the steps strobe lightly ant
quickly through the reception room, ther
hand raised curtain, cry looseneC
his bewilderment. Valerie saw his wi I
before HMM her arms she bore some
thing smiling feebly-a sweet, sick child
Full of happiness and anxiety he EN-.
braced both. .'Georgiana, my child
you-you--sick ?"
40, no. papa. could not endure it
You stayed away SO long; and then,
must again be not angry; look for my
doll! Where is she p
"valeriop said q full, womanly voice
NOW, for the first time, do l know what
inconsistencies is. Our child was failing
whether from longing for you, or for her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-19

KENNEBEC COUNTY.-In Probate Court at ~.
gustd, on the fourth Mondayof September, 1871
A BlGAll. WILBUR, guardian OF Mary e. vii.
"A bur OF winthrop, in said County, minor hav.
ing peiitioned for license to sell at public auction
or private sale, the following real estate oil said
ward the proceeds to be placed on inlerest viz /:
All The interest of said ward in one undiyi led
ball OF The homestead of her deceased father sinh.
ject u the widows right f dover therein.
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully, prior 10 the filth Monday OF
October next, in the Daily Kennebec Journal n
newspaper printed in Augusta, that all persons in.
terested may attend at Court OF Pro then to be
holden at Augusta and show cause, if any, why
the pray er OF Iald petition should not be gr nted
IL. X. BAK ER, Judge.
Attest: On iRLEs HEwINs Register.
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