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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
Died at EiRhty-Four.

Mrs. Eli Birkeland, the aged moth.
er of C. C. Birkeland, died 1T the
home4ef Anders Olson, north of Foot
Lake, last Sunday evening. She had
been hale and hearty and retained her
mental faculties until the hour Of death.
She had been about during the day,
but in the evening she lay down and
without any noticeable pain. or illness
peacefully passed away. The deceased
was eighty-four years of age at the
time of death. Her husband, Christi an
Birkeland died in 1881. They had
lived in the county since 1871. The
deceased leaves four children in life, -
Mr.. G. G. Birkeland, Mrs. Bertha
Johnson, Mrs. Karina Elgeross and
Miss Christine Birkeland.s The de-
ceased lived with the son but death
overlook her while on a visit at Oh
sons place. The funeral took place
Yesterday from the Olson home, Rev.
p. p. Gynild officiating. The remains
were laid at rest in the Free Lutheran
cemetery. The bereaved ones have
the comforting assurance that comes
ct q Christian 8 death, and the sacred
memory OF beloved mother which
will always remain with them as an
inspirat for oil that is noble and
good.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
Called AWay,

D1ED:-Mrs Torgun Nelson Gjosteen. at the
home of her son, L. G. Nelson, at Lake An
drew. June Is, 1900, of paralysis, at the age
of rs years months and 20 days.
Mrs. Nelson was born in Flo, Hal
lingdahl, Norway, March 25, 1924.
Came to America when 18 years of
age and located first near Milwaukee.
She lived in Spring Grove, Mime
sofa, a number of years and in 1886
came to this county where her hus-
band took homestead at Nest Lake.
The deceased has lived in this neigh.
bOrhOOd ever since. She was married
twice and leaves two children by her
first husband: Mrs. Christine Burt
ness, of Fillmore county, Mrs. Bar
bara Burtness of Elbow Lake, and by
her last husband Lars and Hans Mel
son OF this vicinity and Mrs. Ida
Christensen of Roseau county; also
two brothers, Hans Hanson of Detroit,
Becker Co., and limerick Hanson OF
Spring Grove.
The funeral took place at the Nor.
Synod church of Norway Lake, Rev.
Jordahl oficiating.-New London
Times.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
KERknovEn AND VICINITY.

June rs.
The series of religious meetings at
West Salem Saturday and Sunday
were we'll attended. Mr.. and Mrs.
Tyler, step parents of Mrs. G.. e..
Pritchard, returned to Fort Wayne,
Wis. after few weeks visit with the
Pritchards. Mrs. p. Westlund, of
Horace, N. D., is visiting with rela-
tives here this week. ). .Thos. Scotton,
of Willmar, held services in the Pres
sbyterian church here Sunday morning,
in the absence Of Rev. Handyside.
He also attended the Sunday school
session. J. P. Johnson, of Mime
apolis is spending his vacation with
relatives and friends here. :. Mrs. F.
Brandt of Duluth visits relatives here
this week. =. Mrs. Z. Rodlun of Will
mar attended the meetings at West
Salem Saturday and Sunday -. Mrs.
BergluDd from Lake Mary, who has
visited at p. S. Ekberg's, returned
home Wednesday Mrs. p. Wreiss-
.ner and children Of Dassel came up
Saturday to spend a few days with
relatives here Mr.. and iss Falk
of svea Sundayed at J. Finstrom' 8.
TOMMY.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
Sptcer Entertains the Shopmen.

Last Saturday was a gala day for
the little village of Spicer, the occa-
sion being the annual picnic of the
st. Cloud Great Northern shopmen.
A special train carrying the shopmen
and their families arrived early in the
day, and other trains arriving later
helped swell the crowd. It is estimat-
ed that there was an attendance of
about 1000 people, including those
from the surrounding country.
The program of sports took place
near the Mardin pavilion and a large
number of row boats as we'll as the
steamer gave the picnic party an op-
portunity to see the beautiful scenery
of Green Lake. The st. Cloud band
furnished excellent music for the oc-
casion. Dancing in the pavilion
wound up the amusements of the day.
It was jolly, good-natured crowd
and the excursionists brought home
with them many pleasant remem-
brances of the days outing at Green
Lake. The success of the picnic was
due in large measure to the faithful
work of A. G. Mardin and his able
assistants on the reception committee.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
Patriotic Festival.

The Swedish Lutheran Tripolis
church will hold it's annual patriotic
festival on the Fourth of July in Jepp-
&C sons grove near the church. A very
good program will be rendered, con-
sisting of singing, music and speeches.
The oration on the grand memories of
the day will be delivered by Rev. L..
A. Johnston, D. D., of St. Paul. He
will speak in both languages. Pro-
gram to begin at II a. m. sharp. Din
ner and refreshments will be served at
nominal prices. Let all good people,
who want to spend the glorious Fourth
in a patriotic and entertaining man.
ner come. There will be room for all
and all are welcome.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
LAKE LILLIAN.

julie lC.
According to present indications the
farmers in Kandipohi county will re-
ceive very light crop, on account oil
the long drought. And yet it is re.
ported that the condition is worse in
other places. ...: Miss Ellen Skutle o1
Willmar visited friends out here Sat-
urday and Sunday. :. Rev. Ekstrom,
the Swedish teacher, will haue bas.
ket party at the Roselillian school
house, Saturday, July 7th. All are
invited. Ladies bring baskets and
gents bring the cash. IA ball was
given at Mr.. Kingma's place last Sat-
urday evening". .Someof the Roseland
and Lake Lillian people made a trip
to Kandiyohi lake last Sunday. We
democrats are wondering if they were
in the annexation business. D.. Miss
Mary Nordstrom returned from Min.
neapOlis last Saturday 1t is re-
ported that Alfred Johnson will soon
return from North Dakota. >. The
picnic at P. Johnson's last Saturday
was a snccess. The program was we'll
carried out in all it's details. The
Svea band furnished some fine music
which made the occasion still more
enjoyable. Oscar Lundquist, who is
working in Atwater, attended the pic
mic here Saturday,. ). Mr.. A. Walner
made a trip towards toe north pole
lately. Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Wal
cen Of Willmar visited relatives and
friends here last week. >. .Pelle of Rose.
land, here is a part of the item re-
ferred to: "They went over to Mr..
Bornstedt's place with Axel who just
finished a successful term of school al
THAT place" Do you see what place
you refer to? We need no microscope
to see your reports. but to understand
them is mighty difficult thing, espe.
cially when you come to John Lind Is
responsibility for wheat prices. That
is Greek to US democrats. XINGTIPPA.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
Picnlo Excursion.

On Sunday, July 8, on account of
the Northwestern Scandinavian Sing
.ers Association picnic at Fort SMELL
ing Park, ST. Paul, the Great North.
ern will run q special train from Will
mar and intermediate points. Fare
for round trip good on this train only,
from Willmar and Kandiyohi, $500,
from Atwater, $3.50 Train leaves
Willmar at 100 q. M; Kandiyohi at
s7:13 and Atwater al 7:30;; returning
leaves 81. Paul At 3 Z. p. Go and
hear them sing. Chorus Of 600 voices.
Other attract ctions.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
A GUESSING CONTEST.
The Tribune Offers a Good Prize 70,
the Best Guess as to WilImar's
Present Population.


There is a wide difference ofopinion
as to what the present population of
Willmar will be found to be. Some
say 5000; others 1000; some more:
others less.> In 1890 the number of peo-
pie residing in Willmar was 1925: in
1895, 2,511. All are agreed that the
town has grown; how much, is the
question. We invite the readers of
the TRIBUNE to file their guesses with
the paper. TO the person who is found
to have first guessed the correct num-
Der, a prize will be given-If gentle
man, suit of clothes; if a lady, a
dress pattern. The winner may select
the goods from the stock of any mer-
chant who uses the advertising columns
OF the TRIBUNE, at a costnot to exceed
Sl5. In case no one guesses the COR
rect number, the prize will awarded to
the nearest guess. The contest is tree
to subscribers of the TRIBUNE and
their families only. Each guess must
be written in ink on the counon
found in the TRIBUNE, cut out, n names
properly filled in, and be sent to this
when the guess arrivesywill be stamped
upon 1t, and will determine theright of
priority. Anyone in any way connec-
ted with the local census or the TR1B.
UNE force is barred. The contest is
confined to residents of the county.
If a child wins the prize, the parents
may buy clothing for it to the amount
named. See coupon elsewhere.
The contest will continue two weeks
longer, thus giving each subscriber
five chances to guess. . The result OF
the census will be made public in Sep
tember, it is thought:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27

The Otter Tail delegation Mithaiew excep-
tions insisted upon casting tnsirvotes for Daily
in spite of his declination, and when the Hodg-
son people, who were generally in favor of
DAILY if he could be persuadedtorun,s saw that
Daily boom was on to, stay, they were glad to
come to the support of the anable Otter Tail
senator. 7IsssseYa
In order to get back home before Sunday.
the boys drove across the co6ntry to Tintah, a
distance OF thirty miles, and boarded the night
train. ass8G&s4
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
CONGRESSIONAL opHvEMriom.
The Kandiyohi DelsgAtIon at Fereu.
Fails Poople' s seow-wow.


The delegates attendln8 from Kandiyohi
county were the fonowing Senator O. N.
Grue, James McManus We Lawson, o. F.
Johnson, Sc. stansberry Ass0. Forsberg, N.
B. Carlson, o. A. Hedin, RE sperry, j: Emil
Nelson and John Guam. After carefully can
vassing the situation, the delegation decided
not to support either of the avoWed candidates
from the upper end of the district, but to pre-
sent the name OF Thos. c. Hodgson of Grant
county as it's candidate. On Saturday morn
ing the delegations from the southern end Of
the district were canvassed and all but two,
Swift and Douglass, supported the move. Had
they come to the support their neighbor.
Mr.. Hodgson would have had 85 votes on the
first ballot, lacking but IL votesof nomination.
These votes might eveptua11y have come from
Otter Tail.
Mr.. Hodgson was placed IN nomination by
Roy E. Sperry in a neat speech, and the nom
ination was seconded by Messrs. Plowman and
Partridge of Otter Tail. TheTesilt of the bal
lots taken were as folio
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
LARGE CHURCH Meeting.
The Synod for the Norwegian EvangeI.
tcal Lutheran Church Of Amer.
lea Is In Annual Session
at WI1lmar.

The annual meeting of the Synod
for the Norwegian Ev. Luth church o
America, Minnesota district, is in ses
sion at Willmar. About one hundred
ministers are present besides repre- E.
sentatives from nearly every pasto
rate. A vast number of people from
neighboring congregations swell the
number of visitors that Willmar is
entertaining this week to above the
thousand mark. The meetings began
last Friday morning and will continue
until Thursday evening of this week
The exercises opened Friday morn.
ing with communion services at the
Synod church. Friday afternoon
there was roll call, reports from the
president for the Synod district, the
president OF the Synod and severa
committees.
Saturday was devoted to the discus.
sion of the subject: "The Second
Commandment Rev. Billie intro
duced the subject.
On Sunday, Prof. Larson, of Luthe,
college at Decorah, Iowa, preached il
the forenoon. Rev. and M. D. Birke.
land preached in the afternoon. Boil
were listened to by large and appre
ciative audiences. An Offering was
! received at the close of both services
amounting in all to 1910 for miss ion
ary purposes.
On Monday the entire day was de
voted to the discussion of schools
parochial and academic schools fo1
the Synodical district. In the even
ing Rev. Halyorson of Minneapolis
preached in the English language.
Tuesday yesterday was devoted .t<
the discussion of missions. Rev. ant
DR.. Blrkeland will be sent to Japa1
as missionary in that country. Home
missions were discussed during the
afternoon. In the evening seven can
didates, Messrs. Lunde, Olsen, Aust
void, Unseth, Teigen, S6renson ant
Norman were ordained to the ministry
The impressive exercises were con
Quoted at the ~Synodical church by tn,
Right Rev. K. Bj0rgo. The ordina
tion sermon was preached by Rev. O
Norman.
Today the subject for discussion
will be finances, and continued discus
sion upon educational institutions ant
upon the subject of the Second Com
mandment.
On Thursday the subjects to be con
sfd6red viii be charitable institution
and reports of committees. The cues
tion of a union of all Norwegian Luth
eran bodies will be discussed. Tht
discussion upon the subject of tn,
| Second Commandment will be brough
to a close.
The meetings, except those other.
wise designated, are being held at tht
Seminary hall. and are being attended
by immense audiences and great in
terest is being manifested.
The Sunday meetings were held il
Erick Nelson's grove, where accom-
modations were provided for the i'm
mense crowd.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27

Brakeman Wheaton, who was SUBJ
stituting for Brakeman Gallagher on
the Willmar- Milaca passenger run.
sustained a painful injury at Willmar
while making q coupling Of the engine
to the first coach. The middle finger
of the right hand was smashed.
Wheaton was brought here. the
wound was dressed and he went last
Wednesday night to his home at
Melrose !. !. Brakeman Jos. Gala
CHER has about concluded to purchase
a large tract of land near Milaca.
Itc contains $40 acres of mine forties. =
st. Cloud Journal Press. s.s= .ssss
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
Spicer to Celebrate.

Arrangements are progressing sat-
isfactorily for the Fourth of July cele-
bration at Spicer, on the banks of
that popular summer resort, Green
Lake. Good, able men. have been
placed on committees. A good band
and good speaker will be procured.
A full program will be carried out
and liberal prizes will be offered.
See large bills for further informa-
tiOn.
1872 COMMITTEE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27

At the Lutheran Free church festi-
val July 4th, in O. B. Glarums grove,
Prof. II. A. Urseth of Minneapolis
and Rev. M. B. Sveen of Benson will
make addresses. There will be sing
ing by Student Fosse from Augsburg
Seminary and also by choir.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
c0LFAx.
June q.

June ~.
Martin Nicholson, the jolly Belgrade
clerk, is enjoying a vacation. Mrs.
CHARLES johnson has been on the sick
list Tor some time. Rev. Birkeland,
VINO has for some years past done
Missionary work in Japan, gave q
very interesting sermon in the Grow
River church Sunday, June II. Pre-
paratlons are made for grand picnic
to be held in Warner July l. The
smiling face of our friend Lewis Lar
son was seen around here last week.
Lewis is engaged as manager for q
lumber firm in ChokiO. Pete Ander-
son, one of Uncle Sans civil service
officers, has for the past week been
using his authority in necessarily
urging all male citizens to appear be-
fore him armed with spades and other
implements for making q creditable
road.
NAAs-OLSEN.
Miss Ranveg Elisa Olsen, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Knut Olson, was
united in marriage to Mr.. Lars Mas
on Friday, June Is. The marriage
ceremony took place at the Crow Riv-
er church at II O'Clock, Rev. Tolo
ofhcih ihting, and was witnessed by q
large gathering of relatives and
friends of the contracting parties. The
bride was attended by, her sister, Miss
lngal Olson, and Miss Helile Mas
Messfs. Andrew Olson and George
Mas acted as groomsmen.. After the
ceremony the wedding party repaired
to the beautiful home of the BRIDES
parents where they received the con-
gratllations from the many guests:
A sumptuous wedding dinner was then
served, to which the large company
present did ample justice. The bridal
pair were the recipients of many USE
ful and valuable presents, as we'll as
9 handsome purse of of money. The
contracting parties are we'll known in
this vicinity. We take great pleasure
in joining their large circle of friends
and extend to them our well-wishinps
and Godspeed on the undulating path
of life's journey. =. .se
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
Ice Cream Social,

The Swedish Lutheran ladies give
an ice cream social on the lawn near
their church in Third ward, on Friday
evening of this week, beginning at
six O'Clock. Coffee aud cake will also
be served. All are cordially invited
to attend, 49,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
FOURTH Of JULY.

The Fourth of July will be celebrated
at Swalin's place, Sec. 20, town of
Dovre. A merry-go-round, sack and
foot races, and dancing will be among
the amusements offered. Music will
be furnished by Swalin's orchestra.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27

The Young Peoples Society of
Fridsborg will render a musical and
literary program and have a basket
social on the 4th of July in Gustat
Carlson's grove, in town of Crooks,
Renville county. A speech will be
given by Student J. M. Person. The
band from Renville and others have
been invited. The program begins at
half past ten. Besides the baskets ice
cream and other refreshments will be
sold. Everybody young and old are
invited. COMM1TTEE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
LOCAL NOTES.

l
Office. 18.tf
Window glass, all sizes, at Carlson
Bros. & Frost's.
DR.. G. E. Gerretson, dentist. Office
in Mikkelson block, Willmar. 22t
FOR RENT-House in first ward
Inquire at Boyd's grocery store. 20t
A good square meal at the Farm ers
restaurant for 70 cents. 12-14
Geo. w. Johnson has secured the
services of second baker from the
cities.
For reliable fire insurance as chea1
as any, see B. T. Otos, in TRIBUNE
building. le
The ladies of the Catholic societ,
took in about Sl5 at their social las
Wednesday,.
The ladies of the w. G. T. U. will
meet with Mrs. V. E. Lawson mex
Thursday afternoon.
j. Poferl had finger smashed re-
Gently while attending to his work on
a. railroad locomotive.
Mrs. F. F. Nelson and Miss Eds
Peterson attended the funeral of Aze
Anderson at Atwater Monday.
George Tompkins of Minneapolis
has taken thes position of timer re-
Gently vacated by G. S. Neuberger, al
"A. N. Lewis.
P. Lnndberg will erect another resi-.
dence adjoining his residence prop.
erty, on the corner of Fifth street and
Becker avenue.
Housemover knight was home from
Glenwood to superintend the work on
the DR.. johnson building. He left
again last evening.
J: A. Lindblad of Svea is in the
village under the care of DR.. Nc
Laughlin. He Is being treated fol
paralysis of the side.
Azel, daughter of Andrew Anderson
OF Atwater, died last Sund ay Of quick
consumption at an age of 6 years
The funeral was held Monday.
The G. L. Mclaughlin residence
property has been sold to the Catholi.
society, and will be occupied as par
sonage by Rev. Father Malloy.
B. S. Covell has gone on a tri1
through the western country, ant
will probably decide to locate in th,
stock business at some favorable
| point.
Roise & Qvale have secured tn,
services of three new statesmen at thei1
store-Messrs. o. N. Nelson and Car
Paulson of this place and Mr.. Omar
of Minneapolis. -
Willmar friend of sRey.s.zEI.. 2. b Toilet
son have had tie pleasure of visi
from him the past week. Rev. Toilet
son has charge of Free Lutheran
church in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Miss Irene Goulding was the victim
of surprise" party last Wednes
day afternoon, planned by her youne
friends. The occasion was the tentl
anniversary of her birthday.
Eugene. Oldest boy of F. F. Nelson
while playing around the barn Mon
day in some way fell and wrenchet
his shoulder badly. The little fellow
is obliged to carry his arm in sling
The deciding game of ball betwee,
the Litchfeld and Willmar clubs will
be played here next Friday. Th,
boys hope to have good attendanc,
at this contest for the ch hampionship
Some OF our base ball enthusiast
will probably accompany the ball clul
to Clara City the Fourth. The Olivi.
and Willmar teams will put up a goot
game in the contest for that purse o
800.
Attorney Benz. Castberg wishes t
announce to the public that his offic'
in Willmar will be open during tn,
summer as usual except on Mond avs
when he will he at the lake with hi
family.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
July 9Th.

The members of the Swedish Luth-
eran church of Svea will celebrate
the Fourth of July by giving a picnic
in Charley Lindberg's grove. The
Svea band will furnish music. A Sc
lect program will be rendered in the
forenoon. Dinner will be furnished
by the ladies for rs cents. The ladies
sewing society will hold an auction in
the afternoon. In the evening an ice
cream festival will be held followed
by fire works. All are cordially in.
yited to attend and help us celebrate
this glorious day in a fitting manner.
COMMITTEE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27

Miss Mamie Sjoberg will be united
In marriage next Monday to Alfred
Trnlson of Fahlun. The maria age
takes place at O'Clock p. M, at the
home OF the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nels P. Sjoberg, in the town OF
Kandiyohi. .>= H.. e.. s.,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
JUNE WEDDINGS.
4 Number Of Young People Made
Happy.
Republican Press
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

phine Peterson, both of this place
which occurred at the Swedish Luth
eran church Monday afternoon. The
church was very nicely decorated for
the occasion. The bride was attended
by the Misses Marie Linehan, Mabel
Peterson and Clara Davidson, and
Messrs. Theodore Peterson, Edwin
Peterson and Harry Christensen
waited on the groom. Ruth Peterson
of Minneapolis and Esther Nicholson
were flower girls. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. G. J. Schoberg.
A reception was given at the home of
the bride. They will take up their
residence at once in the east part of
the village, in the house of II. P. Han
son.
MICKELSON-SWAN
On Tuesday occurred the marriage
of Louis A. Nicholson and Miss Em-
ma Swan, who are numbered among
the popular young people residing
northeast of the village. The cere-
mony took place at the Swedish Luth-
eran church at two O'Clock in the after
noon. The Misses Hattie Nicholson,
Agnes Swan and Matte Nicholson
were maids of honor, and Oscar Ring
strom, George Nicholson and Willie
Paulson acted as groomsmen. A re-
ception and dinner was given at the
home of the BRIDES parents. We un-
derstand they will reside at the home
of the groom north of Grove City.
GLADER-PETERsON.
One of the largest weddings of the
season occurred Wednesday after
noon, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Peterson. southwest of the viii
lage, when their daughter, Miss Annie,
was united in marriage to Charles
Franklin Glader of this place. The
ceremony was performed on the lawn.
Ittook place shortly after two O'Clock
Rev. J. A. Wagner of this place off,
ciating. The bride was attended by
the Misses Ida Nelson, Lydia Glader
and Nellie Peterson. Messrs. Sumner
Glader, W. J. Peterson and Edwin
Glader acted as groomsmen. At about
six O'Clock splendid wedding supper
was served on the lawn. They will
make a brief wedding tour to Duluth
and the lakes, after which they will
take up their residence in Atwater.
NEY-DoUGHERTY. <>
The marriage of Newman Whitney,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. "A. Whitney
of Diamond Lake, and Miss Nellie
Dougherty of Kandiyohi was solemn
lied at the Catholic church in Kandi-
yohi, Wednesday forenoon at ten
o'clock, the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. Father Malloy. A
reception was given, after the cere-
mony by Mr.. and Mrs. Farrell Dough-
erty, parents of the bride. A dance
was given in the evening. Mr.. and
Mrs. Whitney will begin housekeep-
ing in the near future at Willmar,
where the groom is employed.
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