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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
PROGRESS IN EARNING

The progressive spirit OF the age is
felt on the majority OF the American
farms. and the m ,nifeststions OF this are
evident 10 the better conditions and sur
roundings OF many farm homes, and In
the seeking OF Information as 20 best
methods OF farm management. Farmers
themselves are everywhere awakening
70 the fact that there are not only bad
methods, but also good and even better
and best methods Of farming, and that
as they hsve kno~ledge OF these meth
ods and ss farmers practice them, they
take their position ia agricultural circles.
The fact is also made more and more
emphatic that our best farmers are the
most persistent questioners as 10 soils,
their culture and f.rtiliz ,tiou; ss 10 the
most profitable crops 10 be grown IN
their special localities, the ones best
,dspted 20 their market facilities, aud 10
the ones demanded by such market !;
also as 20 the places TO secure the most
reliable stock, grain, seeds, etc, and as
10 the treatment OF them from the time
they reach the farm until ready for sale.
Those seeking information OF such
character may make experiments and
nav make mistakes, but when the ques-
,ioner is intelligent such stumbling
blocks in the way Of success disclose the
fact that there Il something wrong that
must be made right, sud the why's ana
the hows are more persistentiy put
Rural World.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

from his cigar and took two or three
draws at 1t. his eyes the while nxed on
the young mans face.
Ralph smiled.
"well. he said, go ahead"
at suddenly occurred 10 you," con-
tinued Hendricks. "that the sand was
taking tho impression Of your feet. and
you sprang to the swing. You climbed
one Of the tow ropes to the boughs 70
which it was fastened and then drew
the swing up after you. After this you
unfastened the rope and cyammed IL
into the hollow Of the tree"
"What did ! do them" asked Ralph
coolly. "I swear, you have - many
eyes AZ q water beetle. IwondeF II even
you could tell what I next did"
Lampkin, who had had oonsiderable
experience with criminals. decided sd-
miringly that this was the coolest cul.
prit he had ever met He glanced at
the adept and was astonished 70 re Q
broad grin ON his face.
"You crswled ont On . long boush
till it bent down to the roof Of the
wood she'd" answered Hendricks "This
reached. you next went from 1t to the
roof Of the wellhouse, thence to the roof
Of the vefanda, thence into your room
through an open window"
Pretty good" said Ralph calmly.
But has it occurred to You, Hendricks,
that some one else might have done all
this?"
"I went into your room and searched
it." went on the detective. II found
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

II was a newly opened Furnishing
store, and one window was resplendent
with neckties and cravats OF glorious
brilliancy. Confidently they announced
In gilt letters, ANY article removed
from the windows" So when Smith
son walked In and requested to see that
bright pink and green shot with pea
cock blue In the front row" the polite
salesman disarranged the front and
after some considerable trouble brought
out the desired object.
Rather loud, isn't itT remarked
Smithson.
The affable salesman was In COM
plete accord. Certainly II Is striking"
II thought so. You needn't put Il
back"
"Very well. sir" and the man began
to wrap up the thing Of beauty In its
bed OF tissue paper. Anything else to
day. sirY'
"Oh. 1 don't want It." said Smithson.
"only you know you advertise, Any ar
ticle taken from the window and -
this hideous thing offends my esthetic
taste / thought I'd ask you to remove
II. that's all. Good day"
Then that salesman philosophical 1u-
dibly and with much fervor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

To al persons Interested IN either OF the estates
herxinNfter named
COUNTY of Oxfort. on the Sri Tuesday of Nov
IN the wear OF our Lori one thousand niDe nun
trri. the folloxing matter having been present.
ei for The Sction thereuPon hereinafter incicA'eu'
Taas notice tAerrof be given % al per~ons In
teressed ey causing a copy OF this Orrer 70 ce
Published three weeks successlNeiy ~ sHS - -
ford Democrat. newspaper Peensnsa AZ :, :
Probate Court % be held AZ said Paris, on tne
thlri Tuesday Of Dec, A. u. iso, A. = OF es ~,
clock IN the forenoon. and be heard thereon II
taeY sc cAasc.
CHARLES II. TfBBETT>. late OF fryeburg;
feosA-ei viii znd petition for probate thcreet
presented hy Hattie &. robetts, the ekccS'r'h
therein named.
LIZZIE ;. ROBERTSON. late % Paris. DE,
oeA-ed. va ant Pstision for probate tnsreo'
presented by George ID hooerts"h' '"e e>
ecusor therein namesi.
NAgTHA L. McKEES. late OF Paris, DE.
ora.ri- vi and petition for probate thereof
presented by Henry II. Mehesn. toe ehee"s''
therein nAmct
MELVIN II CARVER. late % ptxneid. ae-
cea-st petition for the Appointrsnt OF nfrvn
{ Waite A. administrator presented oy " -
Carver et a.. hc;rs-
IVORY KENIsoS, lAte Of Porter. dcoeSsed .
cnA Noo0upt presented for Anowanncs w
Csiaerios kenisOn. adninisirasrix'
ELLEN c. HERRICK. late OF oxterd. de.
ceased GnAl account presenter 'or sA""A"Se
bv t,eo A. Wilson administrator.
CHARLES A. ANDREWS, late Of Wool
sto.,S drreased drst account presenter Tor A.
l0wAnce by Frank z Andrews. sdministrsior-
DANIEL NJ. CANNON. late Of Paris. De
c~A-el. Art account presented for ALLOWANCE oS
James : Wright administrator.
ADDISON 4 HERRlCK. Judge OF said Court
A true coPy-Attest. ,,,- ,,---....-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
MAKE The PIG GROW.

Give young pigs good start. IL VIII
ne ,o your interest 20 do 80. A young
piy that has once been stunted VIII never
wholly outgrow il. no matter how gooa
the subsequent care may be- Any AMI
msl being grown for meat should have
feed ensaxh 20 make good gain every
dsy from birth 10 slaughter. If there Is
ever time In TINT animals life when no
gain Is being made in weight, all feed
consumed during that time Is practically
lost. for the profit all comes from the
fed THAI makes the gain above the
amount required 10 msinssiu the Aninsfs
needs. In other words, certain smount
OF feed h necessary 70 keep the animal
alive. and the profit must all come IRON
ths little extra feed that mskes the gain
in flesh. A young animal will gain
more on given quantity Of feed than sn
older animal on the same feed. thins
we might safely say the younger the
animal the greater the gain for the ieec
consumed. That Is why it pays better
70 feed young stock.--Swine Advocate
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
(ro m ooxfMuml
0nlek WitteA.

EFT was simply an exhibition Of nerve
and quick wit" said the old banker
who was dining at his club with q
number Of friends. mo one but the
paying teller knew what was happen
Ing at the time. and what might have
been a tragedy was turned into com.
edy by his quick wit
During the noon hour one day an
old man approached the paying teller
and presented a check for $1.0000O
With II was a badly written letter to
the effect that II the immediate pay
ment Of the check was not forthcoming
the teller would have his head blown
OF. He was nothing but crank, but
he had come armed for business, and II
the wit OF the paying teller had failed
him for sn instant there might have
been a tragedy. But the paying teller
coolly took up the check, glanced at II
and then handed 1t back with the re
mark that the crank had neglected to
put stamp upon II. In an instant the
crank was full Of apologies at his over
sight and departed to get stamp. II
took but moment to notify the police.
and the crank was put where there is
no danger Of his demanding the pay
ment Of any more $1.OOO.O0O checks at
the point Of a gum Detroit Free
Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

The law" he said. What 90 you IN
tend to do with mer'
Lodge. .you In the police station till
Il is decided whether you can get out
on bail. " replied Hendricks
Ralph laughed Its all q joke, be
said, turning to Miss Hastings Julia,
60 home with sister II promise you
ON my honor 70 be home tonight Have
I ever told you 4 falsehood?"
mo-" saif Miss Hastings 6he
started toward him. but stanwood dfew
her to the door, where Montcastle stood
trying to calm Miss Benton. Come
along" he said. 1T 10 no doubt a. he
saya Benton will come ON later.
Miss Hastings covered her face with
her hands and drew back irresolutely.
but at sign from Ralph she joined the
others and went out Of the house The
front door closed.
Ibid you want policeman. sir"
sounded Kola's voice from the hall
"If 10, he Ia here"
"He may wait ont there" replied
the detective. az don't think Mr.. Ben-
ton is going to give Us trouble"
"No; I'll take it all right. promise
you. said Ralph, with dry laugh.
"I couldn't fight a cat with these things
ON. say. Hendricks, enough Of thing
is q glorious sufiiciency. Take 'em Oh.
know it's all joka You are trying
to get even for my obstinacy Just now.
Hendricks ignored the remark.
"On second thought" he called ont
to the adept. tell the policeman to
take Mr.. Benton into the back room
until order cab
The policeman came forward and con-
Quoted Ralph to the small room at the
end Of the hall Kola approached, and
Lampkin, at signal from the detect
i've, came forward.
Come back there with me" Hen
bricks said to the doctor II want to
talk to the fellow. By the way, KolA
you did your part we'll. The cold chills
ran up and down my back like mice in
. revolving trap"
Diu ~ ousWoA youA puSP'c. A"ss
the chief thing" replied the adept
Cans say yet, replied the detect
i've. 1T won't do much harm anyway.
The women stood IL beautifully. Iwas
afraid they would 60 into Mysteries.
They are always anxious to under
stand psychical things" answered the
adept 1T was Mr.. Allen and Mr..
Montcastle who objected most 70 COM
ing. To tell tho truth. Mr.. Hendricks,
the arrest astounded me- ! should
think
Don't think Just yet" interrupted
Hendricks, with . laugh, and he led
them back to the little room In the rear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

II don't think 1 shall run anp risks"
the dress suit you had worn that even
ing, and on il were fragments Of tow
from the swing"
II presume IL would DO hard for me
TO prove that some one else had worn
my suit Of clothes that night, F" said the
young man. ibid you find ont where
had been In the city that evenings"
"To your club Hrst, then to the CAST
no with Van Aston"
Exactly" said Ralph. "How IN
comfortable 10 know that one has been
traced like thatl And to be suspected
Of such crime! Idon't fancy Ii as all,
Hendricks am not q lawyer by any
means, but am not such fool a. 70
believe you could hang mo with that
chain Of circumstances.
"You are heir TO q large fortune left
BY your father" went on Hendricks
impressively. "Only a short while be-
fore she heard the report Of the revolver.
according to the testimony OF Miss
Hastings, she overheard your father say
to some one: You are no child OF
mine from this day forth. I shall dis
own you tomorrow. You and your
father had recently quarTeled. !"
"Stopl" cried Ralph, rising in ex-
element "She did not testify that !
did not hear her."
"She did, asserted Hendricks firmly.
Ralph turned to Lampkin.
"Did-did you understand Miss Has
tings to testify 10 THAR" he asked In q
trembling tone.
~ did most certainly" answered
the doctor. "Mr; Hendricks quoted her
exact wordA
fro m ooX1Uuxnl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

An Englishman in Russia says that
1--WE may dislike Russia as we will and
perhaps must. but there Is no denying
that the men and women Of Russia are
good lockers" The men are tall and
well built" The women, especially
those Of the upper classes, have grace
and fascination that Is all their own"
The writer adds: II am tired Of hear
Ing English people say that this is all
show and that II knew them better l
should be greatly disappointed. Be
hind good looks and refined manners I
have found the depth and sincerity Of
the Scotch combined with the wit and
humOr of the Irish"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

Hou-e and lol 90 high Street. Bockneh vi
lA.-e now occupied BY me ss residence To-
rsri0p bs.t IN The village. House contains ufteen
~,t.hs.i rS.osDs enc bath r>som. hot and cold
water: sct range. hardwood foors, open rrn-
pianes heated with furnace Stable large. win
hox stalls and plenty Of carriage room. House
- n al LAS rrpair Water supplied by
BucsHeld kqae iuct Company, . Que ninth In
srrest IN which win be conveyed % the pur-
chaser
viii sell this property at great bargain ce.
f,-e Ara la. As shSf oocapy my sArm at that
tine
A. for sale three other houses that are rented
6Eo. n HERsEY.
Bpckfeld. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

TIE subscrfber hereby gives notice thst ~
aAs boen duly appointed administrator OF 'n'
estate % ..
JOHN " STEVENS. lzte Of Canton.
IN the County Of oxford, deceased. an" s,.' go
bonds A. The law directs Al persons nasln.
temAnd. a.aip-t the estate OF sxld deceA-ea AZ
des,r~.i % present she same for ~etslenens. A.
al indebssa thereto are requested 70 make pay
meni Immediately. sw.srv
Nov Ath. lao. JOHN r. >"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

To-day the seat of the sheep shearing
,,dnssry of the Union has shifted from
,hs middle west 20 the plateau region
sssveen the Rockies and the Sierrss.
Sh,o Il still doing very well IN the
go New Mexico Ii ar the head, but
80 hs. dropped from first to fourth 10
sSs 49,, ,,sf Of mutton producing states. New
MEXICO is ar the head with mose s..'
400. 600, Montana has nearly q ".ny, -.
While wyoming leads OHIO oy ~. s.Gr
h.ndred thousand head. Idaho eiosely
Follows Ohio In the rating. Von,
Cal,forn,a and Texas each nAs ao0s'
]. 500, 900 shesp.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

Nontcastie and Ralph could be seen
standing and supporting Allen.
and revealed q strange sight. Hendricks.
his long beard and wig suspended round
bis neck and AZ red in the face as q
lobster. stood holding . revolver In his
hand and grinning at his prisoner.
lyon are under arrest for the murder
Of your father" herepeated. "The rest
Of your party had better retire"
Ralph's manacled hands hung down
before him. For moment be seemed
speechless Miss Hastings leaned to-
ward him excitedly and put her hands
on his arm.
For Gods sake. be brave. darliDgl"
he said. Its all q mistake. Il will b
cleared up at once" /" He turned to the
detective
II know too much 70 struggle against
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

Askit-Whatever became Of that pa
tient Of yours you were telling me
about some time agof
DR.. Sokum-Oh. he's got complaint
now that's giving me Q great deal Of
trouble.
Askit-Indeed! What IL II?
DR.. Sokum-Its about the amount Of
my bill.-Philadelphia Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
BOAT SONG.


when we boated, you and ].
swsying willows kissed the Screen.
Was III Yes, twas last July!
Little cloudlsts faxed the sky.
Just TO make 10 bluer beam,
When we boated, you and ].
Once again the lilies shy
Blow. An. did they fzircr sesmi
Was its Yes, 'twzs Last Julyl
Far from you the days dragged by;
Wintry hours without . gieam-
0ncs We bosted, you and l.
You were cruel then. Your eye
Csyly mocked my hope suprema
was Itl Yes. twas last Julyl
gtili love you. DO you aghf
Sweetheart, make II true-my dream.
While we're boating. you and
Say yoa love me-this Julyi
samuel NintIn Peck In Harper's Bsxas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

TIE subscriber hereby gives notice tns
nas been duly appointed adaintssssior' VIM N"e
Gil annexed. % the estate Of -.
IN he county Of oxford. deceased, and xsen
bonds A. she law dirscts. Al persons nAshs
demands against the estate Of said decessso -
desired % present the same for seHsmens' -.
al indebted thereto are reqnestea W ">~s f-'
RICHARD h. N. McCoLLisrEE-
Nov ath lqO
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

TIE subscriber hereby gives notioe ,ns. ne -
h.,n Iriv .prointed administrator OF the essatr
SARAHN BEAN, late Of Canton.
IN the County of oxford, deoea-ed, and gsen
bonds A. the avs dirvciS. Nj persons ussane
tenants AzAlnss the estate Of -asd deeesseu Ns
e-.,-e.f - nrr-ent the sane for settlement. snn
a. indebted sherctO are requested 20 MAKE pay
ment Immediately. oxv
Noy Ath. Eso JOHN 4. o"ao''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

We notice that Professor Robertson OF
Csnsda says that cow requires sooeI
one fourth pound Of salt per day 70 90
her best. This 10 something OF sur
nrise. bat the professor Is doubtless cor
rsct. He declares that milk given oy
,.ov that has all the salt she wants VIII
keep longer than milk from COW tns.
has not had salt, and he says ne nst
asmonstrsted the truth Of this. IL u
absolutely safe TO let the cows have al
the salt they crave and II the milk rs I'D.
nroved the consumer is so much anead'
Tr IA = fact known TO about every farmer
r., - hen cows do NOT have salt theiI
milk soon becomes nat In taste.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

There was a closet under the stairs
in the newspaper Office which was
chiefly used AZ q storage place for
waste paper. The managing editor was
haunted by the fear that some day this
closet would set the building on hrs.
To relieve his mind the once boy, aftse
much laborious thought evolved the
following sign and pasted II up on the
door: I'm case Of nre put II out"-Nsw
York Mall and ExpresA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

Mrs. HighbNwer-Don't forget my
dear. that in conversation the interest
must not be allowed to fiag.
Clara-But I'm sure l do my best,
mamma.
Maybe 30. but while the pianist was
playing thought once or twice that !
detected you listening to him."-Life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
comeoaT eoR the PIGS.

Pleasant days this time Of the year the
pigs can be seen lying on the grass en-
loving the sunshine. Under these condi-
tions, a full stomach, soft grass sward
and the suns rays, he does not care Tor
the near compsnionship OF his fellows.
He Is content without crowding. Don't
care 10 waste any animal heat keeping
suy of his companions warm, nor does
he care for any of their compaDionship
or the warmth OF their bodies. The
wise feeder will add 20 this comfort all
he can by feeding, for when comfort Is
the greatest pounds can be put on the
easiest and at the least cost.
In the fall these conditions do not
continue naturally very long. Ii is to
the advantage OF the farmer 70 continue
them artificislly as long as possible.
study the pigs habits and know under
what conditions he Is the most comfort
able with the aid Of natures surround
ings. Then try TO make the surround
ings continuous. Ii Is easier done than
most farmers think II they will only pu,
their minds TO it. Every time pig
soueals for want Of comfort or the need
of shelter he is losing his owner money
When he lies and steams In wet nest
when he huddles and crowds Tor the
under warmest place in the nest, be Il
losing money for his owner. The pig
loses many dollars for his owner and
never without . protest OF some KIND
He will call his attention 70 what he u
doing by his cries, by bis staring coat
and bumped back. I am safe In sayina
| that on every corn and hog farm 10 thu
corn belt there II enough fodder (stover,
soIna 70 waste each year TO give ths
hogs all comfortable and needed shelter
And more than this on nearly every farn
there are rails and lumber enough lyine
around loose TO make the needed frame
for such shelter. The trouble % usually
that farmers do not realize that th,
hoes should be shcltered.-Natioua
Stockman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

sYou NY that every one. even the
most abandoned villain, has some geod
in him somewhere, do you7 Wen, !
know . fellSw who's IN unmitigated
scoundrel, without . sinsie redsemins
trait"
@Hellol I didn't know you had aay
rival for Miss Daxiiagton's fsvee.s-
xAsDsrs Basas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

The subscriber hereby gives ncuce ,nAs ~ ~
teen duly appointed executor Oh sae
and testament Of
SYLVIA L. PRATT, late OF Paris,
IN the County OF oxford. decessed. anu Hssn
bonds ~ tie lav directs- AL persons ns'.as -
demands against the estate OF said dccesss1 az ~
desiresi 10 Tre-eut the same FOR sesxiement, sno
AL indebted therrso are requested 70 make pay
ment Immediately. x~ptcuT
Nov. ath. 1900. JAMES D
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
n. W. K. Abbott

Mr.. W. Z. Abbott, the very successful
manager OF the Bethel creamery, has
zone to Boston TO have the general In
spection Of Mr.. J. w. H0baEt's diidreut
creameries. This 10 deserved promo
tiou and it Il coming al the while 70
Maine boys who 1s themselves g
snecislists 10 agricultural work. yne
vacancy 1t Bethel viii Be 1lled by N.
Abbott's brother, Arthur. . yoaae nan
trained TO the business Of making cnosee
buteer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
AMONG THE FARMERS,
"srlnD rnrrrov.-

Coxrespondence ON practieal Agricultural topics
solicited. Address al communication IN
tended for this department 10 HENRY ID. Han.
noSD. Agricultural Esiitor orford pemocrnt
Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

Harmony Regarlless of Bxpsnse.
beg pardon" said the postal clerk
who had sold her the stamps, but you
font have to put 8 cent stamp on .
setter Cor Canada"
II know" said she, but the shade
lust matches my envelope, you know
-Philadelphia Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
MACHINERY AT DAIRY CONFERENCE

MACHINERY AT DAIRY CONF eRENCE.
In no line of farm work has there been
more rapid strides In advanced methods
aud practices than In dsirying. Ten
years ago the farm separator wss placed
on exhibition for the first time In our
state. To-day, many are In constant
use upon our dairy farms. The details
Of dairy work have been brought out
aud perfected, and advanced thought
has made its mark on every hand.
The course OF the Maine dairymsn has
been constantly upward, and to-day the
highest degree Of Intelligence guides the
hand, and brings oat firs,-clsss products.
The year just pas, has fully kept pace
with its predecessors. and advances have
been steady and constant.
The exhibit OF machinery az the Au-
gusts State Dairy conference on Decem-
Der 9Th and 7lh, will include several srti-
cles never before shown, which will be
Of much interest 20 all.
IL Is expected that hot air engine for
running separstors, churns and other
farm machinery will be one OF these.
This machine is bull, upon an entirely
new principle, u poiseless In operation,
free from danger, and easy 10 handle.
An electric motor with storage bat
terry for lighter work will add 10 the
interest, and be of special benefit 20
those who are using Bsocock milk test
ers or running other light machinery.
IL Is expected that an unusually large
amount Of the usual dairy machinery
will De shown and that much improve
ment will be manifest In this class.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
'Brevity s. tie
Soal Of VIZ

va Is ussdm. Blood Is afe. Impure
Aood & dOms death. HeaHh depends
on good Mood. Disease Is due to bad
Aood. Tie Hood can be punfied.
Lesinv say Hoods Sassapraa, Amer
las Greatest Blood Aedinne. punfies d.
A hdsf ssxy ba q tets tie tale.
Moods Sel1ep0d4
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

"Gra'ma, they's too many fodks|
a-bringin me mp. I'd set along bett9|
II I on'y bad you.s -Indianapolis Je1Es
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