davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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The question Of making the public
pay an entrance fee to Paris museums
arises asain. II is argued that the re-
ceipts t.-us levied will be useful to
the administration des Beaux Arts, as
an example the Italian and German
galleries are given. The vatican makes
$4,000 yearly, the Nuremberg museum
like amount, the Dresden Royal gall
lery $4,000 aud the British National
Portrait gallery $4,000.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

llflllzatIon and the crudest barbarism
tombined within its vast confines. It
Ia of its higher classes that one speaks
when one uses the word magnificent,
for here are portions Of the Russian
empire In which the inhabitants are
romplete barbarians.
These splendid high.class Russians
ran teach the world all there is to
know of luxury, for In the compare.
lively few decades since they became
~ other European nations they have
leaned to love the spendor OF fine
thinks, ADD no people on earth are
90 oxtravSgant, so lavish, so imperial.
" magnificent as these subjects Of
The Great White Gear. Their palaces
are the most superb in the world
their Jewels the most costly, their
nroas the most lavish and ornate.
Yet, oyen now, you scratch a Rus.
blan and you find a Tartar, and even
this untamable Russian nature is mag.
hificent
A court function in Russia sur.
passes in pomp and grandeur anything
else Of the sort in the world, and the
barbara splendor OF the interiors
where these same festivities are held
is more like something from the
Arabian Nights" than what the
twentieth century has to offer. No
western imagination can picture the
splendor of the jewels, the colossal
superhulty of display, which the
wealth Of generations Of mobiles in
Europe, the servility Of numberless
sultans, Asiatic kings and potentates
have heaped at the feet of the car
Of Russia.
At court functions the empress is
weighed down with jewels that
fairly dazzle one, ropes OF diamonds
as large as marbles, necklaces and
stomachers Of emeralds and pearls
like pigeons eggs in size.
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Last Enallsh BURNING.

The last person who suffered at the
stake In England was Bartholomew
Logatt, who was burned at Smithheld
In 1911, as a blashphemous hereto,
according to the sentence pronounced
by John King, bishop Of London, The
bishop consigned him to the secular
Of King James, who took care to give
the sentence full effect.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
Lost OnnortunltX.

you must not imagine" she said,
that | would be willing to sit out here
Glone with you II you we're not so
big, and strong, and able to pick me
up In your arms as If were a mere
child-in case anything happened"
Then because nothing happened she
tcld her friends that he was dull.
witted and probably had a soul like
wlthered lemon.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
London's Manv oravevards.

OF the 1852 burial grounds which Lon.
don has had only 40 are still In use.
More than so have. vanished from
sight entirely; about hundred have
been transformed from neglected, Of.
fenslve eyesores into bright, cheerful
gardens, where London's toiers medi.
tate among the tombs during their
luncheon hour and the rest, crowded
with graves, are closed alike 10 the
undertaken and the public.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

Prof. Thompson, who is a statistl-
clan Of reputation, has discovered that
In the city of New York each family
Of five persons consumes on an aver.
age four eggs day. In Chicago, II
It is accepted that the city has
reached population Of 100000, the
rate Of egg consuming is higher, and
every person In the city manages to
consume one whole egg each day in
the year
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
AVERAGE Families.

The best calculation that can be
made shows that the average number
o. children to tne white native family
a century ago in the United States was
more than six; in 1880 1t had fallen
to less than Ave; in 1860, to less than
four; in 1872, to less than three; in
1900, among the upper classes" In
Boston, to less than two.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
Cheap Cold.

A French alchemist claims that he
has made gold out of some cheap ma.
terial But as he only got half an
ounce OF gold after six months work,
there is not likely to be any rush to
follow his example, Gold making is
not better than boot making unless
one can make enough of Il.
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Chicken Serum.

In view Of the fact that chickens do
not suffer from tuberculosis DR.. vi.
guier de Maillane Of France tried to
cultivate the bacillus OF consumption
in the serum of fowls blood, and com
pletely failed. He is now experiment.
ing with encouraging results in the
use Of chicken serum as an antitoxin
for consumption
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
That Note Isn't New.

The information that "a certain
musical note raised to a great number
Of vibrations per second viii result in
the sudden and complete paralysis Of
the mosquito" comes from Stamford,
Conn. 1t is tantalizlngly indefinite,
but perhaps the Stamford discoverer
is waiting to have the note copy
righted before giving II to the world
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
Four SoXereiuna.

The American sailors to whom the
kaiser desired to make presents were
the three men who stood at his chair
while he dined. 1t isn't every day
that one sovereign has three other
sovereigns at his elbow, and It is not
a matter for wonder that the emperor
wished to commemorate the occasion.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
A Mueh.lnsursd knnsan.

Noting that a man in st, Louis had
nearly a million in life insurance, the
Globe-Democrat says: Outside Of
New York. Chicago and Philadelphia,
he probably carries the largest insur.
ance Of any man in the United
States" St. Louis must 60 way back
and sit down. c. ]. Devlin OF To.
peka has $1,2OO,OOO in life insurance.
Kansas City journal,
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

Fifteen years ago the r--eets of the
city Of Monterey, Mexico, we're emily.
ened by no other sound than the bleat
ing of kids being carried to the
slaughter To-day, Monterey boasts OF
being the Yankee town OF our sister
republic. 1t has railroads. brewerles,
steel works, cotton mills. brick yards,
wagon shops, soap factories and nearly
every other kind Of industrial improve
ment.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

She turning at the door)-I think
you are just hateful and I'm never go.
ing to speak to you again, so there's no
use coming into the MUSHROOM after
me-because I'll be on the rustic bench
at the far end Of the conservatory
Smart Set
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
Importatlona Of the OLIVE

Olives and olive oil, $4,000, 900 in
value, are bought by the United States
from countries bordering on the Med.
iterranean sea. The grower Of this
fruit in California will soon have no
difficulty In finding a market.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
Supreme Court sustalns tho Foot
Ease Trade. Mark.

Buffalo, n. Y.-Justice LauRhlin In Supreme Court
mas granted permanent injunction with costs
against Paul II. Hudson and Others ~ New York
CITY, restraining them from making or selling foot
powder which the court declares Il m Imitation and
intrlngement on FuotEase," nov ~ largely adyer.
used ana sold over the country. Tho owner Of tho
trademark " fout'Ease," Il Allen = Olmsted. of
lie Roy n. Y, and the decision IN this cult uphods
bis trademark and renders all parties liable who
lraudulenty attempt 10 pruat by the extensive
"FOOt.Ease" advertising IN placing On the markrt
the spurious aud similar appearing pre- pHration In
VOWED ia the case. This the court declares was
designed In initiation and Infringement Of the genu.
Inc " FootEase." Similar suits viii he brSurbt
agalnsI others who are now infringing On the Foot
Ease trademark rights.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

Stewart Edward White, author Of
"Conjuror's House has gone for a.
trip on horseback in the wilds of thd
Sierra Nevada mountains. He will
be gone three months, and will exI
plore the redwood country.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

We would rather sell our Rne San
Luis valley lands TO Colorado farmers.
Best water rights, fertile soil. low
prices, easy terms, II easteruers come
first-and they're coming fast-we will
sell to them, of course. Send for our
new booklet and see what you're miss
ing, The Colorado Bureau Of lmmigra-
ton, GIG Majestic Bldg, Denver, Colo.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
Chicago the Nations cnnltal.

Chicago is by logic and position
the legitimate capital of the United
States" said DR.. Toyokichi Iyenaga
Of Japan In the course Of lecture on
the Renaissance In Japan" at the
University OF Chicago.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
Where Republicans Are Scarce.

There are two Republicans in tho
Arkansas legislature, one In Florida,
three in Alabama, four in Georgia:
none in South Carolina and Mississip.
pi. Louisiana has one arti.organiza
ton Democrat.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

In letter advocating a plan for the
establishment in England Of a great
scientific school, Lord Rosebery says:
1T is little short Of scandalous that
our ambitious youths should be
Obliged to resort to the United States
and Germany for technical training. 4"
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
Coil OIL and Products.

Last year 6O,OOO,OOO barrels of ker.
osene were produced in the United
States, and 1t is reckoned that tho
proceeds from the sale Of this and tho
various by.products obtained from
crude petroleum aggregated nearly
$500 000. O0U.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

astound the world, but in their dress
as well. Their court gowns 80 OF
cloth OF gold or silver, rare land.
woven yelvets and priceless brocades
interviewer with threads of pure gold
These are encrusted with hand EN-.
6rodieries In gold and precious stones
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
Alphabet Statistics.

OF the alphabet, the letters most fire.
Quently used out of every 1000 letters
formed into words in daily use are
first the letter f, which takes the lead,
occurring 1877 times; the next T, run.
hing IS; o, 76; S, 10; |, Il; r, 20;
n, &C; II, IS; A, G.. and l., 40.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
SPLENDOR IN RUSSIA,
Os Of the Car Lead the World in Magnificent Display
and Barbara Extravaganza Priceless Jewels
at Court Functions.

Especial Correspondence

The eyes Of the whole world are
pom Russia Just now, and the magnif.
'ence Of its people lie the wonder of
e century. The last of the great
'iropean countries to become civil.
ed, II has forged ahead with mighty
rides, and today shows the highest
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
The Part Of Prudence.

A Chicago man broke marriage en-
gagement the day before the date set
for the wedding because he learned
that his intended had resigned her po-
sltion In a store and had no other Wis
ible means of his Denver Post.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

The largest factory Of chemicals in
the world is said to be the aniline and
soda establishment of Baden. Tho
works employ liS scientific chemists.
seventy.fve technical engineers, 3O5
clerks and more than 5000 working
men.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
Doesn't Inspire Confidence :.

An Indiana man lost a pocketbook
containing $1,000 and presented the
sleeping car porter who found It and
returned 1t a cigar. And now the por.
ter is afraid to smoke the cigar It
may be "lcaded, Cincinnati Enquir.
err.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

Are you superstitious? Not in the
least" answered Miss Giggins q used
20 be, but do you know, found that
whenever | got to believing in signs
lad bad luck"
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
Women Bow Before Men.

The Munich school board has or.
dered that all female school.teachers
must salute their male superiors frst
wherever they meet them.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
Natural MondAra-

THE solar system is monarchy with
The sun for autocrat. Our sideral uni.
verse is a republic, federation with.
out a dominating authority" says
Flammarion.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

No chromos or cheap premiums,
but a better quality and one.third
more Of Defiance Starch for the same
price Of other starches.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
Msll. Mhat,a the Anaw.r,

The student who wants to know, is
here again, asking who Martha" was
and why the island Is named for her.
-Marthas Vineyard Herald.
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SlaNerv In Africa.

over 90 per cent Of the inhabitants
in central and eastern Africa are Mo.
hammedans, and every man Of prom.
inence In central Africa Is a slave
owner.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
Tramps, Take NotleeI

Don't suppose 1t will in any way
lessen mans inhumanity to man, but
that need not deter us from mention.
ing that in Chester, Pa, a wayfarer
dropped dead while saving wood
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

He's certainly good Christian"
Not much, he isn't" What? You've
said so yourself Nothing of the
sort; | merely said he was a church
member. Philadelphia Press.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30
Vlsltors "a Nlaaara

The number Of visitors to Niagara
Falls averages three.fourths Of mil.
lion year. In the year Of the Buffalo
exposition there we're three million.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

Teacher-Can you tell me at what
age a man usually begins to get bald?
Bright Pupil-What kind Of q man
married or single?
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

Young married people should man.
age to avoid just one quarrel-the first
one-and then they will be happy all
their lives.-Memphis (Tenn.) News
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

WAS Il a genuine picniof" Il should
say so! The cream was fun 81 flies; the
butter full OF ants-and there was only
one spoon for six persons.
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smOts RaEter,s "puIlhead,, b-cent cIrar.

80 Mile finally married young Good
snoughT' Yes she said he was the
only man she had ever seen that was
good enough for her"
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

What kind OF a looking man is
Biggs?" Well he's the handsomest
man In town when I'm not there"
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-09-30

TELEGRAPH OPERATORS IN DEMAND
lelegThphy thoroughly taught IA the CENTRAL
BUSINESS COALEdk, Denver. Write for Journal
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An ounce of "Ill try" is better
than a ton OF IL can't
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Notice..

By virtue Of the authority vested in
the undersigned Trustees Of kingStree
School district, PURSUANT to the terms
of an act uf the General Assembly
entitled IAN Act to authorize the
Trustees of the KingStree School Dis
trict Of Williamsburg County to issue
Bonds for the purpose of erecting
chool Buildings and eQuippiag same
and purchasing Il lot or los" approved
the 23rd day Of February A. y. 1908;
Notice is hereby given that an election
will be held OF the eth day of April.
1903, to decide the question whether
the said bonds Shall be Issued or not.
af which election the qualified voler>
residing in KingstIee School District
are ent tied to vote. The voters who
favor the issuing Of said bombs will
vote Il bollOt with these words printed
thereon For the issuing Of Bonds,
and the voters opposing the issuing OF
sid bonds will vote a bal lot with the
words printed theron: Against the
issuing of Bonds" The Polls will be
opened ut O'Clock, a. m, and be
closed 1T O'Clock, p. IN at the Court
House in kingstrce. S. c. The follow
ing per:ons, Steel", Jr, E & Bur-
CESS, b B johnson, are hereby APPOINT
ed Managers to hold the said election.
LOUIS JACOBS,
J., STACKLEY,
NJ S. MONTGOMERY,
Trustees kingStree School District.
kingstree, S. c., April 3, 1909.
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WHIPPED FOR THEFT.
Rude Justice at Trio-Magistra'e Nc
Cants Ties Nuptial Knot.

CantS les Nuptlai hnot.
Farmers are finishing their
planting.
Grass is plentiful now AMI cat
e are growing sleek and fat.
Mr. j w Register Of Trio l.
away on IA trip 10 Baltimore.
Mr. Charlie Graham and Miss
Anne Jordan, both of thus sec
lion. we're united in the bonds OF
matrimony on the 9Th inst. by
Magistrate w B McCanls.
The festive turkey gobbler OF
the forest can make "goo-goo
eyes, all he wants at the hunter
undisiurbed as the season for
shooting him is closed; the deer.
too, is allowed to roam the WOO Is
unmolested, but we can run the
fox, all the same.
The people hcreabouts would
be glad 10 vote with The Usage
of Po,sum Fork" on the shad
question.
MIR W j Flowers household was
recently gladdened with a bright
eyed baby boy. This is the eighth
boy Of the family, all living.
| think | am correctly informed
as TO the following incident: One
night last week one Lem Nc
knight, white, in company with
one Smith, was passing through
rrio and stopped and Smith went
To a store to buy some crackers,
leaving with Mcknight a bundle
of cloth to be taken care OF until
he (Smlth) returned. Mcknight
took the cloth and ran off and
Smith sw0re out warrant for
him, Mcknight was found al
F N Smiths and arrested after a
little struggle and taken back to
near the town limits, where he
was placed upon a crosS-tie and
thirteen stripes put on him with
bIacS-gum pole, the prisoner
iowling Justify at every stroke.
I thought the whipping post was
abolished in 1865; this is the frs
case | have heard of since.
The bind-liger hunter visited
Trio recently and caught one Of
the eyeless monsters Come
again, Mr Hunter, there are more
tigers IN this county stralning
their poor. blind eyes trying to
look out for the hunter.
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GRADED SCHOOL Department.

eH-All matter that is printed in this column
first passes through the hands of the Supcriitend-
ent OF the Kngstree Graded School.
The following pupils made an
average Of 80 per cent or more
for the month ending April 10,
1908, and are thereby entitled to
20 on the
Honor Roll.
1st grade Jennie Lee StackIey,
Richard Harper, John Mont
gomery, Will Wilkins.
2nd grade - Katie Stackley,
Thomas Harper. Winnie Scott.
Essa Davidson, Robt Kirk, Lille
Alsbrook, Jeldy johnson. Annie
Blackwell, Marion McFaddin.
3rd grade-Cirace Cooper, Fred
Davidson, Tom Gilland, Bessie
Swami.
4th grade-Arthur AlIsbrook.
Ada Brockinglon, Fannie Sullivan.
5,h grade - Donnie F!agler,
Mary Swami, Mamie Montgomery.
9Th grade-Nila Whitehead.
William Barr, Paul Cooper, Ola
Coward, Burrie Brocklnton.
7lh grade
Slh grade
9Th grade
ERNEST " IGGINS,
Principal.
Apr. II: 1908.
Wise is the man who desires
only what he can obtain.
An ounce of "Ill try" is better
than a ton OF IL can't"
A man is seldom as smart or as
foolish as his wife thinks he is.
When some hear of a nclehbor
losing his good name they are
probably glad thew have mono tn
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Wise is the man who desires
only what he can obtain.
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Charity begins at home, and in
A great many instances it has a
very humble beginning.
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LOCAL ITEMS
! or INTEREST
-~WB@Bet~~

Or aTu Mrs = lINncH Ol ScEdH-
ton were in town this week.
Mr. Robt c Chase of Florence was
in town yesterday on business.
Miss Agnes Robertson of Charles
ton Is visiting ut Capt Kelley's.
Mr. B L Clarkson of Greeleyville
paid US a pleasant visit Tuesday.
Mr. r W Spann of TimmonSville
favored US with a call Saturday.
Mr. ] Hamp Finn of Lynch
paid us pleasant call this week.
The Graded school observed
Good Friday by giving a holiday.
Miss Virsie Walker returned to
her home in Georgetown last week.
Ell Pendergrass went to King
stree where he will spend several
days --Florence Times, April 8.
Messrs Thomas & Bradham'S
large new stables Are nearly conf
pleted.
If it happens in Williamsburg
county you will find it in THE
RECORD.
DR. Isaac n Boyd of Heinemann
( was among those who attended
court Monday.
Mr. ] Dupre Allsbrook OF the
State constabulary was in town
several days this week.
Mr. William Mccullough of Dock,
who Is attending court as a witness,
called to see US Monday.
Messrs 8 w G Shipp and George
GaIletiy Of the Florence bar were
here yesterday attending court.
Mrs E r McClary, of Kingstrce,
Is visiting Mr. P c McClary Of West
Front street .-Georgetown Times.
County Supt OF Education Cooper
Ii In Rock Hill this week attending
the educational convention now in
session.
Mr. " d Nesmith, who has recent
" been attending the Atlanta Dem
tai College, was in town Thursday
Of last week.
Capt w n Kennedy has recently
had his residence on Railroad ave-
nue. repainted, adding much to its
&ppearance.
A small key found on the rail
: road Yesterday has been left at this
once. The owner may recover
same by calling for it.
Capt G E Wheeler of Cades fell
from his bicycle yesterday, striking
his face on the ground and causing
several severe bruises.
BY vote of l4S to 80 the town
OF Anderson on April II decided to
issue bonds to the amount of $4,000
for new school buildings.
~
Mr. Peter G Gourdin has been
recently offered position In Tenn
essee. as civil engineer in the
government service.
We learn with regret that Mrs
Hogan, whose illness is reported by
our Greeleyville correspondent,
died on Tuesday at - o'clock.
So many of our friends have
been attending court this week
that it is a matter of imposslbility
to give all a personal mention.
Mrs Julia Higgins of Hot Springs,
Ark, accompanied by her nieces,
Misses Pearl and Ruby Smith, is
visiting her daughters at Cades.
DR. 8 B w Courtney and Mr.
Eigmon Courtney came over from.
Lake City Thursday afternoon to
attend the Pendergrass-COurtney
wedding.
Miss Annie Marvin of Hender-
sonvilie, s. C., and Miss Louise
Collins of Cha lesion, who have
been visiting Capt G P Nelson's
family, returned home this week.
Mr. d w Avant of Harpers stop
x ned over in town yesterday en-
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Experts are guided in their
Judgment of liquors by the smell;
hose who taste ale more or less
misguided.
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A skeleton dug up in Texas has
an eight inch Jaw.
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Things that formerely came to
those who waited now 90 10 those
who hustle.
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Never GET between a dog and
his bone or between man and
his hobby.
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Bonn is, relatively, the richest
city in Prussia.
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A man is seldom as smart or as
foolish as his wife thinks he is.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-04-16

Less than half the children in
the public schools attend Sunday
school.
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When some hear of a nclehbor
losing his good name they are
probably glad thew have mono tn
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Ohio has a mushroom club.

Painting battle ship cost:
$5, 900.