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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20
! schoo, teacher 6n= day, during tn

4 school teacher one day, during t:s
hour for drawing, suggested to her
pupils that each draw what ne Or shs
would Ike 10 be WIZ grown up.
AT the end OF tbs lesson one Ett1o
girl showed an empty slate
Why" said the teacher. fTsa't
there anything you would Ike to be
when you grow up2'
Yes, said the little SRI. t1 woaid
like to be married, but don't lnow
how to draw it-"-LEe-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

and did You attend the coi:cest
last 2ight?
oh yes. Your daughter sang WITH
much feeling
Than. you. I az 50 slad'to hear
you say that
'cI roc5ced that wl,a= she wasn't Dot-
ing her back hair she went lingering
her belr'-Chicasc Eeco.d Herald.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20
The Loss of Life.

Lewis F. Linn in letter says:
Hills had disappeared and lakes
were found in their stead, and numer-
Gus lakes became elevated ground,
over the surface Of which vast heaps
of sand were scattered in every di-
rection. while in many places the
earth for miles was sunk below the
general level of the surrounding coun-
try. One of the lakes formed on this
occasion is co or 20 miles in length
and to 90 miles in breadth
Eulalie Lake, 300 yards long and
100 wide, was among the bodies OF
water drained by the earthquake.
The loss Of life caused by the ca
tastrophe was never known. The
names Of but two persons are definite
" recorded. but contemporary writers
state that undoubtedly large number
of boatmen and fishermen should be
added to the list
The disaster attracted the attention
of the scientific world Humbolt de-
clared it to be the only example on
record where the ground Quaked al
most necessarily for two months at
a point remote from an actice volcano
An act of Congress to aid the SUI
ferers was passed February Z. 1915.
It provided that persons whose lands
were seriously damaged should be al
lowed to locate like grants on any
OF the public lands of the State but
that no such grant should exceed $40
acres. This was the origin Of the IA
nous New Madrid Claims" which
later gave rise to great frauds Many
locations were made in Boone and
Howard counties. and title to much
of the choicest land in those counties
! to-day is traceable to the New Madrid
claims resulting from the earthquake
of 1911 and 1872.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20
What Money Cans Buy.

With all his millions there's one
baby delight Baby Rockefeller will
never indulge in-pullins srandpa's
hair-Pittsburg Press.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

Start in with high opinion of your
abilities, but Immediately start hus-
ting around to make yourself deserv-
ing: OF your own praise
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

The man with the meSaphone voice
makes noise in the world. all right,
but it takes the man with gray matter
10 coin the noise into money
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

I quart Black Berry Brandy free
with each quart OF whiskey.
SHAW AND CAREY.
Watson Hotel
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

: Every class OF goods ON hand. and
more coming at the same low prices
An customers suited at Poples- Is
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

a new and up-to-date line in fishing
tackle. Clyde S. Holt.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

Musical instruments of all kinds and
Clyde S. Holt. 325 Main St
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

For rich. smooth ice cream. call
ca Hall & Earr. Never disappointS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

kodaks. Get one and enjoy SUP
day outing. Clyde s. Holt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

Substantial Granite carpets at 25c.
and Ingram carpets, an wool, at Csc
&c, by PopIe IS
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

Special orer OF good apron gng-1
hams. SC per yd. at Rople's. Is
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

Fine line of Laces and Erabrotd-
yard and upWarcts.9 At Pople;s .
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

Gillette MAJORS ar Clyde s Eolt's, %:
Main street
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

Th2 accused maGz@te had p,cadea
guilty. cited the immunity act and
been duly whitewash=2-
About my expenses fo- thi5 :r::-l. -
he then began
-WeIl2" said the ccg-t
Doesn't your hoaoz think Lhe state
ought 20. reimburse ns?-Louisviilo
Courie--Jouraal
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

Hall and HAIRS cream IS a smooth
article"-the real thing Try Il once
and you will always use II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

Hall and Ear,sice cream eclipses:
an others n quality. Phone Bel 1sw,
Con 261. 80 :. =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

Tennis rackets and balls at the
big sporting goods house Clyde S
Holt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

Put In family order for Hall &
HAIRS ice cream It takes the pre-
MUM, awarded by all the people.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-20

Godfrey Leisur. who was an eye
witness to the earthquakes of 1871
and 1872, which had their center in
Missouri. has left the following &C
count OF his observations at the shock
centered, which was a town known as
Little Prairie, IS miles below the pres
ent town of New Madrid. No.:
"'The first severe shock OF the earth
quake of ISL was observed early in
the morning on December 16. 1t was
followed at intervals by comparatively
slight shocks until about : o'clock in
the morning, when a rumbIing noise
was heard in the west not unlike dis
tant thunder and IN an instant the
earth began to totter and shake SO
that no one coul6 stand or walk This
lasted a minute: t1ien the earth was
observed to be rolling in waves few
feet in height, with a visible depres-
sion between when these swells
burst large, vide and long assures
were left, running north and south.
parallel with each Other for miles I
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-05-31

Mrs. Thompson of Sac City came to
Audubon last Monday night to spend
a week with friends.
Nels Hoegh, that jolly good fellow
of Brayton was sizing up the city
Monday.
The front of A. Borjesson's drug
store has been neatly painted by those
artists, Lora Bailey and Lu Loss.
John E. Mcclure arrived Wednes-
day morning to visit with his wife
who is here with her mother, Mrs.
B. Cunningham.
The business houses of Audubon all
closed from noon till four o'clock on
Memorial Day, thus giving all a
chance to get out and attend the SER
vices which we're very pretty and i'm
pressive this year.
Don Drake came home from school
last Sunday to spend his summer va
cation. He opened up his little con-
lection establishment on Lower
Broadway yesterday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-05-31

Mrs. P. T. Stafford, of Atlantic, ar.
rived on the Wednesday morning
train to pass few days with her
friends in this city.
Miss Childs of Council Bluffs, sis.
ter Of Doctor Childs ia visiting with
the doctor and family. Miss lChilds
is an accomplished lady and her pre-.
sence in the family circle creates a
tranquil tranquility.
Tran sfers.
Jacob Andrews, (unmarried), to
Mr.. Simonsen, lot of L; lot 2 of 2:
lot of 3: lot 1 of 4: lot l of 5; LOT
l of 6, blk %, West Extra. w. d.
$4,000
Emma g. Chapman, (wife) to John
!; Chapman, lot 6, blk 10, Audubon,
w. d. $4,000.
J. A. Altman (Exec), to A. f. Ak
man, e4 mel and sw4 mel 20 81. SO,
Exec d. $1,000.
Maude Wilson (single) to Carrie
Madsen, 10 it off east side of lot 80, blk
Al, Audubon. w. d. $500
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-05-31
AUDUBON NEWS
HONEY TO LOAN!
With the German SaUisags
Bank at 5 per cent interest
Optional Payments.
NASH d, PHELPS
audubon. LOsUa

Mrs. Kuhn is enjoying visit from
her sister, Mrs. McCreary, who resides
in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. This is
the first time the lady has been west
but we hope it will not be the last.
The closing of the Scranton Public
Schools Ok. G. Lancelot, PRINCIPALLY
marks the termination of one OF the
most harmonious and successful
school years in the history of Scran-
ton.-Scranton Journal.
The new uniforms for the Foresters
of the Modern Woodmen are fine and
the neighbors know how to make
them show off at the best. The team
at drill is sight worth your every
effort to witness.
The sidewalks about the Catholic
Church property make an enduring
upon. Father Mcdonald is certainly
efforts in utilizing the means at hanG
are highly appreciated.
I Committees on celebration are all al
work and reports are along the line OF
success. When the wheel horse goes
the load moves. The old boys of long
ago who used to make Audubon 8
perfect buster of pleasure are again in
harness and something will be doing
in the old town again.
| 1t is rumored that the military
court which has been Investigating
the surrender of Port Arthur and the
battle ofthe Sea of Japan has con-
demned to death Lieutenant Stoesse
who commanded the Russian forces
at Port Arthur and Rear Admira
Nebogatoff who commanded one O
Admiral Rojestvensky's squadrons
aid who surrendered in the nava
battle to the Japanese.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-05-31

George Lafler, the head end of the
Manning Monitor visited Audubon
last Monday.
Photographer Harper has had
workmen paint his house a snowy
white color, which adds much to itf.
appearance.
Joe Kevan, with paint brush and
ladder, was busy the first part of the
week identifying the outside of his
residence property, occupied by Ned
Curtis and family.
Matthias and Hansen finished in
voicing the stock of goods they sold
(next door to their shoe store, the first
of the week, and Mr.. Clarkson, the
new proprietor, has taken charge.
| A copy of the premium list for the
Audubon County Agricultural Society
to be held at Audubon on September
four, five, six, seven, this year, which
was printed at the Advocate office has
found it's way to our desk and is q
very creditable job.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-05-31
FARM LOANS.
In 500 Optional Payments
At Best Rates.
CHARLES sAGLEY

The Mothers Club met with Mrs.
George Hoover Friday last.
Miss Mott has recovered her health
and is now at her work again.
Printers ink marks the path to
riches aad fame.
Roy Hunt has gone to Oregon to
visit relatives and see the country.
Miss Julia Preston is in Des Moines
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Beard, of that
city.
All aboard for Avoca. Log rolling
will be on in earnest June 9th in that
city.
Only wind is needed to spread ru-
mors but for reliable news you must
read the Audubon County Journal.
Mr.. w. S. Moreland and wife are at
Okoboji where they have gone on
account of Mrs. Moreland's health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sifford, nee Lillian
OFT, of New Kirk, Oklahoma, are al
her parental home visiting.
Miss Myrtle Brown and her friend
Miss Campbell, drove over from
Harlan one dav last week to visit at
the home Of Miss Browns parents.
Frank Sampson was at Des Moines
the last of the week visiting his broth
er, Attorney Harry e. Sampson. The
brothers will have delightful visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Wray, of Beloit, Kan
sas, who have been visiting at the
home of Uncle Jesse Keith. returned
to their Kansas home Friday last.
Bert Simon, of Maine, succeeds
Lie. Vokt as section boss on the
G. r. 1. & P. railway. Mr.. Vokt has
been prom oted to better position on
the main line.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-05-31
John A johnson Withdraws

I wish to announce that have
withdrawn from contest for nom;-
nation as Sheriff.
Respectfully,
JOHN A. JOHNSON.
We have plenty of money to loan on
real estate at five per cent-optional
payments.
LEET, BoYsEN & BEAsON.
George Hoover returned Wednesday
morning from a business trip out of
town.
Frank Ballou, his wife and daught-
er, Sadie Ballou, from down near
Extra, were up at the John Cameron's
home northwest of Audubon and
passed last Sunday with their rela-
tives. Miss Sadie Ballou will remain
up there and pass the summer with
w. H. Bowman of Extra, came up
Memorial Day morning to pass the
day with his daughter. Mrs. Charles
Wilde, and family and mingle with
his comrades of the Grand Army ofthe
Republic while they were observing
the rites, out at Maple Grove Gene
terry.
What is the matter with the peo-
pie of Audubon and Extra getting to-
time that that would happen but of
late years there has been too much
dissension, too much knocking. Let
us cut it out. It will make us all feel
better to work together.
That unknown man who walked
down the main street of New York
kicking an American flag along in
the dirt, was mobbed by indignant
citizens, clubbed by policeman, SEN
fenced by court and put to work
breaking stones in penitentiary be-
fore the day was over. He was given
six months.
Mr.. Simon McLeran is in the hos
pital at Omaha and his health is no
better. His brothers, Charles and
Bert, who reside here, were out there
last week and came home and report
ed that as soon as he could stand to
be moved, he would be taken to 8
Lincoln hospital.
Johnny had arrived at the age
when he wanted TO say his own
prayers instead of repeating them
after his mother. He was getting
along nicely when his little sister
started to tickle the soles of his feet
He went Oh with his prayers man
fully for time, but, the annoyance
not ceasing, he could no longer re
strain himself and he burst forti
with, "Dear God, excuse me minut
while / knock the stuffin' out o
Mary. You know why"
There are but few editors in GU
state who have not made vigorou
and continuous fight against tn
mail order houses. This has bee
done in the interests of the home mel
chant and without money and with
out price. If the editors of the count
had received regular advertising rate
for all they have said against th
enemies of the Audubon merchan
they could now be wearing bette
I cloth. Now the department stor
men appreciate advertising space an
are willing to take all of it that tn
average county paper has for sale, an
at good price. What other class {
business or professional men woul
refuse such business to help the
friends, especially as many of sal
friends never seem in the least di
posed to return the compliment {
even appreciate it.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-05-31
Here's to the Farmer Boys of
Audubon and Extra.

We are not given to boasting but we
are proud of the farmer boys who
come to Audubon and Extra. They
are, with rare exceptions, healthy,
intelligent and happy class of young
men. We feel like taking our hats
clear off when we meet them OH the
streets, and no class is more welcomed
to our office.
Too many boys leave the farm
where they would have made sub
stantial and good citizens, and go to
the city where only one in a thousand
succeed in life's battle. There are
farmers who fairly drive their boys
away. There is no excuse for this.
The farmer boys are entitled to their
vacations, several relaxations, visits
to the city, good books and maya
zines and his home paper.
To the observing one, it is plain to
be seen that the old farm is the best
place in the world for the average
young man, and never fails TO bring
Il happier and more useful life than
the city.
Young man, you who tills the soil
and earns your bread by the sweat OF
your brow, we are proud of you; our
latch string is always out to you and
you will always have friend in the
Audubon County Journal. Come and
| see us.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-05-31

I wish to announce that hav,
withdrawn from contest for nom;
nation a Sheriff.
RaapecffI1llv
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02

OF the coast with special reference 70 the
estuaries and harbors. The following chapter
DEALS with the topography of the land. the
costal plains and plateaus. the mountains that
run parallel with the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
ana the great continental basin between Gil
mate. plant life and animal life are considered
In turn. geology is treated in a separate chapter.
and another is given to a study of the aborisines
the Esquimaus and Indians. A few pages at the
end contain brief resume of the political geog-
raphy Of the continent
The volume. which is crowded. almost too
crowded. with facts. is on that account more
adapted TO the needs of the student than TO the
entertainment of general readers. to whom IL
was equally intended TO appeal The restrictions
Of space TO which the author refers in the
preface would have been better overcome by
wider generalization in regard to purely physI-
cal characteristics and by giving more atten-
ton to their adaptability to human use and
national development. The recent seismic dis
turbance on the Pacific Coast gives special point
to what DR.. Russell writes about the age of
the mountains on the Pacific Coast:
The mountains bordering the Pacific Coast OF the
United states are among the younger the conti-
origin; to a subside1se OF the land which has ad-
mftted the sea into the valley OF the Sacramento:
south drained by the San Joaquin. forms the Great
Valley Of California, is not due TO stream erosion.
or OF the ST Lawrence but to the upra.sing OF the
mountains bordering it,
This upraising. he adds. is still going on. and
it doubtless to one of these upward i'm
pulses that the late disastrous earthquake was
due
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
PEPYS AND EVELYN.
,nn The London Speetator.

From The LONDON Spectator.
Pepys's narrative is always dramatic-himself
beiag the centre Of the play-While Evelyn is
historical pathetic dicatic, as the mood seizes
him Pepys gives us the comedy Of his time.
T1loutus and Terence gave US the comedy Of
theirs Eyelyn on the other hand, has something
of IAyy in his composition and not a little ~
cicero. Compare, for instance. their treatment
~ the Great Fire. and you may measure the
distance between them. Ihus IL is that Fepyss
late last night 10 get things ready against our
feast to-day, Jane called us up about three In
The morning, 10 tell US ~ a great fire they saw
IN the city So ] rose and slipped on my night
gown and went 10 her window" And now turn
10 Fevelvn and see the temper in which he views
The destruction OF the city. The clouds Q.
en,ole were dismal. and reached, upon coInputa-
fIon near fifty aes IN length" he writes tho
6av after the fire Thus left II this afternoon
burning a resemblance of SOdOm, or ths last
dav II forcibly called 10 my mind that passage
non enim hic labemus stabilem civitatem: the
,-,,jns resembling the picture OF Troy London
was but II is no more! -
EVELYN rejects upon the tragedy Ike writer
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02

NORTH AMERICA. BY Israel = Russell Illus
trated with eight colOred plates and thirty-nine
other maps and diagrams. Svo. pp. " lS5. D.
Appleton & Co.
Professor Russelrs contribution TO Appleton's
The Regions OF the world' series aims TO give
in condensed form those facts in regard to the
continent which we live that seem, from
the point of view of the geographer most in
taresting and instructive; in other words. TO de-
scribe the more prominent and attractive aspects
of the natural conditions pertaining to North
America and 10 present in popular form a
report of progress concerning the geographical
development OF the continent al the beginning
Of the twentieth century. How much remains
TO be done in this direction is somewhat sur
prisngy indicated by the author, who de-
clares that. while writing the book, he has be-
come more and more impressed with the iacom-
pleteness OF the printed records relating the
geography of North America.
Extensive tracts. particularly in the Far North.
have rot been traversed by ohserYant men. Vast
veyed and mapped. and even in the somewhat
thicky inhabited portions Of The more enightened
the geography Of which there is but little critical in
formation available
In view OF these facts, the author has adopted
the plan of selecting typical examples OF va
rlous geographical features OF the better known
portions of the continent TO represent the con-
ditions throughout the less thoroughly explored
regions in which they are situated. The natural
conditions. or physical geography, of the con-
tinent absorb more OF Professor RuS5elps at
tention than mans dependence and of
its natural resources or economical geography.
Beginning with the margin OF the continent. he
makes a study OF the continental shelf. paying
especial attention 20 the interesting submarine
topography Of the Caribbean region, With a sur-
vey OF the movements OF the ocean waters and
currents. Proceeding thence TO a consideration
OF the islands he next takes up tho topography
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
MISCELLANEOUS.

CONSUMPTION: ITS RELATION TO MAN AND ITS
CIVILIZATION. IT'S PRFsvEHrroS AND Cr-HE-
BY John BessReg Huber, a. y. N ?. Ulustrstsd-
svo pp 5S6 philadelphia T. b Bppncott Com
pauy1
THE FRENCH BLOOD IN AMERICA By LAei4n =.
Fosdicx. Illustrated. svo. pp "a tFfemins n.
Reyell Company
a history of the Husuanot settlers sad tAsis o.
scendants
THE NAVAL, ANNUAL. 1908. Edited by John LeyianA
and T. a Brasscy. A. I. ~. A Illustrated. svo %.
vi asa ID Van NOstrand Company
TIE GIRL GRADUATE: HER OWN BOOK. Designed
and illustrated by Louise PeFrstt Sarah X
svO (Chicago: Reilly & Britton Company
BREEDING AND DEVELOPING TIE TROTTsR. By
John BTadbGrn- Edited BY Arthur q Inus-
trated 127lo. pp. xiv. 145 tAmercan Horse Breedss
publishing CoHpany.l
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02

the reader is forced again and again. IL not to
incredulity. TO an impatient desire for more
oates and details. But with all its faults il
awahens the interest that Is .nseparable from
the pitifui tragedy OF 1913. There are no figures
In history more vividly alive for US than are
those OF Louis XVI hts unhappy wife and his
'air haired. clear eyed little son-although the
men OF the Revolution saw 20 Z. that nothing OF
their mortality should be left 20 posterity, not
even
sands, ignoble things
Dropt from the ruin a sides OF kings
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
FICTION.

rtu TREASURE TRAIL BY Frank l. Pollock With
frsntispfece In color by .. GoWing. l2ao.
asG (FostOn 7. c. Page & Col
A tale of l0stt treasure
VANITY SQUARE story Of Firth Life By
Edgar Saltus- l2nn, pp. SO4 (Philadephia: J. r.
fdppincott Company
sTAND PAT OR. POKER STORIES FROM THE MIS-
SISsIPPT by David A. Curtis. Illustrated by Henry
Roth limo. Do .8s. tEsost0ni L. e. Page Il Col
N THE SHADOW OF THE ALAMO. BY Clara Drs-
coll illustrated by Florence Eager. limo. pp. v
eos 90 r. Putnam's sonsl
stories OF the Antonio Valley
THE GOD OF THIS WORLD story tor the Times.
Fiv John y. Middleton. i2mO. pp 305 G,ondon:
Kegan Paul. FTeneh. Trubner d Col
A saeialstio story.
THE VOICE OF THE STREET BY Ernest Poole.
Illustrated i2mo pp. \. 2s5. "a. 5. Barnes 4 Coz
A story Italian boy.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
BOOKS OF THE WEEK.
ART.

JAPANESE TREASURE TALES BY Kumasaku Tonfta
AMI g. Ambrose Lee With thtrty-seven illustrations
sVo, pp. 96 OLnndon: YanaRaka & Coz
Describing the romantic motives employed IN the
designs of Japanese carvings and metal WORK
THE TALBOT J. TAYLOR CoLLECFrON OF FTFNI-
TJRE. WOOD CARVING AND OTHER BRANCHES
Otr THE DECORATIVE ARTS With hundred
ana eighty-ssven illustrations. ato. DID, viii 13e. &C.
p Putnam's SOns)
Illustrating beautiful examples OF sixteenth
ana seventeenth century Ffsnch furniture carvings
bookbindings, stained glass and so on
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POETRY.
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Publishing Companyl
SOME FANC1ES IN VERSE BY Mary Pettus Thomas
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SONGS or sCHOCLDAYS. ny James Foley. Illus
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Poems BY Meredith Nicholson. i2rno Do Qndian-
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