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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11
ident of the United States in 1908.
vice-President Sherman.

ldent OF the United States In 1908.
vice-Presldent Sherman.
James schoolcroft Sherman is a
lawyer and the son of journalist.
He is a man Of family and resem-
bles in appearance as well as tempera
ment the late Marcus A. Hanna.
Early Inauguration.
During the early years of the gov
ernment, before the capital was To-
Gated in Washington, the induction
Of president, although a ceremony
of great dignity and solemnity, was a
very small and select affair compar-
ed to those of this day.
In New York for nearly two weeks
preceding the great day Of April 30,
1889, every tavern and boarding hous
had been thronged with visitors, and
on the day previous to the Inaugural
ton every private house was filled
with guests from all parts of the I'M
Ion.
In the center Of the procession, pre-
ceded by the senate and followed by
representatives walked George Wash.
ington.
In the chamber of the senate, wher
the representatives had assembled a
few minutes before, and at the door
the vice-president received Mr.. Wash
ington and attended him to the chair.
The vice-president then said, "Sir,
the senate and the house of repre-
sentatives are ready to attend you to
take the oath required by the consti-
tuition, which will be administered by
the state of New York" The presi-
dent answered, Il am ready to pro-
ceed." The vice-president and the
senators led the way, and followed by
the representatives, Washington walk
ed to the outside gallery, overlooking
both Wall and Broad streets, which
were filled with a sea of upturned
faces. Washington's first official act
was to attend service in old st. Paul
church.
The second Inauguration of Wash,
ingtonltook place in Independence hal
at Philadelphia, on March 4, 1902.
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Are Drugs Necessary?
Do Drugs Cure Disease?
Can Nature be Assisted?

III person would correct his habits,
persist in right eating and temperate
ways, undoubtedly the stomach would
right itself, the blood would rid itself Of
the poison, and everything would be
right. But as said before there are Q
multitude of people whowill not or can
not adopt right methods Of living. To
such people Peruna is q boon. A dose
before meals will assist the stomach to
do its work. This prevents fermenta-
ton of the food, brings about normal
digestion, and all the train Of ills that
follow indigestion disappear.
In other words, Peruna is helpful to
those who live badly, or those who
have acquired some chronic weakness.
Peruna does not cure, but 1t assists the
powers of Nature to bring about cure.
The whin dees not increase the power
Of the horse to pull a load, but Judi
ciously used 1t stimulates the horse TO
use his powers at the right time, with
out which he could not have pulled the
load.
This illustrates the effect OF Peruna,
or any other good remedy upon the sys-
tenn. Taken at the right time, IL calls
forth the powers of the human system
to meet the en-. roachments OF disease,
and thus cuts short, il not entirely ends,
the diseased action.
No one should ever attempt to substi-
tute medicine in the place of right liv-
ing. In the end such an attempt will
prove disaster. But an occasional use
of the right medicine at the right time
is godsend, and no reasonable person
will undertake TO deny 1t.
Those who know how to use Peruna
find It of untold value. BY and by the
world will get wise enough so that
through correct living no medicine at
all will be needed. But that time has
not arrived. In the meantime, while
the world is approaching that perfec-
ton In which all medicine will be elm
mated, Peruna is q handy remedy to
have in the house.
Slight arrangements Of tho stomach |,
slight catarrhal attacks Of the liver, the
throat, bronchial tubes, lungs or bow
els; these attacks are sure TO lead to
grave diseases, and can be avertee by
the judicious use of Peruna.
Wouldn't you like TO read few un-
solicited testimonials from people who
have used Peruna, and who stand ready
to confirm the above statements con.
cerning it. II SO, address the Peruna
Drug Manufacturing Co., Columbus,
Ohio, and we will sond some prepaid.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11
FOREST KING, FINE SADDLE

HORSE LEAVES "A AOUnAiN
Forest King, one of the greatest
saddle stations in the world and sire
Of some great animals here left Au-
drain Thursday.
Judge Alex Carter, owner Of the an
imal, sold him to the Forest King Co
Of Sweet Springs, Mo-, for $4,000.
John Hickman, of Sweet Springs,
Mo-, was in Mexico, Thursday to ac-
company the horse on the trip. His
last parade over the streets of Mex
leo was accompanied by many local
horsemen who regretted to see this
fine animal leave. .
Forest King bears most enyiaDie
reputation in horse circles. Not only
was he one of the greatest show
horses of his day, but he has proven
to be one of the greatest progenitors
Of the highest type Of saddle horses
in the world.
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STEVEN |. eARRARD
DIES THURSDAY
Prominent Boone County stockman
Dies at Home Near centralia =
To Be Inferred Here

Steven L. Garrard, prominent
Boone county stockman, died late
Thursday afternoon at his home near
Centralia from paralysis. The re-
mains win be inferred in the Mexico
cemetery Friday afternoon at $3.50.
Mr.. Garrard was So years old and
native of Fayette county, KY He
moved to his present home in 1866.
On Oct. 26, 1892 he was married to
Miss Emma White. He is survived
by his wife, mother and sister, Mrs
G. L. Ferris, of this city.
The funeral will be held Friday at
1:15 In Centraiia after which the re-
mains win be brought here for inter
ment. The Ledger extends sympathy
to the bereaved ones.
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II people were born right and after
wards lived right, there would be no
use for medicine. Every doctor knows
this. So do other well-informed people.
One thing more. When person lives
wrongly, or acquires bodily weakness by
heredity, medicine can do only very
little. Medicine cannot cure him. Only
charlatans claim that medicines will
cure disease. Medicines may palliate
symptoms. Medicines may urge the
powers of Nature toresist disease. Med
icines sometimes arouse the efforts Of the
human body TO right itself against de-
rangements. This is the most that med
icine can do.
A man accidentally puts his finger In
the fire. Instinctively he vets his
finger in his mouth, tl.en blows on 1t
for the cooling effect. This Is no cure.
He knows 1t very well. But IL makes it
feel better for the time Being.
People eat unwiscly. This produces
dyspepsia or iDdigesuon. The only
rational cure is to cat correctly. Yet II
palliative is at hand the pains of indi-
gestion can be mitigated, the throes Of
dyspepsia assuagod. The medicine can
not be said to have cured. 1t simply
palliates disagreeablc symptoms. The
cure must come through right living.
Take Peruna, for instance. No one
claims Peruna is a cure for dyspepsia.
But Peruna will stimulate the stomach
70 perform its function properly. Peru
ma will increase the flow OF digestive
fluids, without which digestion cannot
be carried on at all. twill increase the
relish Of food, the appetite.
1t is admitted that all this can be
accomplished by right living, but there
are SO many people who either will not
or do not know how 10 eat correctly that
tremendous amount OF good can be
done by the wise use Of Peruna.
A stomach that has been frequently
abused performs the function of diges-
ton very iazily. such astomach allows
the food to remain undigested for some
time after it Is swallowed. This leads
10 fermentation of the food. Sour stom-
ach Is the result. This goes on week
after week, until the blood is poisoned
with the products of fermentation. This
condition is very apt to produce rheum-
atism.
It's not claimed that Peruna viii cure
rheumatism. Nothing will cure rheum-
atism but correct living. But it is
claimed that Peruna win assista badly
abused stomach to perform its work.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11
r. JOHNSON STOCK SALE
ATTRACTS LARGE CROWDS

The ]. T. johnson Stock sale We'd
nesday on Colonial Hill, northwest Of
this city, was one of the largest sale
of the year. Some very fine stock
was sold and good prices were real
lied.
Below is published a full list Of
the animals sold and the prices each
commanded. over $4,000 was real
lied,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11
FLORENCE SMITH

SUIT IN PROBATE COURT
Miss Florence Smith against the
heirs Of Mrs. Ann sarIes, deceased,
a resident Of western Audrain at one
time and who died June, 1907, IN Ca
rey, Ohio, was decided by Jury Of
IL men In the Probate court Thursday
In favor Of the plaintiff. Miss Smith
was fighting for about $500 for SER
vices as companion to the deceased.
/ The saries estate is estimated as
worth fully 100000. Heirs were here
from this county and other states.
The defendants contended Miss Smith
had been compensated $1,000 already
and the additional money was not due
her.
The case consumed the entire day
Wednesday and the verdict was not
returned until almost noon Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11
AN EFFECTIVE HOME
MADE KIDNEY CURE
Simple Directions to Mix Remedy
Which Is Said to Help Many,

What will appear very interesting to
many people here is the article taken
from a New York daily paper, CIV
ing simple prescription. which is
said to be positive remedy for back
ache, kidney or bladder arrangement
if taken before the stage Of Bright's
disease
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half
ounce; Compound Kargon, ounce
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces. Shake well In bottle and
take in teaspoonful doses after each
meal and again at bedtime.
A well.known druggist here at
home, when asked regarding this pre-
scription, stated that the ingredients
are all harmless, and can be obtain.
ed at a small cost from any good pre-
scription pharmacy, or the mixture
would be put up il asked to do so.
He further stated that while this pre-
scription is often prescribed in rheu-
matte afflictions with splendid re-
suits, he could see no reason why it
would not be splendid remedy for
kidney and urinary troubles and back
ache, as it has peculiar action upor
the kidney structure, cleansing these
most important organs and helping
them to sift and filter from the blood
I the foul acids and waste matter which
cause sickness and suffering. Those
of our readers who suffer can make
no mistake in giving it a trial.
| R. H. Cauthorn is home from Sc
dalia where he attended the MonseI
Jack Sale. Mr.. Cauthorn purchased
two Jacks and will bring them tc
Mexico.
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cENTRALIA BOY
WINS In CONTEST

Mr.. w. q. Edwards, Of Centralia,
NO., who has for the past two years
attended the short Course in Agricul.
ture at the University of Missouri at
Columbia, has been awarded di-
ploma which is the first prize for the
best Judge Of all classes Of live stock
among the Short Course students.
This award was based upon the re-
suits of the Live Stock Judging Con-
test which was held at Columbia on
February 26th, 1909. The winning Of
this prize speaks very well for Mr..
Edwards as Judge of live stock.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11
JOHN MURPHY FOUND
DEAD THURSDAY MORNING

John Murphy, who lived with Dick
Gentry in the southwest part Of this
city. was found dead in bed Thurs
day morning when a member OF the
Gentry family went to cali him to
breakfast. The deceased was as well
as usual wednesday and retired Wed
nesday night In his apparently ordi-
nary health.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11

Nc,rI4laf klAets may follow in its foot
sleDf sIys President Roosevelt in a
burst "a efthnsiasm over the return
Ok tha lieNt His famous metapho
serves ID recall that famous one OF
Tim Campbell OF New York, ''In the
Jungle where the hand of man has
never aes gobt.e
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11

]. NJ. Fosseen, who has been liv-
ing northeast of Mexico for several
years, moved this week to Graymont,
ILL.,, to reside. His many friends in
Audrain county wish him much sue
cess in his new home. We hope the
Ledger is right in its saying, "They
all come back"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11
ALL ABOUT MISSOURI.

ALL ABOUT MISSOURI.
Land was worth from $4 to So
an acre In 1920.
In June of 1921 grasshoppers by the
millions swept over the young State.
In 1917 Captain John Nelson was
the first man who ever attempted
the navigation Of the Mississippi riv-
er. &
johnson branch IN Bourbon town
ship, Booze county. was ramed for
Alfred Johnson, who was said to be
the largest msn 10 the world.
One cold Thursday, December 81,
1868, the thermometer registered 23
below reso.
In l54l tho first white man under
neSoto set foot On the sol of Mis-
souri,.
Missouri s;aa admitted sa terri
tory June A, 1912, James Madison,
President. The territory covered
what is now Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa,
Minnesota, Oklahoma, North and
South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana,
most of Kansas, Colorado and Wyom-
ing.
OF the foreign born citizens OF
Missouri-only per cent Of the to-
tai population-there are 124,0OC
Teutons, $4,000 Irish, and $4,000 Slav
| Seventy per cent of Missouris pop
ulation was born in the State.
In 1900 the population Of Missouri
was 149 times as large as 1t was In
1910, when the first census of the
then territory was taken.
During the last ten years the popu
lation of Missouri grew from 1859,
| 1874 to 3,006, ,665. or sixteen per cent.
There are 646,s95 homes in Mis-
souri,.
Missouri has more live stock farm
ers than any other state.
It has more finely bred stock thai
any other state.
1t produces two bushels of apple
and four quarts Of strawberries TO
every man, woman and child in tn
State.
The largest nurseries in the worl
are at Louisiana, Mo.
1t produces so per cent Of the zin
mined in the United States, 80 pc
cent Of all the nickle and large pc
cent of the lead.
Half the State Is underlaid wit
local.
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f,4 friends what it has done for me.
Mrs ID. HANSON, 304 East Long 3d.,
C4Iaubns, Ohio.
Another Woman Helped.
araniteville, VT. - was passing
flifeua \ the Change of IAfe and suffered
fpan3 Nervousness and other annoying
sTlnn{oms. Lydia E. Pinkham's vege,,
tAhl8 compound restored myhealthand
strength. and proved worth mountains
81 gold 10 me. For the sake OF other
fa|zeripg women 1 am willing you
sk0z!d publish my letter" = MRS.
.fss BARCLAY, RED, Granite
Women who are passing through this
6zIEse&l period or who are, suffering
fsxzn Any OF those distressing Ills Pc
iii III t0 their sex should not lose sight
4I Ills fact that for thirty years LYDIA
II Finkham's Vegetable Compound,
which Is made from roots ana herns,
Aaz been the standard remedy for
female Ills. In almost every connu.
nzHY gou will find women who have y,
@s6n restored to health by LYDIA "
LEI BkiIam's Vegetable Compound. +
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11

NkOI dliQ NlASSiAhl-
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become SO prevalent
that it is not uncom-
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys. the
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11
NOTICE.

1 wish to say to my old patrons
and others that have put in COM
plete line of farming tools and vehic-
les of all kinds. I am still making
strictly HAND-sTITCHED HARNESS
at low prices. Before buying call and
examine all my goods. WIT
August Meyer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11

a aamh<r Of members Of Congress
haRa aeaefled that the President can
not 9iva Oh fIfty thousand dollars a
year. sun a number OF them have
don6 X ana We have never yet heard
oa Il man WHO refused the job be
cause lAt ls1y was too small.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11

pHEaIpEN'rlELEcT TAFT is said
70 hare hsaFed a great sigh Of relief
whom tha Cabinet was finally com
plesed. Perhaps he forgot the sew
eleI shtusand post offices yet to be
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11

TILE Grown Prince of Germany
wants d come TO this country as
private gentleman might. But Father
William hna refused permission. Per-
haps be thought the job too big for
hid young aon and heir,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11
WOOLERY AND CANT ARE HOT
AFTER LUTHER ANDERSON
THE ESCAPED MURDERER

Although Sheriff Moolery has had
his deputies busy flooding the coun-
try with postal cards offering rewards
for the capture and delivery of Luz
ther Anderson, the escaped murderer,
Prosecuting Attorney q. s. CAN'T ha
also taken a hand in the publicity
regarding the $500 reward offered by
the County and State and Is now
flooding the State and country with
handbills announcing the fact.
The following Is the context of the
bill regarding Anderson which is a
close description Of the man wanted
for the killing of ugust Wagner last
December. The bill also contains
a description of the escaped thief
wanted by Montgomery Sheriff.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11
FUNERAL OF
STEPHEN eARRARD

Ihe remains of Stephen Garrard,
who died at his home near Centra-
lia, arrived in this city Friday after
noon at o'clock and were immedi-
-ately taken to the city cemetery and
inferred beside the grave of his faith
er. Mr.. 0arrard had many warm
friends here and there was large
number present when the body ar
rived.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11

II would pay the farmers of Au-
drain county to use at least small
amount of Fertilizer. Those who
have exptelenced along this line are
dsl'Shtsd With the results,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11
HENDRIx-sEvALL MARRIED
THURSDAY MORNING

N. w. Hendrix and Miss Lutte A.
sevall. both Of Galloway county, were
married in the Christian church study
Thursday morning by the Reverend
Walter M. White.
The Ledger extends congratula
tions.
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JOHN FlckLlN DIES
THURSDAY NIGHT

John Ficklin, aged about 20 years,
died at his home In North Mexico
Thursday night The deceased had
been Ill for some time, and
his death was not unexpected. The
funeral will be held Saturday morn
ing at 10 o'clock and interment made
in the Lockrldge burying grounds
south of this city. His affliction was
paralysis.
The deceased Is survived by three
daughters as follows; Misses Su-
sic and Florence Flcklin who reside
at home and Mrs, Smith, Of Audrain.
The Ledger joins other friends in
extending sympathy to the bereav
ed.
Mrs. Lily Herald Frost, Of Wanda
I
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11
Her
PHYSICIAN
ADVISED
Elng Lydia E. Pinkham's
etable Compound


pound d uri n g
change of life. My
doctor told me it
was good, and since
taking it | feel so
much better that |
can do all my work
again. / t hin k
Lydia Il. Pinkham's s
|Vege ia ble Com
pound q fine remedy
for all woman's
troubles, and !
never forget to tell
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11

about SWamp-KOOt, Home q ewampRooi
including many of the thousands of testi-
moniai letters received from sufferers
who found Swamp-Root to be just the
remedy needed. In writing DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghanton, N. ", be sure and
mention this paper. Don't make any
mistake, but remember the name, Dr..
Kiimer's Swamp-Root, and the address,
ginghamton, N. X, on every bottle,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11
81 AND NATE PHILIP

81 and Nate Philip, the clothiers,
have purchased four cylinder Stew
ems touring car which will be deliy-
cred shortly. This is one of the
best makes on the market. 1t will
be quite an acquisition to the local
cars.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11
MRS. ELLEN DoNNELLY
nIEa WEDNESDAY

Mrs. Ellen Donnelly, aged so years,
and native Of ireland, died at her
home in this city Wednesday. She
is survived by three sons: JOS, Jno.
and Thomas. The funeral will be
held Friday at 10 o'clock from the
Roman Catholic church. The Ledger
extends sympathy to the family.
The pail bearers will be Hugh Dom
nelly, Jas. Finn, Pat Reynolds, Rich
ard Moore, D. A. Murphy and T. F.
Roden.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11

A marriage license was issued Fri
day to Halleck Bland, Audrain, and
Miss Elma Reid, Boone.
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WANTED
Eau NA.sarlan

s4oO REWARD FOR LUTHER AN
DERsoN
5000 BY the State for arrest and
convictions; 5000 by Audrain county
for delivery into the hands Of Sheriff
J. B. Woolery, Mexico, Mo.
Luther Anderson, alias Curly An
derson. of Audrain county. Mo-, but
placed in the Montgomery county Jail
to await trial, broke Jail Sunday
night, Feb. 2s, 1909.
Description-He is s it. 8 in. tall,
weighs about 115 lbs, age 20, fair
complexion, scar on upper lip, blue
eyes. light brown hair. inclining to
curl; eye teeth extending outward an
are pointed, shows teeth when talk
ing; was smooth shaven when he left
Jail; would have sandy beard; wore
striped pants, blue serge coat with
two Sits down the back, checked
jacket under coat, had a leather cap
and broad brimmed hat; he is very
talkative, drinks some. Has been in
the Navy and is possibly deserter.
He has been longing to get back to
the Navy and will most likely enlis
again. He is charged with murder
in the First Degree. This description
may vary as to weight and height.
Anderson is wanted for the murder
of August Wagner, Farber, No., In
December. 1908. Arrest and wire.
]. B. wooLERY.
Sheriff OF Audrain County, Mexico,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11

William Jones. who lives at 917 N.
Jefferson street, has found a good
glove. dit
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11

Misses Tib Evans, of Monroe City,
and Ethie Lewis and Lillian McNutt,
of William Wood College, are the
guests of Mrs. Rufus Jackson,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11

Aill TAFT has written a letter on
optimism Il will be interesting to
compare u with his messages to Con-
sreas n d year or two.
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Women as We'll as Hen are Made Miserable
BY Kidney and Bladder Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind,
discourages and lessons ambition; beauty,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-03-11
EEEn ar. HArHAwAus.


Baled Hay. Corn, Oats and Mixed
Chop, Mill Feed, Cotton and Llnseed
Meal and Cake. Alfalfa Hay and
Meal, June Pasture Dairy Neal
composed of Alfalfa Meal and Mo-
lasses.) This is the Best Feed Of
Feeds for cows and pigs. Mixed
Chicken Feed. Oyster Shell, Grit,
Meat Scraps and Tankage. Corn
and Wheat Chop, Cane and Kaffir
Corn, etc. d2,w1 4wks
VIM. T. Dawson and wife who have
been living In Girard, Ill.. for sew.
eral years have moved back to Mis-
souri, to reside. They viii locate near
Fulton. and their many friends arc
glad to welcome them back to this
part Of the State again.
LEDGER ADVERTisEMENTs PAY.
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child urinates too often, ifthe urine scaids
the flesh, or if, when the child reaches an
age when it should be able to control the
passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wet-
ting, dependup it, the cause of the diff
Guilty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of
the kidneys and bladder and not to q
habit as most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made niser-
able with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-R0ot is soon realized. 1t issold
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