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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-04
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with and took to drink afterward
have been dead these many years.
Amt that the answer"
Neither have the twins, said to
be the oldest in the United States,
ever used tobacco in any form.
The brothers have lived an out
door life-farming and fishing
and are as rugged and hearty as
men OF 90. Their eyesight and
hearing are still good and they
work daily on their farms.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
UNION PACIFIC
KICKING AGAIN

Declaring that while other prop
erty in Weld county is assessed at
one-fifth its value, the Union Pa
cific property is assessed at one
third it's value, the Union Pacific
Saturday rendered 60 per cent of its
taxes. $25, .o7. in full payment OF
its 1911 taxes. This was refused by
County Treasurer Patterson. The
railroad company volunteered to
pay all state tax, with a tax of $685.
900, the company rendered the
treasurer $4,000 which was also
refused The courts finally order
ed the treasurer to accept the $42,
900 tender and not jeopardize the
county's interests. The matter viii
be treshed out in federal cour
soon. The taxes the Union Pacific
company refuses to pay for the las
| two years total $4,000.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
vAPL0N TALKS
TO RANCHMEN

S. l.. W, Ranch. Feb 23-Prof-
w. +. Vaplon of the State Agricul-
tural college was the speaker at the
S. l.. w. Brotherhood meeting last
night. held in the Christian church
here. He discussed the poultry
question from all standpoints and
gave many practical hints and sug-
gestions. The meeting was attend
ed by over a hundred men and wom
en- who have recently decided that
poultry raising on the farm is a
profitable business. Prof. Naplon
laid particular stress on wedding
out the inferior fowls and keeping
only the good layers. Following the
meeting a social hour was spent
over refreshments served by Messrs.
jackson, Donovan and Scherer, The
next meeting of the brotherhood
will be on the third Friday in March
when beet culture will be the topic.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
EATON CLUB
GETTING BUSY

Eaton, Feb. 22.-The Eaton Com
mericai club held its first meeting
Tuesday night since its re-organiza-
ton. DR.. Belrose, president, was
in the chair and II. +. DEMO was
secretary. NJ. H. Losey, f.. j.
Steele and John d. Wilson, a COM
mittee appointed to draw up a con-
stitution and bylaws. reported with
work completed and their report
was adopted. The club starts with
25 charter members and it has plan
ned practical campaign of inn
provements for Eaton and adjoining
territory. The Eaton Commercial
club is already member of the
Weld County Commercial club for it
has not been dead-only sleeping
Until recently it was united with
the Eaton Social club 1t has with
drawn from the social body, believ-
ing it can do better work for the
community as an Independent or
ganization.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
MILLIKEN IS
GETTING BUSY

Milliken, Feb. 27.-After six
months Of inactivity the Milliken
Commercial club awoke last night
and put on it's fighting clothes to
engage in a round of activity which
will have for its main object the
operation of the Milliken canning
'actory on a large scale. .. l..
Huckett was elected president. j.
T. r. Miller, secretary and treas
urer, and twenty-five members pied
ged their united efforts to the sue
cess OF the club.
With q fine canning factory and
everything in readiness to handle
tomatoes the Commercial club Will
eudeavor to secure a big acreage OF
tOmatoes as soon as possible from
among the farmers and later expect
10 install machinery to handle corn.
peas. etc. Milliken has splendid
country tributary ana
its hustling citizens will push 1t 10
The front. s. d. Griffith proml-
uent farmer, was arro'rted dele
rpta = the Weld Co"r'y CONNER
cial club.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
[ERS' SOCIETY DECIDES
D ADMIT THOSE WHO LIVED
IN GREELEY PRIOR TO 1876

vas unanimously elected first vice
president and the nine former wee
presidents were reelected. Mrs.
Sophia Thomas was UNANIMOUSLY
reelected secretary and A. A.
Woodbury. treasurer.
Vfce-presidents of the Society OF
Union Colony were reelected as
follows: Ovid Plumb. Mrs. Ella
Witter, Mrs. Mary Hall, Mrs. II. T.
West, Mrs. Calvin Randolph. p. W.
Putnam. C. A. White. j. Max Clark
A member reported having re-
ceived letter from Captain Hog
arty stating that Mrs. Hogarty was
recovering from her recent illness
B. D. Sanborn spoke of fund IN
the Union Colony that was available
for unforeseen needs, and spoke OF
having drawn on it for the burial
expenses OF an old member. Ihe
general treasury of the society
showed $500.
A beautiful informal talk was
given by Col. White, touching upon
the associations of more than 1orts
years ago, of the tie that bound the
early settlers together as only those
facing common dangers and dificui-
ties and enduring common haru-
ships together can know. Ana ne
drew a vivid picture of the Greeley
OF 1870 as compared with the Gree
ley of today. Then a little cluster
of tents in the heart of the wild ana
untamed west: now beautiful city
with comforts and conveniences
that would have been nothing snort
of an impossible dream to the cary
colonists. He spoke of the Ola
blackboard on which was traced 'he
first idea of an irrigating ditch. ana
of the values that had increased an
hundred fold.
Before the meeting was called 10
order a little group OF early arrivals
INDUCED In most interesting remih
iscenses. Jackman Baxter told o!
having arrived, fifteen year OLD
lad, on May 8. 1870. j. F. Fezer
reached here May 3, and J. A.
Woodbury. on May 81 of the same
year. There were six tents mere
when Baxter arrived. So far as
known but two men who were mere
prior to that time are now LIVING.
These are Henry Watson ana Henry
T. West. The first school teacher
was Miss Quincy and the first ser
mon was preached by Alfred Bax-
ter. father af Jackman. about May
IA. The women sat on boxes ana
the men stood up about where the
First National bank now stands. -,
As usual yearly banquet VIII
be given some time In the iaii'
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
NJ " CHAMP
ION WEAR.
ING BELT
JohNNh kiLBANE OUTCLASSES
ADE ATTELL AT ALL STAGES
OF THEIR BATTLE FOR THE
FEATHER CHAMPIONSHIP

Los Angeles, Calf, Feb. 23.-A
new champion was born TO pugilism
in the Vernon arena yesterday when
Johnny kilbane of Cleveland, o.,
declsyely outfought, outgamed and
outpunched Abe Attell in their 20
round contest, and at the close was
awarded the featherweight title by
Referee Charles Eyton. kilbane
led from start to finish, and at nc
time was the result in doubt.
Nearly 10000 persons were JAM
med into the arena, which ordinar-
lily seats S,400. Fully 5000 Others
Were turned away at the gates. II
was the greatest crowd that ever
viewed prize fight in Los Aegeles
The receipts amounted to approxi
mately $25,000. The men fought
for a purse of $4,000, of which At
tel was to receive $6,500, win, lost
or draw, and kilbane s3,500. Be
sides, they agreed to divide evenl!
SO per cent of the moving picture
privilege.
Attell was clearly outfought. Hi
boasted speed and wonderful clever
ness were not in evidence. Kilban'
made him look like a novice il
nearly every round. In but on
round, the seventh. did Attell hav
lead and this was not by an
means as decisive as that of Kilban
in the remaining rounds.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
WYOMING
IS GIVEN
THE GAME
BUM DECISIONS IN BASKET
BALL GAME ALLOW VISITORS
TO NOSE OUT WINNERS BY A
SINGLE POINT

The Teachers college Friday night
played against the Wyoming uni
yersity and their referee lost the
last game of the season on the local
floor &c to 81. One of the hard 'st
things on basket ball as game is
where the officials do not try to
make it clean and fast. and, in or
der to have their respective teams
win will endeavor to do so through
fouling members of an opposing
team.
Five field goals and one foul
thrown by the Teachers were not
allowed. which should have count
ed, while everything thrown by the
Cowboys, including basket after
time was called, was taken to swell
their score. OF their 81 points, IL
were made from the foul line.
which fact speaks for the nature of
the game, Every time the Teachers
struck their accustomed pace a foul
was sure to be called, which great
ly checked the speed of the game.
Admitting that the locals did not
play quite up to their standard, they
nevertheless really scored a suffic-
lent number OF goals to have defeat
ed the visitors. Great dissatisfac-
ton was everywhere evident and ex-
pressed over the work of the Of
ticials.
The local quintet still has two or
three games remaining on the
schedule to be played away from
home, and this defeat should act as
powerful incentive for the team
to "get busy. The schedule, to
date, has included eleven games,
eight of which were decided victor
les for the home team: the score
piled up being 456 against their op-
ponents 293. The lineup last night
was as usual: Arnold and Thomp-
son. forwards; McCunniff and
Lloyd. guards: West, center; Zilar,
substitute.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29

CRIME OF
YEARS AGO
MAN IN ILLINOIS SENDS DOL
LAR TO LASALLE MAN FOR A
PIPE STOLEN FROM STORE OF
IAATTEI. IN IOVEIAND

L.aSalle, Feb 90. Declaring
that from now on he intended to
lead different life and believing
that he could not make the right
start until he had rid his conscience
of the memory of theft committed
six years ago, Alex Beeman of Nap
ierville, Ill, enclosed a post office
order Tor $ and sent it to George
Briggs of LaSalle.
With the money order was
short letter in which Beeman said
that six years ago when Briggs was
conducting a general store at Love
| land the former entered the store
and stole pipe. The pipe was of
the common briar variety and the
writer believes that $ would cover
/ the loss to the owner. Beeman
said that he had Joined the church
and had turned over a new leaf but
/ felt that he could not make a clean
sweep of his old misdeeds until he
had reimbursed Briggs and confess
sed the theft.
Mr. Briggs does not remember
| Beeman nor even the theft but
values the conscience money and
will either have the money order
framed or cash it and give the dol
/ lar to charity.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
Leap Year Banquet

The o. X. S. N. club gave leap
year banquet to their gentlemen
friends Thursday evening at the
hp,ne of Miss Gladys hienks. The
Rienks home was beautifully deco.
rated with appropriate colors sug-
gestive of Washington's birthday.
The guests were received at the
door by jerome Igo and Alfred
Baxter dressed as George and Mar
tha Washington. An elaborate
seven course dinner was served
rom nine small tables The place
ards were in the form of hatchets
decorated in water color. The ladies
progressed with each course. the
dinner was served by Mrs. Charles
Deffke, Mrs. William Shaffer. Mrs.
Henry Igo, Mrs. Frank Baxter and
Mrs. Cole.
After dinner a short program was
given by members o. the club. An
Instrumental duet by Helen Stein
hoff and Ruth Hopkins. Recitations
we're given by Ole Nelson, Dorothy
Shaffer and Edna Blunt. Arthur
Deffke gave a violin solo. A piano
solo by Miss Gladys Rienks, Miss
Beulah Baxter sang. Zach number
was heartily encored. After the
program a leap year proposal and
mock wedding were given.
Grace HILL president of the club,
announced each number on the pro-
ram with toast which was wit
take-off on each one.
The guests were: Misses Alice
and Ruth Hopkins, Helen Steinho...
Edna and Eunice Blunt, Gladys
Kelley, Ida Deffke, Dorothy Shaffer,
Grace Hill, Myrtle Davis. BeulaA
Baxter, lIargaret Allen, Lylo Kay.
Mabel Balch. Bernice MCLEOD,
Edith Snider, Gladys Rienks and
Mrs. Lawrence Williams. The
Gentlemen were Louis and Wallace
Hopkins. Jesse Shaw. Glen Defke.
A. B. Owen, Glenwood Reed, Ole
Nelson. Marvin Morgan, Wilmer
Lewis, L. ]. Williams, Arthur Def
ke, Frank Deffke, viii Martin,
Martin Balch, George Gerry, VIII
Center, Ross Laughlin and B. c.
Rienks.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
DRIVES NEEDLE
THROUGH THUMB

Windsor. Feb. 24.-Mrs. Frank
Laybourn met with very painfr
accident yesterday afternoon while
sewing, when she drove the sewing
machine needle entirely through
the thumb of her LETT hand. She
was doing some very particular
stitching and had her thumb close
to the needle foot of the machine
and almost before she was aware
Of it the needle had gone through
her thumb, breaking as it did so
Her husband came to her aid and
with great fortitude. Mrs. Lay
bourne allowed him to pull the
broken parts which protruded on
each side of the thumb
The injured member was careful
ly cared for and Mrs. Laybourn in
sisted on finishing her sewing. The
physician says that unless infection
should set in there will be no bad
results only very sore thumb for
several days.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29

The Commercial club at Pierce
set a new standard of entertain
ment at their regular monthly meet
ing Thursday when they invited the
members of the Greeley Commercial
club to be present and the farmers
in the vicinity of the town. More
than 100 responded to the invita-
ton and the result was one of the
best meetings of the get together
variety that has been held in the
history of the club.
Nearly two dozen went from
Greeley in four large autos provid-
ed. leaving here at 6 O'Clock and re-
turning a few minutes after mid
night. When Pierce was reached
the delegation were met by recep-
ton committee and escorted into
the dining room of the Alma hotel.
where a fine oyster supper was wait
ing.
President John Shafer of the
Pierce club presided at the open
meeting which followed and num-
ber of interesting suggestions and
points we're brought out in the ad-
dresses that followed.
On behalf of the club he well
coined the visitors in neat speech
after which he called upon num-
ber of the Greeley visitors. Presl-
dent j. NJ. b. Petrikin of the Gree
lev club expressed the pleasure OF
the Greeley men at being present
and then switched to one OF his
favorite subjects-that OF good
roads. pointing out the value oil
first class highways to the farmer.
S. NJ. Edgell told of the plans OF
the sugar company to grow beets IN
the vicinity of Pierce and had few
things to say about the attitude OF
the factory toward the farmers.
"If you have a kick" he said.
come to the factory and tell us
about it. Don't get behind the
grocery store and growl. but come
TO the front and tell us what is
wrong This is the only way to
adjust the differences that are
bound to arise"
He also explained that fifteen in
stead of twenty pounds of seed to
the acre was available this year.
owing to the shortage of first class
seed. but said that the fifteen
pounds of the sort OF seed to be
Furnished will grow as many and
better beets than twenty pounds OF
the kind OF seed used last season.
Keen interest was shown In the
address Of Prof. G. f. Morton. who
talked on dairying as it might be
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
DEV|NNY. TRIALS DELAYED

'hc bcNinny will
as set district court w "'N i"eS"ns
"S afternoon attorneys for tic county commissioners v,
"' c'ehi'h's in
S''"n Jury appeared to
'h u"Ss ago asking II continuance cases Dr, ,,I ;
' was made by and
prayer oil the he
March 10. ~ '""' ""'
me attorneys for
cases are G. d. Todd urchI neynny and q n r,
Tor Hol"ntr II would l r. O. strobe ,r. No
'"nsh ms name in the early of
me grounds which
amt
Mr. sheey the who built bridge 1t is re-
ported that Mr. Seeey return TO the state
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
PIERCE COMMERCIAL CLUB
ENTERTA|NS VISITORS AT
INTERESTING OPEN MEETING

applied to Pierce and vicinity. He
went into the subject from the view
point of the farmers in the Pierce
region, and invited his hearers to
ask questions on any points that
may not have been brought out or
on which more light was wanted.
The farmers did not hesitate to
come back with questions. and an
interesting discussion resulted that
is expected to stimulate interest In
the industry
Not the least attractive feature
of the meeting was the presence OF
a male quartet consisting of Messrs.
Hatch, Thompson. Fitz and Philips.
Popular favorites were sung to the
great delight of the crowd and the
hearty applause that followed each
number showed that the music was
highly appreciated.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
1000 Stories on Good Roads

l,UNSO 9NDTfSS VII SAONNA AsNSS~s'
One thousand stories regarding
Colorado as a good roads state are
being sent out by Colorado Good
Roads association. This is the first
step in an extensive advertising
campaign planned by the state good
road organization. These stories go
to papers in every city and town OF
any importance in Iowa, Nebraska,
Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and
Texas This work in itself Is one
of the biggest publicity campaigns
ever attempted, and will be follow
ed with other stories.
To carry on such compaign the
Colorado Good Roards Association
needs the support of every county
in the state. The popular member
ship plan Is taking in all counties.
and the results of the last month
have been most gratifying.
Five thousand members for the
state organization are wanted.
These it is believed will be secured
within the next three months Com
nrercial organizations everywhere
are being asked to aid in the cam
paign, and as a result of this work
the interest in good roads is on the
increase in every county. Plans
now being made for work during
the coming summer insure Colorado
better roads and more OF them.
II you are not a member Of tho
Colorado Good Roads Association.
and do not know the name of your
county vice-president. send your
dollar to w. II. Emmons. secretary.
Room 312 Chamber of Commerce
building, Denver. and membership
card will be forwarded to you.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
Former Greeleyites Here

Mr.. and Mrs. A. ID. Frost spent
few hours in Greeley about the
middle Of the week shaking hands
with their many old friends. MI
Frost is one of the buyers for the
Golden Rule syndicate and has been
in New York in the interest OF the
stores at Pendleton and Athena
Ore. While in the east the couple
had visited many places of interest
including Philadelphia. Buffalo
Niagara Falls, Washington, Cincin-
natl, St. Louis and Kansas City. Mr.
Frost opened store at Pendleton a
wear ago and will open another III
Athena on his return.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
AuLT TALKING
REAL FAN DOPE

Ault, Feb 23.-Indoor base ball
games are likely to be followed by
a number of first class outdoor base
ball games this summer between the
Ault business men. Last hight
there was good crowd at the arm
ory to see the double header game.
Company won from the North
Side by a score of 50 to 27 and the
South Siders took the game from
the East Side by a close shave, the
score showing 16 to l5. The teams
have played IA games with six more
on the schedule.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
PRESIDENT IS
ENTERTAINED

Evans, Feb. 27.-The Rebekah
lodge of Evans. the White Dove
lodge No. rs, entertained Mrs. Car
rie steele of Grand Junction, state
president of the Rebekah. last nishI
and later in the evening members
Of the |. O. o. F. lodge and wives
of the members of the latter orsanl-
zation assembled at lunch served ny
the Rebekahs.
Members from LaSalle were un-
able to be present on account OF thS
strict quarantine being observes
there. Mrs. Steele gave an exec
lent talk to the members ana ,he
meeting was very enjoyable Mrs.
steele will go to Berthoud tonisnt
and wednesday night will address
the Rebekahs in Greeley.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29

lety of the Pioneers of
Pny held an interesting
the court room at city
day afternoon. The fol-
embers were present:
stimson, Mrs. N. w.
". Il. Brownell. Jackman
A. Woodbury.. j. A.
JOB Brownell. Thomas
I. &. Macy. l.. Carpen-
efoy Carpenter. DR.. Law,
Pm Mrs. Sophia Thomas,
"hIte, j. F.. Fexer, Mrs.
Rufus Kaufman. Mrs.
y Mrs. Eta l.. Matteson
,uil of kindly greetings
heer was read from
est' for years the presi-
association. The letter
caldwell, Ida. and told
anu home the writer and
ouilt for themselves as
70 the house of their
nu assured the pioneers
oVe for the friends and
ened. Nv
interesting report Civ
OF the flower committee
rs, Han. and the senti-
luminous that the $29
owers for sick members
ave been better spent.
n,,hittee !. was encouraged
the good work.
wing members were re-
s.hg passed away since
e.ihg; Mrs. Asenath
pn pp.ain Arthur Hotcn-
maamsdell, W. e. Pabor,
an ann' = John Leavy. L. b.
tboo,a ramsey and Mrs.
ina. the "old guard"
OUT suggested the ne
slhs in new members
~ rise to the question OF
=, membership and led to
=, u, 'he following resolu-
oa NJ me meeting Of 1908
Nd ed the constitution on
ed. ' which by request is
ms MS who may have ac-
g In real estate in
py purchase or other
n sbsnnary 1. 1875, their
all ioahds or living de-
~ a,' he eligible to mem
AZ association"
ON y, OF officers resulted
.sido t1ns Reelection Of J.
. ''eht. n And this was
{ vote. B. d. sanborn
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
|YMEN
[jSY ON
| HOLIDAY
pnEEpERs AssoCIA-
[,c,ylzED AT MEET
I II TODAY IN TT. LuP.
[,op STOCK TALKED

L,,on Feb. 22.-Washing-
IT,, was celebrated here
oysrybody by taking a
Ia attending the local
Lociation meeting. The
/ Mold in the armory and
" II. Barr and other
= college men addressed
kcs an topics relative to
lining A most important
was organized known as
lsey Breeders association.
he denotes this is for the
promoting the Guernsey
in Weld county. Fort
kirymen are convinced
lraed is very desirable for
Ind from now on will
In ferior stock from their
raplace with Guernseys.
those who were present
In active part in the or
of the association were
| ". H. Barr, G. E. Mort
|Rishop. all of Fort Col
Wheeler, c. Vollmar of
[ Messrs. Hagus. Reeth-
lard of Brighton and II.
of Greeley.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
EY HAS A
|US|CAL CLUB

Feb. 22-The Rersey
lib was christened last
meeting of the club held
Ae of c. G. Gardner when
bson and Miss Rogers,
! the Kersey schools. were
bes. The club was named
! Koral klub and will be
the X. X. club. There
kn members present and
hggs and Stevens from
be guests. l.. b. Tucker
! drill master and the X.
bect to do worthy work.
is program was pleasing
l.. b. Tucker, Miss A.og-
rs. W. F. Spaulding con-
IA il
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
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A PATRIOTIC BABY

: Johnstown, Feb. 23.-Geo. ::
: Washington Cross arrived at ::
: the home of Albert Cross, son ::
= of Senator Cross of Larimer ::
= county, last night at the Cross ::
: ranch near Johnstown. The lad ::
= weighs seven and one-half :.
= pounds and is strong and ::
= husky. Mrs. Cross was form ::
= erly Miss Koenig of this dis :.
!. trict. !
= The little fellow will be :.
: named in honor of the day of :.
= his arrival. !
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The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
Lupton Pioneer Dead

Fort Lupton, Feb. 24.-Word
was received here yesterday of the
death of John Cramer, Fort Lup-
ton pioneer, in San Diego, Calf.
on February IS. Mr.. Cramer was q
former newspaper man and was
identified also with Fort Lupton
farming interests. He left here a
wear ago to seek health in Cali
rornia. He Is survived by son.
with whom he lived in San Diego.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
Postpones Treatment

Evans, Feb. 26 = John Herott,
brother of postmaster Heriott, went to
Excelsior Springs. Mo-, last week to
secure treatment for cancer of the lip,
returned Saturday. his physician de-
Gliding to wait until later to treat Mr..
Heriott further. Some time ago new
lip was grated and Mr.. Heriott has
been much relieved since then.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
Ladies' Aid Tea

Kersey. Feb. 2S.-Mesdames w.
F.. Spaulding and John Immerslum
entertained at a delightful tea We'd
nesday afternoon at the home OF
the latter. 1t was the first of a
series OF teas to be given by the
Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist
church of this town. The ladies
cleared So for the treasury of the
society.
The Greeley tribune., 1912-02-29
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MlLLlkEN SERENADES

= Milliken. Feb. 23.-To show :.
:: their good wishes to Postmast- :.
< er Ed Riker and his bride 20 :.
:: OF Milliken's citizens called on :.
:: them last night preceding their :.
:. entrance with IA melodious ser :.
y enade on tin pans. horns, :.
X drums and fiddles. AS soon as :.
:. the musical program had been :.
:: conducted for a few minutes ::
!. the doors of the Riker home ::
:. swung open and the musicians ::
+ were invited in and served :.
!. with a nice luncheon. ::
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