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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Still Admired the Ring.

A few days ago Maud, who was a
little Jealous of Ethel, said: when
you broke your engagement with
Jack. of course you returned the dia'
mond ring he gave your" Ethel an
swered promptly. mo. and l Cont
intend to, either. l don't care for
Jack any more, but my feelings have
not changed toward the ring. Ma
tional Monthly.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

The best mes
sage for this
Christmas time,
the best message
the world ever
heard, Is the
message which
C a m e to t h g
Judean shepherds
on the first Christi
mas night nearly
t w o thousand
years ago; the
message of One
who had come to
redeem mankind d.
But who can say
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Veal Scallop.

Chop cold roast veal very fine, put
a layer in the bottom of pudding
dish, season with salt and pepper
cover with a layer of rolled crackers
and bits of butter: wet well with milk
and continue until dish is full Wet
the whole with broth and milk; in.
vert a pan over it so as to retain
steam and bake oneGalf hour.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
For a Rubber Plant.

When the leaves turn yellow and
fall off the plant is dying. Feed it a
tablespoonful of olive oil every two
weeks. Also wash the plant once a
week with warm soapsuds, letting the
warm suds moisten the earth thor
oughly. Sprinkle every other day.
This same treatment should be used
on ferns.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Lettuce and Pimento Salad.

them in cold water. Arrange the let
tuce on each plate, lay in the mid
die of it a pimento, opening this and
putting in the center cube Of cream
cheese and folding the pimento over
it so that the cheese is half concealed
Pour French dressing over the salad
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
a Turkish Dish.

Stew one cup of cold lamb with
one teaspoon of minced onion in one
cup of water until very tender. Skim
enough strained tomato to- make one
pint, or use more water if you have
not enough of the tomato. Season
highly with salt and pepper and lit.
tie curry or chutney sauce.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Trsnu of the Times,

Ex-Governor Pennypacker, discussing
the divorce evil in Philadelphia, said
with a smile:
In these times one never as the
saying goes, knows where one is at.
An acquaintance of mine extended his
hand to me at the Historical society
the other day and cried:
Congratulate me! / am the hap
p,est man aliven
Il looked at him doubtfully.
Engaged, married or divorced?'
asked."-New York Tribune
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Slow Chap.

EYES," laughed the girl with the
pink parasol, .he is the slowest young
man I ever saw"
I'm what way, dear?" asked his
chum
why, he asked for kiss and told
him I wore one of those knotted wells
that takes so long to loosen"
"And what did he do?"
'eWhy, the goose took time to unite
the knot"-Mack's Monthly.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Swat Indirect.

Mandy-What fob 20 ben goin' to
de postofice so regular? Are yo' cor
respondin' wifi some other female?"
Rastus-"Nope; but since ali been a.
readin' in de papers bout desc CON
science funds ah kind of thought ah
might possibly git lettah from dat
ministah what married us''-Life.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Taste.

(Which has the best taste, you CT
your wife,"
81 am sure my wife has
THAT is very generous of you.
81 could not well deny it, in view
of the person each of us married"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Queen Fritters.

Cook one-fourth cup butter in one.
half cup water. When boiling add
one-half cup -four. Stir quickly until
mixed and remove from fire. Add
two unbeaten eggs. one at time.
Beat till smooth. Drop by spoonfuls
into deep fat. Fill with apple sauce
and sprinkle with sugar.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Chocolate DouQhnuts.

Peat two eggs, add one and one
half cupfuls of sugar. small piece
Of butter. two squares of (melted)
chocolate, one cupful of milk and one
heaping teaspoonful of baking pow
DER in -four enough to make q soft
fir,,oh FRY as usual
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
FARMERS Wife
ALMOST AWRECK
Restored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compounded
Own Story.
Westwood, Md am a farmers
wife and do most of my own work when

| am able. I had
nervous spells, fe-
male weakness and
terrible bearing
down pains e v cry
month. / also suf-
fered much with my
right side. The pain
started in my back
and extended around
my right side, and
the doctor told me it
WAS organic inham-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Nice Distinction.

PA, what is patriots" :
THAT depends, my son. In the time
of George Washington, he was a man
who walked barefoot on snow and ice
to serve his country. Now he is ono
who does it by getting job"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Daily Thought.

You go into the new world today
a new world in which you may tri-
umph, not through con petition, but
through OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Gun
saulus
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
cocoanut Jumbies,

One pound of grated cocoanut. three.
fourths of a pound of sugar three
eggs and a large spoonful of -four
Pour on buttered pans and bake
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Better Way.

docs your wife raise rumpus
when you stay away from home at
night?"
mo; but she does when l get
home"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
The Best
Message
By REV. FARLEY E. HARTMANN. DID,.
Secretary Of Extension Department Of
Moody Bible Institute. Chicago

TEXT-And the angel said unto them.
Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good
tidings of great joy. which shall be to all
people. For unto you is born this day in
the city of David. a Savior. which Is
Christ the Lord.-Luke 2:10-n.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Solved.

Twelve persons for dinner! Aren't
you crazy?"
1--WE might invite a thirteenth; that
would perhaps take away their appe-
tie"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

Some of the blame for the lies we
tell ought to be charged up to the
people who ask our candid opinion.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

1t doesn't take the man who thinks
he knows it all very long to tell how
little he really knows.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Oh, FUDGE.

On, FuQ9c.
"He is regular kleptomaniac."
And still you intend marrying
him."
Sure. He steals nothing but
Kisses"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
ro- sIryMER HEADACHEs

Hicks CAPUDINE is the best remedy
no matter what causes them-whether
from the heat, sitting in draughts, fever
ish condition, etc. 10c., Csc and Soc per
bottle at medicine stores. Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and
inyirorate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar.
coated, tiny granules, easy to take. Do not
grippe. Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
c Hake rs Ts ia on Know what you are taxing
Tho formula is plainly printed on every bottle.
form, and the most efcctual form. For grown
people and children. so cents. Adv
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
The Heiobt Of Absurdity.

Your scheme is foolish"
FOOLISH"
Yes, sir. absolutely foolish. AS
foolish as--well as foolish as the
libretto of grand opera"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

About the only time the average
married man has any peace in his
home is when his wife has her mouth
aull of hairpins.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

The man who stands, at the bottom
of the ladders and steadies 1t is often
of more benefit to the country than
the one who climbs to the top.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

Mrs. winslow-s Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces innammae
ton allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c bottled
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

It's easier for most men to pray
for forgiveness than 1t is to fight
temptation.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
lie DopIitarifv

Its Popularity.
What public board is most in fa'
vor in a municipality?
81 rather think it is the festive
board?"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

renmark's Coal imfortations.
Last year Denmark imported tEre'
million tons of coal.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

ITCH Relieved in 30 Minutes.
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion for all kinds OF
contagious itch. At Druggists. Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

You can jolly the average man by
referring to him as prominent citt
gen.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Extremes

why is Alexander so cut up?'
Because his salary has just been
cut down"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

Anyway, the man who contradicts
himself may be right.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

Every married man should keep .
stock of ready-made excuses on hand.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

Forgive your enemies; If you have
10 enemies forgive some OF your
,'ien&S
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

Nothing worries nagging wife so
much as husband who won't get
mad.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Partial Success.

Partial Success.
DO you believe in those faith
cures?"
'Oh, 1 have known some that cured
faith in them"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

! The detective may be an earnest
seeker, but he doesn't always find.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

Some of the charity that begins at
nome isn't worth making a fuss about.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
Too Much.

81 tell you, money talks
Eyes, and Wall street is trying to
shut it up"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31
DOES YOUR HEAD ACHEs

Try Hicks CAPUDINE. It's liquid-pleas.
ant to take-effects immedate-good to prevent
SICK Headaches and Nervous Headaches also.
Your money back II not satisfied. 10c., &c. and
&c. at medicine stores Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle or
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-01-31

Signature psab1 co Of &eMfAzzzw
In Use For Over so Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24

Little Rock, Ark, June 24.-Mayor
Charles E. Taylor, who during tho pas;
two years has put new life in the
police and fire departments of Little
Rock, and organized the city health
department. now has turned his at
tention 10 a war on vice.
Almost a year and half ago the
mayer appointed twen-y-seven repre-
sentative citizens as a commission 70
make Investigation and report on the
social evil in Little Rock. This com.
mission, after more than a years re.
search, has rendered a report recon-
mending that The resorts be abolished,
that the present ordinances governing
them be rigidly enforced, and that
sone new ordinances be passed. Fol,
loving this report, Mayor Taylor an
nounced that on August 25 the red
light district will be cloEed. He has
given Strict orders to the chief oi
pcIice in connection with the matter.
Mayer Taylor Il now leading a cam.
psisn fcr q coastitutiona- amendment
permitting cities OF tho first and sec.
ond class in Arkansas to issue bonds
fer municipal improvements. Under
tho constitution as it stands, cities
and towns are Unable TO issue bond:
fer any p2-pcse.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24

Auto polo! A great game with many
curves. A new diversion for the dare
devil auto drivers that makes the red,
black or blue demons blink with envy
II is speed craze, football. bull fight
ing, loop-the-loop and all other top
sey turvey, rough and tumble horse
play all rolled into one. Riding buck
ing bronchos. cup racing, speed con-
tests are but child's play in compari-
son to these reckless hazard hunters.
AL the harum-scarum scorcbers, rec
ord breakers and hairpin curves are
completely put in the shade by the
rapid flights. bounds, whirls, turn-overs
and bold dashes at bouncing balls and
head-on collisions with automobiles
bare Of hood, stripped for the fray
and belching fire and smoke at every
turn OF the wheel.
Auto polo Is played In Buffalo Bills
wild west show by two stripped car
chassis, with two men at each ma.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24

chine; Raltz King and Blondy Sterling
at the wheels and Clyde Ferriter and
Bud Jackson as the mallet men. The
machines are surmounted with steel
hoops to protect the men and the
mechanism in case of upset. The
mallets used are snort handled, heavy
instruments. and the ball, which is
nearly as light as the regulation foot
ball, is made of leather. The game
is played in periods of five minutes
each with an intermission between the
periods to right the machines il neces-
sary. At the beginning the contest
ants take their positions with their
autos at each end Of the arena and
the ball is placed in the center. At
given word or signal. the reckless
chauffeurs turn on all power and the
machines bounce forward belching fire
and smoke like a battery of gatIing
guns, literally shooting the car TO.
wards the ball with the malIet men
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24

standing on the guard rail, supporting
themselves with one hand and the
mallet in the other, ready for the fray
both cars eager to first reach the ball.
They look for a moment as if they
we're bound to collide, head on, which
they frequently do unless the skilled
drivers gauge the distance so nicely
that the cars pass each other by hair
breadth escape, so that the expert
mallet men may strike the ball with
unerring aim, driving it in one direc-
tion or the other. Then the fun and
excitement commences.
Whirling their machines in all sorts
OF intricate curves and with remark
able speed, they rush down upon the
ball in an attempt to force 1t to the
goal. Oftentimes in an effort to make
quick turn, the automobiles 60 tumb.
ling over carrying the driver and NAL.
let man under or hurting them to the
extreme distance. Frequently turning
on two wheels at top speed and with
a dash that would make a Vanderbilt
cup race look like a stand still, the
game is thriller. Collisions, up-sets
ground and lofty tumbling have no
terrors for the men who participate
The Buffalo Bill show appears a.
Moline, July 8.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound adver-
tised, | tried it. My health improved
wonderfully and am now quite well
again. No woman suffering from fe-
male ills will regret it if she takes this
medicine. Mrs. JAMES G. LECLEAR,
1876 Hunt St, Detroit, Mich.
Another Case.
Philadelphia, Pa. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is all you
claim it TO be. About two or three
days before my periods I>would get bad
backaches, then pains in right and left
sides, and my head would ache. called
the doctor and he said had organic In
fanmation. went to him for while bu.
did not get well so I took Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable compound. After tax
ing two bottles was relieveSa and finally
my troubles left me. married and
have two little girls. have had no re-
turn of the old troubles. Mr.. CHAS
BoELL, $3.50 s. Chadwick St, Phila. Pa.
Advertisements
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24

the chicken shed back of the family
home Sunday morning. 1t is thought
tha: they were killed by dogs. as evil
dences indicated. Nothing was known
OF the killing Of the chickens until
Sunday morning, but it is believed that
it occurred during the night. The
chickens, which were of this spring 5
Matching, were in coops in the yard,
and they were probably frightened out
Of the coops by the animals and then
killed About half of the entire flock
were put to death.
Photographer Overcome. - John N.
Dafoe, the photographer, was over
come by the heat while working in his
studio, 1872 West Second street. He
had been in i'll health for some time
and tainted while he was at work. He
was taken to st. Luke's hospital and
is reported to be recovering nicely. An
unusual feature is the fact tha. his
temperature went up to log degrees
for a brief period when he was over
come blythe heat.
Marriage Licenses. - Marriage IL
censes have been issued in the coun'
ty clerks Office to the following cou-
pies: Clarence NJ. Hanson of Fort
Dodge, Iowa, and Helen Ruser Of Dav-
export; Otto II. Mahraun of Musca-
tine, Iowa, and Gladys Brearley of
Lawndale, ILL.,; William E. Long of
Rock Island and Ivy NJ. Wilson of Mi
Ian; Elroy Spracklin and Mary Daho-
ney of Davenport; Harry A. Gilchrist
of Fairfield, Iowa, and Fredericka Her.
zog of Davenport
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24
Slain in Quarrel Over a Bill.

Marion, H.. June 24.-Henry Nor
man, a merchant of Marion, shot and
killed Oscar IcElroy at the Norman
store yesterday afternoon. The trou-
BILE grew out of a store account the
merchant had tried to collect. McEl-
roy is said to have assaulted Norman
with a brick.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24

are making an 1S-day trip to various
German cities, attended the annual
meeting here of the society of German
engineers. King Frederick August of
Saxony was an interested visitor at
the convention.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24
Fall Kills Pioneer Clergyman.

Bloomington, June 4.-Rev. Moses
Ropp, pioneer clergyman of the Men
nonette church, met death yesterday
by falling from a cherry tree at his
home in Groveland. He was Ga years
old and had occupied numerous pas
torates in Illinois.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24

m y suffering a n d
pains. For two year1
/ suffered bearing
down pains and got
all run down. / was
under a nervous
strain and could not
sleep at night. 1
went TO doctors hero
in the city but they
did not do me any
good.
" Seeing lydia Z.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24
DAVENPORT

Burlington Train t1it.-A shot was
fired at Burlington train No. AZ just as
II was leaving the Crescent bridge
Sunday evening. A bullet entered a
coach, but no one was injured. Off
GERS Schlueter and Schmidt Of the po-
lice department went 10 the scene of
the alleged shooting, but could find no
trace Of the guilty parties. The oc-
currence caused considerable excite
ment among the passengers on the
train, who tried 10 duck out of the
way OF the shots.
Subscription for Artificial Limb
Attention has been called TO the pa
thetic case OF little Harold Schumaan,
1441 Rockingham road. Something
ever q year ago, while at play in the
railroad yards In the western part of
the city, little Harold, barely years
old, was struck and run over by a
locomotive. his right leg being taken
of below the knee 1t is now desired
to purchase an artificial leg for the
boy. The parents are poor and hard
working people and without means to
defray the expenses of an artificial
limb. which will be considerable. But
in a big. prosperous city like Daven-
port, with its citizens ever willing TO
assist in good cause, it is hardly
probable that little Harold will be de-
prived OF the artificial limb. now that
our residents have been made familiar
with his need, and a subscription is
started to this end.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24

Farmers compete.-Fifty-four farm
ers of Scott county are competing for
the prizes offered in the four contests
Of the county crop league. There are
3S competitors in the corn contest, %
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24
ILLINOIS NEWS
Killed by Bursting Shotgun.

Sterling, ILL.,. June 24.-Clyde vii.
son, 10, Of Bureau, was killed by the
explosion of shotgun yesterday.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24

Obituary Record.-Thomas A. Mey
died at his home Sunday morning az
4:30 o'clock after a two years illness
with a complication of diseases. He
was bern in Germany Nov. 15, 1889,
and came to this country thirty-three
years ago, settling in. Clinton, Ia.
After living there for twenty years.
he came to Moline, where he has lived
since at 130215 Fourth avenue. He is
by trade brick maker; but for many
years has been il a partially paralyzed
condition and has been unable to
work. Five children survive, besides
the widow Mrs. A. DeClerk of Ke-
vance, John and August Mey Of NO
line, Tony Mey of Davenport and Mrs.
Anna Smith OF Kewanee.
Mable Alice Pearson passed away
at her home yesterday morning at
$50 o'clock after a seven months i'll
ness with tuberculosis. She was born
in Moline, Dec. s, 1898, and had lived
here until six weeks ago, when he
mother moved to Rock Island Her
education was obtained in the Moline
public schools and she is very well
known among young people of this
city. The Swedish Baptist church OF
Moline knows her as one Of it's most
earnest young women. Miss Pearson s
father died eighteen years ago and her
brother followed him in 1900. The
mother, Mrs Anna Pearson, survives.
| as we'll as one sister, Mrs. Carl E.
Nelsa Of Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24

Probably Weasel.-Thirty chickens
belonging TO Mrs. S. E. Taylor, 1925
Farnam street, were found dead in
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24

Leipzig, Saxony-The members of
the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers, who, with their families,
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24
DOCTORS DID y
NOT help her
But Lydia E: Pi1lkharn's Veg
etable Compound Restored
Mrs. LeClear's Health
Her Own Statement.

Detroit, Mich. -"I am glad to dis
cover a remedy that relieves me from
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24

Hopkinsville, Ky.-Mrs. Ellen Nc
Reynolds, mother of Attorney General
James C. McReynolds, fell and frac-
tured her hip as she was about to
board train. Mrs. McReynOlds, who
is rs years, was enroute to her home
at Elkton, KY.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-24

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