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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04
Belfast +,

Belfast Me, Aug. 3.-(SpeciaD "A
pretty ceremony was performed yes
terday afternoon at 4.30 at the Waldo
County hospital, when the infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Frame of Sears
port was christened by Rev. Haraden
S. Pearl of the North Congregational
church of this city. The child was
born two weeks ago in the hospital
and was christened George Marshall.
The family and a few friends were
present.
william Getchell of Augusta arrived
yesterday and passed the day with his
family, who are occupying Fair View,
the Stephenson cottage on Allyn shore.
On his return last night he was
accompanied by Mrs. Getchell, who
will return to Belfast this evening.
They made the trip by motor. Miss
Irene Gechell arrived Friday night to
pass the remainder of the season with
the family.
The Circle of the North Congrega-
tional church will meet on Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. L. A. Knowlton,
Miller street. The Circle is to give
Lawn party, Food sale and entertain
ment on Aug IL at the church.
The North church prayer meeting
will be led this week Thursday night
by Supt. of Schools w. B. Woodbury.
During the month Of August the North
church will remain open and Sunday
morning services will be held at 1o.45
The Sunday school, Christian Endeavor
and other branches OF the church will
not meet, however, during the month.
This does not apply, however, to the
Thursday evening meetings, which are
held as usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Howard Bruce has collected large
number Of antiques for his annual auc-
ton sale the 18th and 18th of August.
me show rooms at SO Cony street
are open daily and may be visited
for the purpose of viewing the articles
which will be sold. Positively moth
ing will be sold before the hour of
the auction. This ARRANGEMENT is
made to give everyone an equal op-
portunity to procure desired piece of
furniture.-Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

July 90 1914.
Sealed proposals will be received at
office OF Treasurer, Eastern Branch, N.
II. D. V. s., National Soldiers Home,
Maine, and there opened at the time
fixed, for furnishing and delivering sup
specifications, copies of which with
blank proposals can be had upon appli-
cation to the Treasurer. as follows: For
Current Expenses, and Household Sup
plies until Ills A. M, August 10, 1914;
Subsistence Supplies until Ills A. NJ,
August L. 1914: Hospital Supplies until
1115 A. M. August II. 1914: Repairs.
Farm and Clothing Supplies until II. Is
A. NJ, August q, 1914. Major A. l..
Smith. Treasnrer ilvSo- augI- 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

The lightning during Sunday nights
storm struck an elm tree at Elmer
e. Parkman's house. No. 80 Green
street the riven bark showing plain
ly the course of the electric fluid. Mr..
Parkman says the sound made by the
bolt was more of a snappy. cracking
noise. unlike thunder. even when close
by and it was not known until Mon
day morning that the tree had been
struck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

H. NJ. Springer and family. accom-
panled by J. q. johnson and William
Gatcomo, enjoyed an auto ride Sun
DAY to Pemaquid, where they passed
the day, returning to Augusta in the
evening. While coming through Pitts
ton on the way home they encountered
the thunder storm which passed over
Augusta at about o'clock, and in
speaking Monday Of the storm Mr..
Springer said that he had never be-
fore witnessed such an electrical dis
play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Harry T. Giblin of Manchester, N. H,
travelling picture agent. was arrested
late Monday AFTERNOON on a warrant
sworn out by Eva Bavoie of Mt. Vernon
avenue and charging him with assault
and battery. Giblin will be given a hear
ing this morning before the municipal
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

The safety first idea which sharree >
Gently come into general practte0 lezks
most American9roads. liz an sela ssze ~
Germany and other European zecVnzs
tries where the praetiee eKteRdss -tess
every form of industry - vslLsss &Aea
railroads
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

The street department began Monday
the work of re-surfaclng a portion of
lower State street with gravel, the
highway to be treated for a distance
OF about 1000 feet, beginning at a
point opposite the residence of H ]
Cross and ending near the steam laun-
dry building. The work to be done will
be similar to that done on Western
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04
Mascot on Guard

Mascot on Guard
A very amusing event IN connection
with the first days muster occurred
about 45o Monday afternoon. Col. Hume
and Col. Morton were making official
camp inspections. AS they came up to
the mess tent of Co. c of Livermore
Falls a mascot, whom the company had
brought along, appeared Col. Morton
was about to look into the small tent
when the young lad approached him and
the rest of the officers with an air rife
and exclaimed: There's nobody in that
tent, keep out of there
The colonel laughed and started to look
at the chest containing the provisions
Il was told not to allow anyone to look
In that chest. You'll have to close it."
shouted the mascot very earnestly and
convincingiy. The officers were immense
ly amused at the Incident and smilingly
left the tent after they had inspected It.
A Journal man by chance appeared
upon the scene during the intercourse
and asked the young man his name. My
name is Oscar Erskine Roland Marshall,
and I'm from North Jay; but 1 came
down here as mascot for Co. c of Liv-
ermore Falls, and those men will have
to keep out of this tent Did you see
them go when I told them tor"
British Reserves in Maine Guard
1t was learned Monday that LIST Sergt.
Henry G. Flemming of Co. D of Norway
received word to report any place within
the United Kingdom. being one OF the
British reservists. This report was sent
him on account OF the trouble across the
water.
Sergt. Flemming has served IL years
in the army and was sergeant OF the list
Battalion of Irish Guards. He was given
one years leave from Canada but has
been in this country for five years Capt
Alton Whitehead of Co. D is also a Brit
ish reserve and expects q call to report
at any time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Train 10, eastbound local leaving
Augusta at 500 P. NJ, had attached
to it Monday afternoon two of the new
steel coaches and a steel smoker. and
Train Ga, which goes west from Au-
gusta at s.3S A. M. will this morning
be made up entirely of steel cars, bag
gage, mail, express, smoker, coaches
and the Pullmans. This will be the
first all-steel train that has ever
passed through Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John e. Liggett of Au-
gusta were among the fortunate Amer
leans having reservations on the Maui
retania, which sailed from Liverpool.
Mr.. and Mrs. Liggett have been abroad
since May.--Portland Argus, Aug. 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Announcement was made Monday
that application blanks for dormitory
rooms in the New Y. NJ. c. a. build
ing and for membership in the organ
ization will be ready by the last OF
the week and can be obtained from
any of the directors or from the gen.
eral secretary at the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04
Cured without pain

Safe, easy treatment, based
on "a years successful prac-
tice in Maine. Cure guaran-
teed. No operation or de.
tention from business. Free
consultation, free letter.
Or. C. T. FtSKE
Specialist on Diseasesof heetum
IS Pleasant Av. W oodfs, P ortlAnd
New Dewitt House, Lewiston
Saturdays 10 AIN. to = p.h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Miss Mary Burgess. sister Of Rev.
Thomas Burgess, rector OF st. Barnabas
church OF this city. and other Maine peo-
Pile are supposed to be in Switzerland
and other war hemmed in territory in
Europe. According to the last letter re-
ceived by her brother Miss Burgess was
In Munich
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

=. r. Bilodeau. c. D. White, N w.
White and J. H. Chandler left Sunday
morning for Bull Dog pond in Somer-
set county, where the two first named
gentlemen will enjoy fishing trip.
Inc Journey was made by auto under
the guidance Of Harry c. Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Work Is about completed on the
foundation of house which Kervin
K. Hanks will build on Maple street
The house will be two-story struc-
ture designed for a double tenement
and will contain 16 rooms and modern
fittings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Joseph Lausier resumed his Duties
Monday morning at the c. r. Bi,odear
store. after having been off dutv fo,
about two months past on account q,
having had to undergo surgical treat.
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Kingsley of
Lewiston, accompanied by their dauRh
ter, Evelyn, were visitors in Augusta
over Sunday as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. e. Kingsley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Three sets of buildings, also much
hay and some livestock were burned
from lightning Sunday. People with
no insurance on farm produce are TAX
ing many chances now and it is said
that we should not gamble more than
we can afford to lose The c. E. Down
ing agency of this city advertises in
another column on the Importance of
this--Advt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

During the encampment at the mus
Ter grounds an electric car will leave
the Edwards Mills every hour for the
grounds at Is and As minutes after
the hour, from 10 A. NJ. to 10 P. Al.
returning, the car will leave the mus
ter grounds on the hour and half hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04
WHEN LIVER IS TORPID

or sluggish ali the other vital organs
OF your body are affected-you have
stomach and bowel troubles, your head
acnes, your skin loses its clearness.
and you have "the blues" Take Hoods
Pills,--gentle and thorough. Do not
irritate nor grippe. Price 25c., Of all drug
.G1sts or G. !. Hood Co, Lowell. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

DR.. W. s. Thompson left on the Mon.
uay AFTERNOON express for Boston on
MS way to Auburndale called there
ny the critical illness of Miss Caro-.
i'ne Fenno Chase of this city, who is
at Lasseile Seminary suffering from,
pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

The Monday morning business Of
the municipal court included the dis
posai of two cases of intoxication. in
each of which the respondent was al
lowed to go upon the payment of the
costs of court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Estes. Miss Edith
Estes, Ralph Estes and Morris Estes of
Melrose, Mass. who have been visiting
relatives in the city, left in their auto
Saturday for Harpswell for a short stay.
The trip was made in the auto which
was offered by the Melrose Lodge of
Elks to the one holding the lucky ticket,
of which Miss Edith Estes was the hold
er. Eugene Estes is a retired inspector
OF the Boston police department. former
ly of Augusta. This happy family IL en-
joying its vacation trip in the prize auto,
having covered 1900 miles since their
ownership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

MRS. Fred c. Cunningham and
daughter lrma went Monday for a
weeks visit to relatives IN Taunton
Mass. They were accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. Charles H. Smith OF the
Bangor road. -A'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

City Marshal L. ]. Colgan returned
Monday from a Today trip to Milwaukee,
Wis, where he went as a delegate of the
Kennebec Lodge of Moose to the national
convention OF that order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Mrs. John w. Howard and Children
dorothy and George of Chicago. ar.
rived in the city Saturday evening
and viii be the guests of her parents
Supt. and Mrs. George A. Prescott
for the remainder of the season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Chester B. Henna of Brooklyn, N.
Y, physical director Of the Augusta
Y. M. C. A, arrived in the city Mon
day afternoon to effect the prelimi-
nary organization Of his department
before the opening Of the new build
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Deputy Bank Commissioner Lyndon
P. Noble Of Portland passed Monday
In the city on matters pertaining to
the work Of the State bank depart
ys,ent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Joseph Lougee and ]. w. Wells Of Bos-
ton, Frank WinElow OF Hallowell and
Charles Manning of Waterville have gone
to Cobbosseecontee for two-weeks out
ing and will during their stay have their
headquarters at the Mcguire cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04
BRIGHT SKIES GREET SOLDIER
BOYS OF SECOND REGIMENT
Auspicious Opening of National Guard Camp
On Muster Field Monday-Tents Are Pitch
ed, Guard Detailed and All Prepared for Real
Work of Today

Camp OF Instruction, Co. B, 9Th U.
s. infantry, auspiciously opened Mon
day on the Muster Grounds In this
city, when with the weather condi-
tons favorable, the I'd Regiment N. @.
S. M, pitched it's tents to commence
the annual encampment. For the last
two musters the boys have been oblig-
ed to open camp in drizzling rain
storms. Much to their delight this
year, they were greeted with sunshine
as they commenced the preparatory
work for the weeks encampment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Miss Jennie King of the Russell & wes-
ton store IS enjoying a two-weeks vaca-
tion ana will pass the time at Their home
in waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Mrs. Sadie Pallffero OF Fredericks-
burg, Va, who has been visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Tucker, Cushman street.
has returned to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

The Kennebec Pomona Grange will
hold a Field day, Aug. 8, at Island
Park East Kennebec Pomona has been
invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

e. B. Crockett and L. r. Timber
lake of Portland were visitors In the
city Monday on business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Weston Lewis an
nounce the engagement of their daugh.
ter Louise to DR.. Ralph Heryey
Hutchinson of westbrook, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

The following item from a recent Is
sue of the Boston Herald will be OF
interest to people in this vicinity:
Eridon B. Turner, who has been asso.
ciated with the Frank A. Russell real
estate office as manager Of the legal
and advertising departments. has sew
cred his connection with that Office
to go to Augusta. Me-, to engage In a
real estate specialties business, hand
ling summer property for the Boston
market. One distinctive feature will be
a bureau of summer hotels, private
boarding houses and sporting camps
for the vacationist and sportsman"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. George p. Potter of
Chapel street are in Portland for a
few days as the guests Of Hon. w. l..
Putram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Mrs. vina Lambert and son Arthur
have returned from a two-weeks va
cation at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

Charles Bilodeau, the clothier Is
closing out a few odd lots of trousers
Of the $3.50, So and $3.50 grade at the
common price Of sl.sS.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04
LOCAL BRIEFS.

MT. and Mrs. Fred C. Cunningham
were among those who enjoyed the
Sunday excursion to Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

w. e. Perkins of Belgrade was a Mon
day visitor In Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

c. o. Brown of Orono was a visitor
In the city Monday on matters of bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04
EneamPment Opens


The encampment OF the "a Maine
Infantry, N. q. s. NJ, formally opened
at ola A. M. Monday. with the arrival
OF Co. D OF Norway. This company
was quickly detrained and proceeded
directly to camp. Companies A Of
Pittsfield, q Of Skowhegan, F Of Dow
er. G Of Bangor and II OF waterville
arrived on a special train at $50. The
companies were quickly detrained and
with the battalion forward proceeded
directly to camp under the command
OF Major Mayo. The band from Ban
gor also arrived on this train.
Companys B. c. and K arrived at
11.40 A. M. on the Electric Road from
Winthrop and were Immediately
marched to the grounds under the
command OF Senior Officer, Capt. Bel
cher.
By 1850 all Of the companies were
upon the field except of Eastport and
L Of Houlton. These two companies
arrived at 4.05 P. M. and proceeded
directly to the grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04
Appointm ents

Capt. o. NJ. Smith. headquarters ap-
pointments. announced to date from
regimental headquarters. detail Capt,
o. M. Smith as headquarters mess
officer and Lieut.. Lucian w. Bianch-
ard as summary court officer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04
Tuesdays Program

The following program is slated for
today's, work:
7.so toe.15 A. M. Company close order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

EFFORT to be present. Do not forget
the necessary supplies. 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
On q White Slave Charge.

Carlo Corado was brought to Port
land Wednesday from Brooklyn by
Deputy U. S. Marshal James E. Nc
Evoy, the charge being violation of the
Mann white slave act. He had been
bound over by United States Com
missioner in that city. allegation being
of an offence committed in Portland in
March. Bail had not been furnished
and the respondent was taken to Port
land for safe keeping until the Sep
TENDER term Of court.
For tho Monhegan Tereentenary.
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels has
promised to detail torpedo boat to be
present at the Capt. John Smith ter
centenary at Monhegan August g.
The exercises will include historical
and other addresses, the unwilling of
bronze memorial tablet, band con-
cert, and in the evening fireworks and
a dance. Special steamers will be
run from Boothbay Harbor and Thorn
aston and the revenue cutter Andres
coggin has been engaged to bring
members Of the Maine Historical So
ciety from Portland.
Escaped on a Technicalty.
Judge Merrill of the Portland
municipal court handed down an i'm
portant decision Wednesday in the
case Of Joseph Gilman. who was al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04
Details to Active Duty

The first companies to arrive upon
the field were at once detailed to &C.
tive duty preparing the camp for the
weeks maneuvers. In accordance with
General Orders, No. 4, issued by Col.
Hume from the regimental headquar-
tiers at Houlton, each company COM
mander Immediately upon arrival at
camp, detailed a non commissioned Of
flcer and six privates to report at once
to the regimental quartermaster and
receive tentage and other equipment
necessary for the erection OF the can
vass dwellings which are to shelter
the men during the present muster.
BY 10 o'clock affairs at Camp Of IN
struction Co. B. 5th U. S. Infantry,
were gaining good Roadway. Tents
were arising with military precision
and the company cooks were busily
preparing their field kitchens and mess
tents for the invasion of a hungry
crowd at lunch hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04
Regular Army Co. B

Co. B of the regular army from
Plattsburg Barracks, n. Y. with Capt
Joseph *. Particle, LIST Lieut. Altar,
Rutherford, End Lieut.. John c. Bar
tholf. Col. Charles G. Morton, COM
mander of the camp, Major w. P.
chamberlain. sanitary inspector Capt.
T. A. Roberts, quartermaster Capt.
Walter Singles and a mounted de-
taehment is encamped for instruction
purposes.
Then the different company's streets
began to have regulated appearance,
heavy wagons were going back and
forth unloading military equipment
under the supervision of the regimen
tai ouartermaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04
Sanitary Precautions

The usual sanitary precautions were
in order. Men physically unfit for drill
work will be eliminated from the man
euvers and danger of contagious dis
eases thus reduced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04
Arrangement Of Tents

The arrangement of tents upon the
field is much the same as in previous
years. The first division of tents at
the far west Of the grounds comprise
the company quarters for privates and
non commissioned officers. To the
east of these are the company mess
tents and kitchens. Beyond the mess
tents are the company commissioned
officers quarters. The field officers
quarters are found beyond these and
lastly the tents where the staff Off
GERS will stop during their stay on the
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04
The Hospital Tent

AT the south Of the field is the hos
pital tent, where the militia men re-
ceive careful medical attendance.
Working north from the hospital ten,
the streets are arranged in the fol-
lowing order:
Medical Corps; Co. e Of Skowhegan
Co. NJ Of Augusta. Co. H OF Water
Vile, Co. G of Bangor. Co. / of East
port, Co. F OF Dover, Co. L of Houl-
ton, Co. c Of Livermore Falls, Co. d
Of Norway. Co. B OF Rumford, Co. X
of Pennington and the band headquar-
tiers.
Directly in back Of the band tent is
the post exchange, cigars. tobacco and
confectionery and the like are retailed
to the men. First Lieut.. Thomas M.
J. Enright is again detailed as off
Ger in charge of the exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

AT $50 o'clock Co. H Of waterville
was assigned the first guard duty of
the encampment. In relays Of nine,
the Guardsmen from up river win keep
watch over the camp through the night
until the reveille sounds this morning.
The OFFICER Of the guard was Lieut.. AL
bert r. Rogers.
The officer of the day was Capt. w.
H. Murray Of Co. H.
When the taps sounded at 10 p. M.
all quarters were in order.
The large Y. M. c. A. tent was pitch
ed on its usual site.
With all the men in the best Of
health conditions, the first day of mus
ter sure looked good for those that
are to follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-04

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