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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24
AUGUST

The Augusta Rotary Club has received
an invitation from. the Boston Rotary
Club to participate in the Preparedness
parade which is to take place next Sat
urday. May q. in Boston, and it is prob
able that some of the members of the
Augusta club will plan to be in Boston
on that occasion. The purpose of the pa
rade is to arouse the citizens of Massa-
chusetts to the need of adequate prepar-
edness for national defence. The program
includes a lunch for the rotary club men
at 1890 at Hotel Lenox. to be followed at
$50 by the formation of the parade The
probable route of the parade will be Bea-
con street to Somerset, thence Pemberton
square to Court street, State street to
broad, down High. across Summer to Lin
coin, thence Kneeland and Eliot to Park
square. The rotary clubs of Providence.
Worcester. Haverhill, Portland, Spring.
field, Holyoke, Hartford. Westerly and
Augusta have been invited to join the
Boston club in the demonstration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24
COMMITTEES OF
THE BOY SCOUTS
ARE TO COMBINE

At recent meeting of the troop
committees Of Troops l 2 and 5 Of the
Boy Scouts it was voted that the troop
committees together with the scout
masters of the three troops form a
joint committee for the purpose of di-
rectinS the Boy Scout movement in this
city in more efficient manner The
members Of this joint committee are
Scoutmasters Mann, Pinkham and
Church and the following: Judge Will
c. Atkins. Henry N. Bates, Frank L.
Boston, Thomas c. Chaffee, Herbert J.
Chase. DR.. Harry II. Church, Rev. Her.
bert S. Dow. c. Dexter Libby, Everett
H. Maxcy, Arthur Purdy, DIR. Ralph ID.
Wirslow and Benjamin Wood.
Rev. Fl. G. Manu. scout master of
Troop No. l was made chairman of the
joint committee and Z. H. Maxcy was
elected clerk. 1t was also voted thai
the Scout Masters at once organize
themselves into an executive council
for the purpose Of carrying on uniform
work in this community. 1t was also
decided shat an invitation be extended
to the Girls Campfire group which has
already been organized in this city un-
der the guardianship of Miss Lucy
Thompson to unite with the Boy Scouts
in giving a joint stereopticor lecture at
Library hall on Monday evening, June
3. for the purpose of correctly inform
ing the citizens Of Gardiner as to the
true scope and purpose of the work of
! these two organizations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24
BASEBALL FANS
ARE OPTIMISTIC
AT MASS MEETING

A large gathering of baseball fans was
present Tuesday evening in City hall at
the baseball mass meeting, great enthus-
iasm being shown throughout the meeting
over the project of the baseball team to
represent Halowell in the Trolley
League. Fl. P. Clearwater presided as
chairman and J. Manley Patterson as sec
rotary. Most interesting remarks pertain
ing to the baseball situation were made
by the following men: H. P. Clearwa-
ter, G. A. Stafford, J. NJ. Robinson, A. H.
Randall. J. F. Thompson, F. H. Leighton,
George S. Patterson, Charles H. Coombs
James E. Leighton, George Boardman
and Harry w. Reid. A spirit of optim-
ism prevailed regarding the outlook for
financing a team in the league and a
strong aggregation is practically assured
by the loyal support of lovers of the game
In this city. for judging by the attitude
taken by those present at the meeting
the team this year already has an excep-
tionally bright future. The plans for the
baseball entertainment to be given June
l in Wilson hall are progressing in a most
satisfactory manner, the committee in
charge of the affair having ACCOMPLISHED
great deal towards making the enter
tainment a successful one even at this
early date. A ticket committee made up
of two men from each of the five wards
was appointed and will meet this evening
at City hall to complete final arrange
ments in regard to the selling of the en-
tertainment tickets. The next baseball
meeting will be in City hall at s O'Clock
next Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24
IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY
PLANS CLEANUP DAY
AND ELECTS OFFICERS

The annual meeting of the Improve
ment Society was held Tuesday eve
ming at the City building. The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: Pres, DR.. G. j. Bragdon;
vice Pres, Henry Richards, Mrs. e.
w. Ellis; Sec and Treas, Mrs. c. NJ.
Day: executive committee. G. y. Lib
by, Daniel Longfellow, f. l.. Bussell
C. H. Gray and Miss Della Collins. The
president secretary and Miss Eleanor
Lewis was appointed as a committee
to investigate and if found desirable
to put in several stationery seats in
various sections of the city for the use
of the public. The committee was Civ
en- authority to use not more than $2o
of the society's funds for this purpose
and to solicit funds.
The major portion of the evening
was devoted to discussion of
Clean Up day, to act in conjunction
with similar committees from the
Board of Trade, and the Merchants
Association. G. d. Libby. Henry FIch-
ards and J. ". Robinson. Rev. H. G.
Mann, Rev r. S. Pinkham and I'D II.
NJ. Church were appointed as COM
mittee to enlist the services of the BOY
Scouts in the movement. The selection
of the date of Clean Up day was left
to the committees and will be announc-
ed later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

At the baseball entertainment to be
given at Wilson hall, June ], HaIlowell
people will be given an opportunity Of
hearing one of Names foremost sing
CTS. Mrs. WinfrcG Staples Smith. who
Possesses soprano voice of rare quail
lty. Mrs. Smith was born in Carthage,
Me-, and at an early age became a pu-
pill of Dudley Buck, a known and
famous musician. and under his tute-
lage became a great soprano singer.
Mrs. Smith sang in Trinity church.
New York City, for a period of five
years and has delighted large audi
erces in Portland, Bangor, Lewiston
GLAND Springs, Waterville and other
Maine cities, where her singing was
received with great appreciation, she
Possessing ar exceptionally plea siny
soprano voice and being singer Of
marked ability. Among other pleasing
attractions at this entertainment will
be a reader of well-known ability and
tie Baker Hall Quartet, which needs
70 introduction to a HalloWell audi
cree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24
Injunction Week in Gardiner

Gardiner is noted for it's innovations
1t was among the first cities of this
section to have Clean Up Day, Com
munity Christmas Tree, Red Cross
Chapter, Philanthropic Union, Com
mission government and now the city
goes her sisters one better wit> In
juction Week. At least it may be so
termed with much appropriateness for
after a lapse of many years with no
Injunction served on the city, we are
now enjoying two. The first was by
F. G. Doe. which stopped the work or
widening River avenue. and which is
still in force. though in process of So
luton The second was likewise tenn
porary one, served on City Clerk Mil
liken Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Lucy H..
Libby. owner of the property adjacent
to that of Mr.. Doe, and served for
like purpose, the saving of the mag
nificent trees which border River ave-
nue. in front of her premises. The
wording of the injunction shows that
there will quite likely be other points
brought out at the hearing which is to
be held on Monday, May 80, before
Judge Cornish, at the court house in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

F. s. Smith & Company are display
ing en- attractive window OF interest
to all but of especial interest to the
graduating class of the Gardiner High
school. The class colors red and white
are prominent in the display. Red ban
ners with white '16 form the back
ground while in the foreground are di-
plomas tied with the class colors. Three
exquisite creations of graduation dress
es catch the eye at once. together with
white gloves and other articles so ne
cessary to the young lady graduate.
The interior of the store contains a be-
wildering display of material from
which to choose and the salesladies
are pleased to give their valuable as
sistance with advice as to detail ETC.
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

paid. Formerly $500 was the maximum
amount he could have to his credit. This
of the postal savings facili.
ties will be very gratifying to thousands
of depositors who have already reached
the old $500 limit and are anxious to en-
trust more of their savings to Uncle Sam.
feature of the amendment that
will avoid further embarrassment to the
public and to the postal officials is the
doing away with the limit on the amount
that could be accepted from a depositor
monthly. Under the old law only 500
could be deposited in a calendar month.
The amendment abolishes this restriction.
The postal savings syste--1 has already
proved a signal success as is shown by
the fact that more than half a million
depositors have over $So,0O0,O0O standing
to their credit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24
TROY

A Sunday school was organized at
the Barker schoolhouse last Sunday
with the following officers: Superin-
tendant, Carrie Weymouth: assistant
superintendent, Maud Howes; secre-
tary, Rose Edminster; treasurer, We're
Barker: music committee, Lubelle
Harding.
Next Sunday church services will be
at Cooks Corner.
Miss Tressa Reynolds returned last
week from New York, where she had
passed the winter.
Mrs. Lena Page visited her sister,
Mrs. Arthur Bagley. last week.
Mrs. Lille Shibles has been very
critically ill at Bangor hospital the
past week and for some days her life
was despaired of, but at this writing
her condition is said to be more favor
able,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

Judes Bots, distinguished French
roet, dramatist, ana Journalist, has ar
rived in this country on a mission of
sentiment, as he describes it, to dis
tinguish it from the missions of many
compatriots who have preceded him.
He comes to offer the privilege of
months season of the full company of
the Theater Francois next October.
Never before has his government con-
scented to permit the institution to
leave France. NJ. Eois also comes to
arrange for the education in this
country, after the war, of many young
Frenchmen. 1t is desired that they
serve apprenticeshirs in the great
banking establishments of the coun-
try. in it's steel mills. on its Trans, and
in it's agricultural colleges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

New Orleans has adopted the New
Orleans book as text book in the pub
cinct history of>the city from its earl
lest days, a review and summary Of its
industries and commerce, study Of its
people, their institutions, government
and organizations: in fact, it presents
in a compact and convenient form
facts which every citizen should know
and most Of the city's visitors INQUIRE
about Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24
LARGER POSTAL
SAVINGS DEPOSITS
CAN NOW BE MADE

Postmaster F. w. Plaisted was notified
Tuesday that larger postal savings will
now be accepted by the postoffice and
that the limit on the amount that can be
accepted from a depositor monthly has
been done away with In a pamphlet ac-
companying the official notification the
following explanation is given:
Larger postal savings will not be ac-
copied at the postoffice. This is made
possible by an important amendment to
the postal savings act just approved by
President Wilson. A postal savings de-
positor may now have an account amount
Ing to 5000 upon which interest will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

A party of ladies', 40 in number,
friends of Miss Annie Page met at the
home of Mrs. Roscoe w. Harvey Tues
day evening and from there went to the
home of Miss Page to wish her many
happy returns of the day, the occasion
being her s1st birthday anniversary.
Mrs. Harvey in an appropriate manner
and a pleasing presentation speech in
keeping with the occasion, presented
as a gift from all the friends very
handsome blue and white lambs wool
shawl, dainty white willow book
carrying basket and to add a bit Of
lEirth to the occasion, Miss Page was
also given tube of LIE Pages glue. to
remind her that her friends would al
ways stick. Miss Elizabeth McClench,
who assisted Mrs. Harvey in giving
this party for Miss Page, passed
tray upon which each one present
placed birthday postal card with their
rame written on it. She also passed
a Maybasket filled with old-fashloned
candies. Miss Page, though greatly sur
prised, proved herself as usual equal to
the occasion, and expressed her ap-
probation in a most fitting manner
After a happy social hour all present
dispersed voting the affair a most de-
lightful one and with the feeling Of
having enjoyed a royal good time.
Those present were: Mrs. w. F. Mars
ton. Miss Abbie Eveleth, Mrs. Eveleth,
Mrs. Elliott Andrews. Miss Z. NJ. An
drews. Mrs. F. E. Beane, Mrs. e. O..
Beane, Miss Annie Banks, Mrs. w. H.
Brokenshire, Mrs. Emma Chadbourne.
Mrs. Chase. Miss Hattie Tuck, Miss
Emma D. French, Mrs. S. l.. Fogg, Au-
gusta. Miss Sophia Gilman. Mrs. Da-
vid Stoves, Mrs. +. w. Weber, Mrs.
Franklin Thrasher, Miss Bell Preble,
Miss Clara Stinson, Mrs D. c. Sk1llin,
Miss Elizabeth McClench, Miss Geor-
gia McClench, Mrs. McClench. Mrs. A.
c. Townsend, Miss Clara Woodward, Mrs.
Ernest Currier Miss Florence Harding,
Mrs. George Stafford, Miss Jones. Mrs.
Lloyd Powers, Mrs. Ben Tenney, Mrs.
F. B. Wood, Mrs. w. II. Perry, Hiss
Grace Lee, Mrs. Charles Alexander,
Mrs. Written, Miss Daisy Skillin, Mrs.
Elizabeth Lewis, Mrs. Roscoe w. Har-
vey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

The following con- munlcatlon from
George w. Gardiner, quartermaster OF
Heath Post, G. A. r., should have the
thoughtful perusal of all our readers.
The pathos of the appeal calling at
tention to the fast thinning ranks OF
the veterans, should bring forth
ready response from our citizens.
Kindly remember that every little
helps and a few blossoms added to
few from your neighbor, would make
at least one grave brighter.
Memorial day was established some
40 years ago as mark of respect for
our Nations dead, who gave their
lives in defense of our countrys honor
Their graves were stTewn with flowers
then. and both old and young evinced
a spirit of patriotism toward the vet
Grams that is missing now. 1t seems
more a day Of sports, and floral
demonstration for al! graves. save
where soldier lies. A few kind
friends have remembered us. and we
have deeply appreciated their efforts.
AS a general thing the only token we
have now to offer is a cedar wreath
with q few apple blossoms or lilacs in
terspersed.
Once the task was light for us for
there were nearly two hundred COM
rades then to decorate one hundred
graves. Now Heath Post is depleted
to So members to flag, mark and dec
crate more than six hundred graves
scattered in II different cemeteries.
IL means much for men in advanced
years to do, and were it not for the
valuable assistance of the Sons Of
Veterans and the Relief Corps We
could no longer do it. Judge for your
selves how a soldier feels when enter
ing the cemetery on Memorial day to
see such a brilliant display Of flowers
on almost every lot and few, if any
offered them to help cat. We here APP
peal to the citizens of Gardiner for as
sistance. and ask you in all fairness Of
spirit, can you not forego just this one
day in the year decorating so lavishly
your own lots and help us in our ex-
termity? 1t will not be many years
that you will need to do so.
please think it over and show your
LOYALTY to us by contributing as gen.
erously as you can flowers for those
graves, where sleep the good and
brave. Tie Relief Corps will be at G.
A. r. hall the forenoon Of May 80 to
receive and arrange whatever may be
sent"
GEO. w. GARDINER.
Il puactermaster. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Peacock
celebrated their 46th wedding anniver-
ssrv on Tuesday, a. the home of their
Youngest daughter, Mrs. Harry Peter
son. 35 Kingsbuly street. The day was
delightfully."- passed and rendered dcub-
~ pleasant by the presence of three OF
Mrs. Peacock's sisters, Mrs. Winnin
REYNOLDS Of Albion, Mrs. S. Fanny LIE
Blanc of Brighton, Mass. and Mrs. r.
+. Locke of this city. This was the
frs, time that the sisters had been to-
ether for 80 wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24
ADJUSTMENTS
STRAND.
DOUGLAS Fairbanks in Nils Picture in
the Papers"

Douglas Fairbanks in "Fis Picture IN
the Papers"
In this corkirg Triangle play you
can see the way Douglas Fairbanks
captures the boxing championship.
Climbs up the side of a house just to
say goodbye 10 his sweetheart, the real
scrap he puts up vixen captured j:
atlantic City and other inimitable
tricks. His hard fight to get his pic
ture in the papers keeps you screaming
with laughing, shown in five parts.
Also William Collier the well known
musical comedy star iii roaring key
stone feature, Better Late Than
Ever" making seven full reels of high
class comedy that will please all low
ers Of good wholesome fun.
Coming Friday Fire Arts Triangle
presents Tully Marshall in 1.-The Sable
lorcha," also Mabel Norman and Ray
mond Hitchcock in stolen Magic."-
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24
CLINTON

The regular monthly business meet
ing of the Philathea Bible class of the
Free Baptist church, was held at the
home of Mrs. Nellie Gordon, Tuesday
evening. Mrs l.. w. Estey the efficient
teacher was chosen as delegate to at
tend the convention Of the Maine Or
ganized Bible Class Association. After
a social hour was enjoyed by the mem
bers present, the hostess served de-
liciouS refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

AS the years roll by it become mora
apparent each successive Memorial
day, as the ranks of the Boys of 81
are depleted, the necessity of supply
ing TRANSPORTATION for the veterans. 1t
is earnestly desired that all having au-
tos who can do SO will donate the use
of them for the use CT the old soldiers
for a short time in the afternoon. +
YOU can and will do this it will De
heartily appreciated. Kindly send word
to B. L. Merrill, 70 Harrison avenue,
il YOU will extend this courtesy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

gan life as pitboy at 10, with his ia
Their, who was working collier. He
practically educated himself. When he
was 81 he entered the Queensland par
lament after working in the gold fields.
where his sterling character earned for
him much popularity among the dig
gers. a keen debater, organizer and la
Dor student, he steadily climbed the
ladder Of political fame and success,
eliminating in his appointment as
prime minister of Australia in 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

Ten sacks of hubnerite, or tungsten
ore, taken recently from a Colorado
mine, proved so rich in that much de-
sired mineral that they brought $500.
an average of about 80 cents pound.
which goes toward explaining why
tungsten has become SO magic word
in that mountain and mining COM
mOnwealth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

At the regular meeting OF Hallowell
Commandery, U. o. q c., held Thurs
day evening, Grand Commander Her
bert Mckinney will be present. The
degree team is especially requested to
be present on this occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

The Samaritan Club will meet at
the home of Mrs. George Wiley, 3a5
Water street, Wednesday evening. in
stead of afternoon. All members are
requested to oe present as there is i'm
portant business to consider.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

The body of Mrs. Nellie J. King.
w'iose death occurred in February, was
yesterday taken from the receiving,
tomb and placed in the lot recently
purchased by Fl. P. Clearwater, adj
ninistrator of her estate, in the Halo
we'll cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

All Sons Of Veterans who can are
requested to come to the Universalist
vestry, afternoon or evening, and cut
cedar for the ladies any time after
TdesCay. May 23
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

The Right Hon. Andrew Fisher, for
mer prime minister Of Australia, who
has come to London to take up the
duties of high commissioner for the
commonwealth, in succession to Sir
George Reid, is 81 years Of age. He be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24
FROM HALLOWELL
Birthday Party rendered Miss Annie Page by
Loyal Friends on 8lst Birthday Big Crowd
Expected at Baseball Benefit Noted Singer
Coming-Live Local Tips and Personal Gossip

Hallowell High will play Winthrop
High at Winthrop this Wednesday at
ternoon. The members of the team
will take the quarter of two electric
car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

The Junior Sons of Veterans will
mold a meeting at G. A. r.. hall We'd
nesday evening at P. N. All Junior
Sons of Veterans are asked to be pres
emf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

Evergreen Encampment No. 10, |. ..
n will hold their regular meeting
Wednesday evening. The Richmond
Encampment will be present and work
the ROYAL Purple degree. A chicken
sunner will be served at o'clock. All
patriarchs are requested to be in at
tendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

Regular meeting Of Vaughan Brook
Lodge, No. 531, this Wednesday eve
ming at 7.3O o'clock Children's night
will be postponed until June IA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

The Misses Mary Stanton and Es-
Their Holden who have been visiting
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Millett Of Central
street, have returned to their homes
in Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

The preliminaries in the Junior
speaking contest will be held at City
hall next Thursday afternoon. The
finals will be held Friday evening,
June 1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24
Funeral Of EsteIIa Nj. Brown

The funeral of the late Estella M.
Brown, wife of Joseph A. Brown, Will
be held this Wednesday afternoon at
2 O'Clock, from the home Of Frank
Brown, West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24
w, W. Morgan

W. W. Morgan passed away at his
home in New York City and was
brought here for burial Saturday, May
20. Mr.. Morgan was formerly a resi-
cent Of Gardiner for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

The condition Of Fred Tibbetts of
rorr,incdalc. who was recently OF
rated upon for a fracture of the spine.
l. reuorted az in a more favorable
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

repaired either temporarily or perma-
nently SO that travel will not be inter-
fered with to the slightest degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

All loyal women are requested to
meet at the Universalist vestry to
help make wreaths. Firing your scis-
SCrS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

Mrs. Frank Dearborn, Mrs. A. G.
Robinson and Mrs. L. A. Rouse lett
Tuesday fer Connecticut to attend the
Grand Lodge, Degree of Honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

H. N. Hatch of Boston was WISH
tor in the city Tuesday, on matters of
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24

Tulips for Memorial. All varieties.
orders by parcel post if desired, soc
per dozen. Phone $50 or call at Mrs.
W. F. Shows, Randolph, Me.
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