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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18
THE BEST PROOF
Langdon Citizens Cannot Doubt This Fact
From Park River

Doan's Kidney Pills were used
They brought benefit. Time has
strengthened the evidence. Has
proven the result lasting. The tes-
timony is from this locality. The
proof convincing.
P. j.. Ostboe, photographer, of
Park River, N. D., says: 81 was
subject to attacks of kidney trouble
and had severe pains in the small of
my back. Nothing brought me as
quick and positive relief as Doan's
Kidney Pills. They have spared me
a great deal of suffering and l gladly
give them the credit they deserve
Results that remain. Over two
years later Mr.. Ostboe said: "Of
late l have been free from kidney
complaint. l still heartily endorse
Doan's Kidney Pills. Price fifty
cents at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that MIR Ost-
Doe has twice publicly recommended.
Foster Milburn Company, proprietors,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18

decorated by the installing of a new
yictrola. The pupils are raising funds
by the giving of a series of entertain
ments this winter.
Percy, the fifteen year old son of
Tom Spiker, formerly of Hannah,
now located at Pennant, Sask., had a
foot amputated, the result of it being
mangled in the gearing of a thresh.
ing engine.
Theodore Thorfinnson, a Cavalier
county student at the Fargo agricul.
tural college, was one of the debating
team in the contest had last week
with the Montana a. C. His home is
at Munich.
John Ruiz, the Milton fire bug, to
whose identity two near bad fires
were traced in that town last fall,
was given q six months Jail sentence.
The court gave consideration to the
fact that Ruiz has a large family de-
pendent on him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18
His Very Plan.

His Very Plan.
A quack doctor was being examined
at an inquest upon the treatment Of
a patient who had been in his care.
II gave him ipccacuanha," he said.
you might just as well have given
him the aurora b%orealis," replied the
coroner.
Indeed, your honor, an that's Just
what I'd have given him next, IL he
hadn't unfortunately died"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18

a large stone,
was pressed to
explain the size
Of the stone.
WAS it as big
as my fst?" ask
ed the judge.
Sure it was
larger" Pat re-
piled.
WAS It as big
as my two fists
together? :"
1T was larger"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18

greatest block system in de world. Ten
miles back we were blocked by a load
of hay. six miles back We were blocked
by a mule, just nov we were blocked
by a COW, and 1 reckon when we get
farther souf We'll be blocked by an
alligator. Block system. boss? Well.
All should smile.'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18

he I'M
easy.
Look here" he
said to the por-
ter. sis this train
safe?"
ut sure am
said the porter.
well, Ii n We
t h e q block
system OH this
road!"
Block system,
sab? We hab de
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18
Bits Of Byplay
By Luke McLuke
Copyright. 1915, the Cincinnati
Enquirer

Wuff!
The telephone girls voice is swell;
She can't be very old:
l think that she must be a belle,
She rings when she is tolled.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
And il a lines real busy
She's cool Is a cucumber;
1t never makes her dizzy
When h Gets u mans number"
GAINESVILLE (O.) Signal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18
The very first thing that the average

The very first thing that the average
civilian thinks Of in the need for ma.
tional defense is the existing militia, or
national guard. This is as it should be
and is just what the state forces are
for. The masses are ignorant of mill
tary matters and naturally and cor.
rectly assume that militia officers and
men do know something about organ.
tzatlon, equipment. drill and all that.
Be their knowledge much or little, 1t is
far wiser and easier to draw 1t out and
extend Its reach than to lick raw en-.
thusiasm into shape.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18
Oh, Well, Well Take 1t All Back!

Oh, Well, Well Take 1t All Back!
A cross eyed nal can't help it, and
is entitled to sympathy. But what ex-
cusc is there for the man who wears
his whiskers parted in the middle?-
Cincinnati Enquirer. What should we
do these dull times without Senator
j. Ham Lewis to cheer us?-New York
Evening Telegram.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18
Wouoh!

A farmer just fresh from the plough.
In a city lunch place said, II vough
That 1 asked for cream,
But this stuff is a scream,
And it never came from q cough"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18

Don't use harsh physics. The re-
action weakens the bowels, leads to a
chronic constipation. Get Doan's Re-
gulets. They operate easily. Csc
at all stores.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18
What's In a Name7

A large steamer was once wrecked
because n Of the sailors was named
West. The vessel was outward bound
from Rotterdam, and the sailor was on
deck polishing some brasswork. Sud-
denly the captain called him and told
him to go below. The second officer on
the bridge heard the captain call out
the mans name and thought it was
an order to change the course of the
vessel to west. He did so, and the re-
suit was that the ship ran on to a dan.
gerous shoal. That name cost the own
ers Of the vessel the sum Of 100000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18
WuH!

Dear Lulle-Do you know that A.
Laus is i'll the artificial hair business
in Oshkosh. Wis. ?-F. L. p.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18

WAS it as big as my head:"
"Sure 1t was about as long, but not so
thick" said Pat, amid the laughter Of
the court.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum
sets you crazy. Can't bear the touch
of your clothing. Doan's Ointment
is fine for skin itching. All druggists
sell it, soc a box
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18
The Size of the Missile.

Paddy, being examined in a case
where the defendant was charged with
breaking q plate glass window with
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18
Light IS Chaff
System Well Blocked.

He was travelling on a branch rail
sudden bumps and unexpected stops
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18
Get In Line, Men; Don't Shove!

Nicely furnished cottage at Eagle
Cliff, Lake Shore west, Stop 81; nat
ural gas; beautiful grave for rent.-Ad.
in Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18
Them's Them.

t10Tn b I0cW.
Dear Luke-For the second time l
demand to know what you mean by
Jacobs ladders. What are they, any
way?-Chicago Disciple.
Jacobs ladders are little rows OF
steps that appear in q woman's ma
tional bank when the deposits in said
national bank are of q corn fed varie-
ty.-Luke.
Nigh Ugh!
Said q wise man: "This building Is high,
So I'll jump off the top and III fligh.
OF course I lack wings
And some other things,
But l can't learn to fligh till 1 trigh."
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Said q g~entleman's wife to his chauffeur.
Take the limousine, Oscar. and gauffeur
Your boss at the club;
By this time the old dub
Will be soused like a regular lauffeur."
Springfield Union.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18
The Easier the Harder.

do not fear work. said old man Dobbs
pitch In with brain and hand,
For you will find hat easy jobs
Are mighty hard to land"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18
His Name.

Any man who makes every day in
the week his pay day should be known
as Billy Saturday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-01-18
Betcha!

Betcha!
Dear Luke-At the meeting Of tin.
Ohio state teachers last week n Cleve.
land man read u paper on THE Well
Rounded Stenographer." Was he talk
ing about a corn fed?-Cleveland.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23
BERNsTEIN'S NEW QUARTERS.
Home of MEMS Wear of Quality
Well Fixed Up.

Home of MEMS Wear of Quality"
Well Fixed Up.
"The Mems Wear Of Quality" shop,
the store of Mr.. A. Bernstein is now
in new quarters on Howard street, be-
tween the Handy Kitchen and Good
mans store, just across the street
from Fountains Big Busy Store. The
most modern fixtures have been in
stalled and everything is brand new
The front of the building was chang
ed and handsome show windows in
stalled.
The men of Greenwood are already
acquainted with the lines of clothing
and other things carried by this pop
ular store and no exploitation of them
is necessary. Mr.. Bernstein has al
ways handled the best of everything
and has built up quite a reputation
along that line.
The store was moved from the block
just north of the new store on How.
ard street. The building formally oc.
cupied by the store is owned by Mr.
Dantone and is next door to D%antone's
barber shop.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23

Miss Margaret Caruthers left this
morning for her home in Sardis. Her
friends here will be glad to know she
will return this fall to resume her du-
ties in the school.
+&HHa
Mrs. w. P. Weaver, Miss Rebecca
Weaver and Mr.. Bunk Wilburn will
leave in the morning for a months
visit on the coast. They will make
the trip in an auto.
HA#Ha
Miss Winifred Fulkerson has re-
turned from Belhaven College, Jack
son, Miss, where she has been attend
ing school the past session.
Mrs. Marion Aldridge and little son
of Orlando, Fla, are visiting F. M
Aldridge and family in North Green.
wood.
HHaxk
Miss Clara Wilmington, of Sum.
nit, is visiting in the home of he,
brother, Hon. W. M Wilmington.
Mrs. Jones Frederick, of Black
Bayou, is the guest of her mother
Mrs. Bryan Henry.
Miss Adele Barnwell spent the
weekend with Miss Rebecca Weaver
*nkAA
Miss Mary B. Saunders left for hel
home in Holly Springs this morning
For the best Corsets in the worlc
phone ZIG for the SPIRELLA.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23
RATE HEARINGS RENEWED.

Washington, May 23-(By Union
Associated Press)-The shippers side
against the rate increases proposed by
eighty railroads of the country, will
begin to get a hearing today before
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Many shippers appear to agree to a
rate increase, but they disagree on the
amount. The proposed advance would
go into effect July /, but about two
weeks will be spent in thoroughly GO
ing over the matter. Coal, coke and
ore in the east and south would be ex-
cepted from the general rate in
crease, and specific boosts are sought
in tariffs on these products. The rail-
roads declare that railway service is
the only commodity or service which
has not gone up in price with the in
creased cost Of living. Some of the
officials say that they have not re-
ceived any protests from shippers that
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23
INSTRUCTIVE MOVING PICTURES
To Be Shown In Court House Friday
Evening May 25th. No Charge
for Admission,

On Friday evening, May 25th, at
court house, the people of Greenwood
will be given an opportunity to see
one of the most popular films being
shown on the road today.
The Business League has arranged
to exhibit on that night the National
Cash Register film entitled, 1.-THE
Troubles of a Storekeeper and How to
Correct Them" This three reel fea-
ture is accompanied by an expert lect-
urer, who explains all the details,
making it a complete story and one
we'll worth hearing.
About a year ago, The National
Cash Register Company decided to
carry the story of "The Troubles of a
storekeeper" to the people throughout
the world by means of motion pict-
ures, and arrangements were immed-
lately made to have this film taken.
Expert actors were put to work, and,
after months of hard work and prep
aration, the expenditure Of some $780,
900, the film has finally been produc-
ed, and is being shown throughout the
country. 1t is received with enthus-
iasm everywhere. Thousands have
seer it and have taken the opportunity
to see it again. There is a lesson in
every passing picture, and a splendid
story is carried throughout the whole
film.
Every merchant, clerk, and patron
of stores in this community should see
this film. The entertaining feature
connected with it will pay one for the
time srent. In addition, other films
showing the construction of National
Cash Registers and Welfare work
done by the Company will be shown.
These films have been shown before
many conventions and gatherings, and
in every instance have. been enthusiasts
tically received.
There will be no charge for admis-
sion.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23
wOMAN's CLUB OFFICERS. ELECT

The Woman's Club held their regu
lar business and social meeting at thu
Memorial Building yesterday after,
noon.
After the regular routine of bust.
ness and program, officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year, as follows:
Mrs. C. Dunn, president; Mrs. D. C
Crowell, LIST vice-president; Mrs. N. S
Wright, End vice president; Mrs
Arthur Trotter, rec. secretary; Mrs. B
NJ. Hobbs cor. secretary; Mrs. W. S.
Dundas, treasurer; Mrs. P. W. Par
sons, reporter; Mrs. Warner Wells,
collector.
The hostesses for the afternoon
were Mrs. P. A.. Malone and Mrs. D. E.
Nichols. Sandwiches and an ice
course was thoroughly enjoyed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23
MR.. HOOVER POINTS THE WAY.

As he comes from the big field Of
war relief to exercise leadership in his
own country, Mr.. Hoover offers a sug'
gest:on that should saw US much
muddling of we'll intentioned effort. He
would have all volunteer civilian work
connected with the comfort Of those
in the service of the army and navy
centralized in the Red Cross society
The reason for this is obvious. In or
der to equip it for vital service in such
an emergency as we now face the Red
Crosswas rescued from the decay in
which it was falling some years ago,
reorganized and rebuilt from the foun.
dation up, until it has become not only
a widely ramifying but an efficient
agency TO. service in time of disaster
or war.
Men and women learn through ex-
p~erience, and method grows out of
that. The Red Cross supply service
has been planned, organized and OPP
Grated in preparation for taking care
of the big work that now confronts
the country. 1t will be further equipp-
ed as the need comes for the larger
work, so as to prevent such confusion,
waste and overlapping as has usually
attended upon volunteer effort, how
ever willing, in a great crisis. What
is needed now, as Mr.. Hoover points
out, is Capitalization of control such
as cannot be effected if there are lot
of national, semi-independent boards
or organizations operating outside or
partially outside of the direct control
of the Red Cross executive.
One of the weaknesses of volunteer
effort hitherto has been the creation of
organizations born of local enthusiasm
and directed by persons who fail to
understand and act upon the need for
an inclusive cooperation of all such
labors. 1t is because the Red Cross
was designed to remedy such weakness
that it has been SO generally support
ed and promoted. Now that the &C.
casion has come for just the work we
have labored to fit the Red Cross So
ciety to perform, there must be cor
dial recognition Of it's mission, so that
workers everywhere may best contri-
butte to the accomplishment of the pur-
pose Of the service in which they are
enlisted. Mr.. Hoover's success in
handling the Belgian relief situation is
known throughout the world, and
therefore his suggestion that we make
the Red Cross the central agency for
army and navy relief work comes al
most with the authority Of a command
from the man best fitted to issue it.
Springfield Republican.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23
A PRETTY SHOWER PARTY.

One Of the most unique and prett!
social functions of the many affair
given for the bride elects was tn
shower given on yesterday Afternoon
by Mrs. NJ. C. Mcintyre at her prett,
home in North Greenwood, in honor o.
Miss Elma Jones who is to become
the bride of Mr.. Maury Mcintyre OF
May 3Oth. This home presented .
most beautiful picture with Dorothy
Perkins roses banked on the mantles
and in pretty baskets.
Mrs. Stewart Mcintyre and Mrs. 7.
M. Curry welcomed the guests at the
door. Little Stella Mcintyre received
the cards.
Mrs. Sam Gwin presented the
guests to the receiving line in the
parlor as follows: Mrs. NJ. C. Nc
Intyre, Miss Elma Jones, Mrs. Flora
Mcintyre, Mrs. Frank Jones, Miss
Amye Potts, Miss Dollie K%imbrough,
Mrs .Innis Mcintyre, Miss Emma
Jones Harding and Mrs. Joe Scott.
In the dining room Mrs. Elizabeth
Morton, Mrs. W. R. Chandler and Mrs.
Earl Kinnebrew received where punch
was served from a PRETTY decorated
bowl embedded in Dorothy Perkins
roses, by Miss Edith Cecil Rennie and
Mrs. Amos Tins.
A delightful musical program was
rendered and added much to the pleas
ure Of the guests, Mrs. R. P. Parish
and Miss Lucy Mckay presided at the
piano and Mrs. R. L. Miller, Mrs. W.
s. Hill, Mrs. C. E. Wright and Miss
Dollie Kimbrough lent their beautiful
voices to the occasion.
Rock was arranged on the spacious
verandah for the pleasant pastime-
when suddenly it was announced that
a spy" was in the crowd, and then
the Judge, Mrs. Sam Gwin, summoned
a Jury, and the Attorney, Mrs. Shed
Hill represented the defendant After
q thorough and impartial trial the jury
brought in the following verdict: "The
defendant found guilty of capturing
an American citizen" and ordered that
she be shot.
Miss Charlotte Keesler and Miss
Mildred Gwin wheeled in a cannon and
fired when the pretty spy" was liter
ally showered with many beautiful
gifts from her numerous friends and
admirers.
A dainty ice course was served with
the pink and white color motif, by
Misses Charlotte Keesler and Mildred
Gwin.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23
GRADUATING CLASS ENTER
TANNED.

Mr.. Frank Word entertained the
Graduating Class at the Handy Kitch-
en- last night after the Graduating Elk
ercises.
The tables were beautifully decorat.
ed for the occasion with white and
pink roses and pretty bon bon dish.
es filled with white and pink minis
Banana split ice cream and cake was
beautifully served.
This was a happy ending Of a "Per-
feet Day" for these jolly girls and
boys, and they drank toasts to their
gracious host and their beloved Sup
erintendent, Mr.. C. E. Saunders, and
bid a fond adieu to one another.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23

freight rates we're too high, out us,
have received countless protesn
against the insuficiency OF facll'ls..
The shippers state that there = !. y
reason why the railroads; should pas
into effect such large increases
order to be better versed regarding
the situation, the Interstate Coinmslss
recently ordered the roads to suO'ai n
detailed information regarding
purchases Of fuel and other suppa u.
since January 1, 1917, as wen = y,
list Of securities issued or guaran -
The order Of the commission was !
sued at the request Of the sn'pps.s
The statements we're required to SNOW q
whether any road is interested y
terlooking directories, or in any 0'a..
manner, in any of the concerns i'0~
which it has purchased n'atella', y.
lubricants since January |, 1915. -
practice Of the various roads WIN M. n
spect to obtaining cornpetitiv. IN
on supplies also must be given y -
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23
Dir. COPELOFF.s FINE RECORD

Another LeAore county boy has
made good in his studies and deport'
ment. DR. m. B. Copeloff will grad.
uate at Emory Medical University
next Tuesday, May 10th, and his faith.
or, Mr.. H. Copelof, a prominent plan.
ter residing neal Swiftown, will at.
tend the commencement exercises al
Emory to be with his son when he
receives his diploma.
DR.. Copeloff has been rendered and
an appointment as Intsfhe at Grady
Hospital in Atlanta, Ga, and will as
sumo charge of his duties on June
18th. We join with his many friends
in congratulating DR.. Copeloff upon
receiving this deserved distinction at
the hands of the Superintendent of
Grady Hospital.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23
DIR. TYREE TO PREACH COM
MENCEMENT SERMON.

DR.. and Mrs. W. C. Tyree have re-
turned from New Orleans, where they
attended the Southern Baptist Con-
vention. Next Sunday DR.. Tyree will
preach the commencement sermon at
Mississippi College in Clinton.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23

COMPETENT TEACHER will coach
limited number of grade pupils during
the summer. Personal attention.
Rates reasonable. English and mathe-
mates, a specially. Open June 4th-
Mrs. J. B. Smith, Phone POI.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23
OHIOIANS WAR AGAINST POOL.
ROOMS.

Columbus, Ohio, May 23-(By I'm
ion Associated Press)-Although some
way may be sought to nullify the or
dinance, the combined Alcott and
Zimpfer law regulating and licensing
%poolrooms became effective today. The
measure is aimed against the opera
ton of poolrooms on Sundays.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23
CLASSIFIED AlVs
FOR SALE-Good, Horse and Wa.
on. Phone 666. -

FOR SALE-A very pretty punr,.
low with modern convenience. ~ 4.
Boulevard in Congress Heights, ~
Cash, balance easy terms. Annlv !.
]. L. Gillespie, this Office.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23

If you are not using the sdVei.'''
ing columns Of The CommonweaisnI.
daily or weekly-you are loser, sna
N are wa.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23

LOST-Between court house ana
Tallahatchie bridge, pair OF sioes'
wrapped in a pair of dark gray trous'
ers, Phone % OF 256 and receive re-
ward for returning same.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23

Mrs. Robt. Saunders, of Oakland,
Calf, arrived today to be the guest
of her sister, Mrs. J. L. Minor.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-23

Mr.. o. o. Robbins will return to his
home at Cleveland, Miss, tomorrow,
after a few days visit to Mr.. and Mrs,
A. A. Harrell, near Browning. Mrs.
Harrell will accompany Mr.. Robbins
to Cleveland for a brief visit prior to
his leaving to assume his duties in the
U. S. Navy. .
Mr.. W. B. Fulkerson, Jr. has enlist
ed in Company F., First Infantry,
Mississippi National Guard, and will
be a member of the machine gun
corps. He is a splendid young man,
and is doing his full duty in behalf
Of his country.
Mr.. T. E. Dunn, editor and publish
er of the Ruleville Record, made The
Daily Commonwealth a pleasant call
while here today, returning from a
visit to his former home at Oxford.
Mr.. w. B. Watkins, of Aberdeen,
was in the city a few hours yesterday
en- route for Greenville to attend the
annual meeting of the Mississippi
Bankers Association.
Mr. Sam Serio, a clever merchant
and citizen Of near Morgan City, was
in the city yesterday, having come
up to take his children home from
school in this city.
anAx&
Mr. d. s. Jones was in the city
from his "House-on-Nebo plantation
home on business yesterday and made
The Daily Commonwealth a pleasant
call.
Col. R. W Baird was in the city
from his Fort Loring plantation home
on business today.
RaG&h
Maj. M. S. Mclean was here from
his Wildwood plantation on business
yesterday.
MI. James Baird, a prominent Sun
flower County planter, was in the city
yesterday.
TUCKER BOIL WEEvlL CATCHER
FOR SALE.
viii catch weevil and increase cot.
con crop go per cent.
Apply to
THOS. H. N
n. D. WALKER AUTO CO.. Green.
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