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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

FULTON, Mo, Nov. 20. - The
Girls Sewing Club, composed OF
Young women employed as steno-
praphers, clerks, court attaches, have
inst forwarded II sweaters to Camp
Funston, Kansas, for the first con-
tingent of soldiers from Galloway
county. On each sweater was the
name of the young woman who knit
ted It. The girls have started u
more sweaters and will continue unit
all of the 100 boys now in camp are
supplied.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
ALLEGED BANK ROBBERS
ARE RETURNED HERE
Detective W. Kunst, of Peoria, and
Deputy Sheriff Chal Blum Have
Them in Charge
MEN REFUSE TO TALK
Were Stylishly Dressed and Prosper
Gus LOoking--0ne Has a Fed.
eral Prison Record

Stylishly clad and looking almost
the part of prosperous young business
men. Jesse Prunty and H. E. Funk,
charged with robbing the Bank Of
Farber of almost $4,000 last week,
were brought to this city Wednesday
morning from Springfield, ILL.,, by de-
tective w. Kunst, well known thief
catcher of the Peoria, ILL.,, police de-
partment, and Deputy Sheriff Chal
Blum. The mems efforts to fight ex-
tradition and return to Missouri fail
ed.
When seen by Ledger repres enta-
tive they refused to talk other than
say they were not guilty. They were
taken before Justice of the Peace
Wayne Wednesday morning, for a
preliminary hearing, but asked that it
be postponed until their attorney from
Illinois could be present. This request
was granted.
/ The grip taken from the car which
the men were arrested in, was opened
by the officers in the Southern Bank,
Wednesday morning, and besides con-
tanning lot Of silver money, also had
some fuse and percussion caps in it.
The grip with its load weighed SO
pounds. Judge S. D. Sutton and his
son, Ira Sutton, both officials of the
Farber Bank, were present and iden-
titled the sacks containing tie money
and some OF the packages of nickels
which were wrapped in Bank of Far
Der blank checks.
1t is reported the car they were rid
ing in was from Slater, but this has
not been verified.
Detective W. Kunst, Of the Peoria
Police Department, says Prunty
claims to have bought the car they
were arrested in here in Mexico and
that he knows nothing about the rob-
berry. When Prunty and Funk were
arrested there was a third man in
the car who escaped when these two
were taken into the station. to be in
vestigated for driving a car without
license. 1t is thought he had the
stolen currency in his possession.
Jesse Prunty is feet 81 inches
tall, weighs ITO pounds, has brown
hair and blue eyes. II. E. Funk, who
was released from the Federal Prison
at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Sep
tember 3rd, of this year, after serv-
| ing a sentence for counterfeiting two
cent stamps, weighs 21O pounds, is ;
feet liz inches tall. His alias on the
Bertilion card is given as Henry
Howard.
The new safe for the bank has ar
rived. The institution is one of the
solidest in the State, and opened the
morning of the robbery in an adjoin-
ing building, continuing business as
though nothing serious had occurred
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
MOTOR CAR STRIKES
. SHERIFF FORD'S BUGGY

While Sheriff J. G. Ford and Dep
uty Sheriff Chal Blum were travelling
in their buggy on the north side of the
square just before dinner, Thursday,
they saw an automobile coming from
the opposite direction, and stopped
their horse in the safety zone on the
inside of the traffic standard, sup
posing the automobile driver would 60
to the right of the standard; but in
stead of that, he cut across, running
into Mr.. Ford's buggy, throwing him
and Mr.. Blum both out and tearing
the buggy to pieces. If the horse had
not been very gentle, there would
have been a serious accident. As it
was, Deputy Sheriff Blum was pain
fully, but we trust not seriously in
jured in his back and head, being
thrown from the buggy.
Mr.. Patterson, of Jonesburg, who
was touring in the automobile with
his family, expressed great regret at
the accident, acknowledging that we
was out of his place, and was anxious
to pay all of the damages done. OF
course, if Sheriff Ford and Deputy
Sheriff Blum had both been killed
Mr.. Patterson would have felt still
worse, but that would not help mat.
ters at all.
All drivers of automobiles shoule
be careful to obey the traffic laws
1t is much better to be safe than it is
to be sorry.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
DUTIES OF LOCAL
FUEL ADMINISTRATORS
Brief Outline of What Sheriff ]. G..
Ford viii DO in Connection
With Local Fuel Situation
WILL FIRST INVESTIGATE
VIII Decide Price That Should Be Paid
for Coal Here and Then Notify
State Administrator


Instructions for procedure as Fuel
Administrators for Audrain County
has been received by Sheriff ]. G.
Ford and Judge John S. Gatson. In
a sentence their duties consist of in
vestigating local conditions regard
ing fuel and the price the dealer must
pay for it and then, upon reaching
what they consider the proper price
for its retailing to notify the State
Fuel Administrator, Wallace Cross
ley. The other member Of the Fuel
Committee is j. f. Harrison, Chari-
man of the local Council of Defense.
The instructions first ask the local
fuel administrators to familiarize
themselves with the conditions sur
rounding the local retail dealers of
fuel. To invite each coal dealer be-
fore them, without his competitors be-
ing present, and to give evidence as to
the cost of the fuel he is distributing
and his cost of doing business. They
will also invite before them by public
notice all interested persons who have
evidence to give bearing on the
question.
In determining the selling price of
coal they are urged to take into con-
sideration three things: 1--the cost
at the mine to different dealers in the
community; 2-cost of transportation
from mine to dealers yard, not in
cluding cost to dealer Of unloading;
3--cost to dealer Of conducting busi-
ness from unloading car to final de-
livery to consumer.
It further states that the average
price must be compromise price, set
according to the best judgment of the
committee Of what is fair under all
circumstances to the dealers and to the
people Of the city. The committees
conclusions will be forwarded to the
State Administrator, Wallace Cross
ley, of jefferson City, and become ef-
fective in each locality as soon as an
nounced by the State Fuel Admins
TRAITOR.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
J. C. De Laporte
HORACE Lamb Going to Russia


Horace Lamb, who about thirty
years ago was train dispatcher IN
Mexico, and very popular with host
of friends, is just sailing for Russia
as lieutenant and chief train dispatch
err of the engineering corps going to
that country.
For some years Mr.. Lamb had been
train dispatcher at st. Paul, but about
two years aso at the age of sixty, he
sesipned and retired. But wishing to
do his bit in the war for the freedom
of the world, he volunteered to go to
Russia. and get on the jo bin the
train dispatching department.. His
many friends congratulate him on do
ing lust what they expected of HIM
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
HEDGEDALE LETTER

Miss Ruth Rouse spent Tuesday
night with Misses Norma and Leona
Kircher. - Mr.. and Mrs. George
Downs and son, Deloy, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Curtis Wilson of Benton City,
motored to Moberly Saturday. -
Clayton Shook is the proud possessoT
of box of tools, inherited from his
uncle in California. - A surprise
party was given Miss Elsie Witchie
Wednesday night, it being her 18th
birthday; games were played until
late hour, when everyone departed,
wishing her many more such birth
days. - Several from here attended
the pie and box supper at Eureka Sat-
urday night; $26.65 was taken in. =
F. F. Witchie and family, ]. R. Shook
and family, Pete Erdel and family,
Rev. Nickerson and wife and Miss
Ruth Rouse were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Erdel Sunday. - DR.. Cor
nett hauled corn to Mexico this week.
- Mr.. and Mrs. George Downs, Bro
Wood and Will Mollet and family
spent Sunday with Val Erdel and
family. - Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Kirch-
er, of Highland, Ill, are visiting with
| his brother, Louis Kircher, and fam
lily. - A crowd Of friends and rela-
tives of Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Beckmar
came and surprised them on their wed
ding anniversary, Wednesday night
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. c
| Mollet, Will Mollet and family, Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Kireher, Albert Dob.
| lin and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Emf
Feutz, Mrs. Suhre, Mr.. and Mrs. Tol
bert, and Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Feutz.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
LITTLE THINGS THE
! SOLDIERS NEED


~ ~ 80
The first few weeks in camp are
the hardest for the young soldier. 1t
is a violent wrench from home life
and normal social ties to camp condi-
tions with tent life, radical change of
food, limited bathing facilities, stiff
drill and rigid discipline. To tide
the lad over this period, home-folks
may help very materially. His mail
is the big thing for the boy in camp.
Each day send him some greeting or
some love token, be it ever so small.
The problem of laundry is something
difficult, so send him handkerchief
today and a pair of good socks, to-
morrow, and repeat it now and then.
He has a sweet tooth-satisfy it
with candy and chocolate in small
lots only, each piece wrapped in oiled
paper that it may not reach him in a
sticky mess. He will, after a little
experience, take pure chocolate with
him on a hike, and it seems to keep a
man up better than other food.
His tent is not lighted, so if you
can provide a small pocket flashlight,
you may solve the problem of his find
ing things at night. Because bath
ing facilities are sometimes very linn
tied, good big bath spongs is appre-
ciated, and you may follow it with a
towel now and then. Pennies for
postage may be few, so send him a
book of stamps, also an occasional
magazine or illustrated weekly.
Bound books are not usually desired
in camp. He needs the ordinary toilet
articles, but do not send talcum pow
der, tooth paste, tooth brush, shaw
ing cream, razor blades and soap all
on the same day-an item each mail
is better. Put small package Of
court plaster in your next letter. He
will enjoy Testament or prayer
book, and especially one of the Khaki
bound ones that may be secured from
the American Bible Society. If he
did not take his watch and you can af-
ford cheap wrist watch, send it. A
pair of heavy tan laces to replace the
worn ones that permit his shoes to be
sloppy would be welcomed; also tiny,
good hand shaving mirror. Half a
dozen blanket safety pins and as
mand ordinary large safety pins are
among the handiest things in the kit.
Two or three small wash rags a
sort that can be easily cleaned and
dried quickly.
Parcel post solves the promlem Of
sending small packages safely. Ad-
dress plainly and fully with the mum.
ber of his regiment and the letter Of
his company, troop or battery and de
livery is almost absolutely assured
though he moves from place to place
very often. Insure the more valua
BILE articles; it costs but trifle.
Do not put all in one bundle, bu
string it over days and weeks, so tha
he will learn to listen most eagerl!
for mail call" 1t is pathetic to not
the number of men in the service +
whom the arrival of mail means moth
ing. Carelessness or wrong-doinl
separates them from home and love
ones, so they get no mail. Don't lie
the soldier man from your home circl
be Of this group.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

LFERRING to the seriousness of
present war, to make the world
for democracy, the st, Louis
Dispatch editorially says; "The
b the American people realize
this is war to the finish and
the finish may not be reached for
years or more the better it will
'r all. A grim fact cannot be
Jed by lodging"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
Mrs. James KesIer Dead

Mrs. Ida Byrns of this city, received
word Tuesday of the death of her sis
ter, Mrs. James Kesler, of Qulin, Mo
She, formerly, was a resident of this
county. Mrs. Kesier was an earnest
Christian and greatly beloved by all
who knew her. Besides a host Of
friends, she leaves the following tc
mourn her death: A daughter, Mrs
Sarah Knee, 70 Qulin, Mo-, and three
sisters, Mrs. Ida and Mary Burns, Of
this city, and Mrs. Sue M. McGee, Of
Meeker, Okla.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
MANTHOUGHTMURDERED.
FOUND NEAR LADDON|A.
Coroner r. w. Berrey, After Inquest,
Says Indications Point to Body
Being Placed on Track
BODY MANGLED BY TRAIN
Name of Victim Thought to be Ernest
I. Palmer-Letters Found on
Body Give Little Clue

LATER - 1t was learned late We'd
nesday afternoon that Palmer's moth
er and sister reside near Laddonia and
that they did not know he was in this
part of the country. His mothers
name could not be learned at the time
of going to press.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
AirpIane Sighted

.was reported at this office We'd
by morning that several persons
his city saw an airplane flying
Mexico Tuesday evening going in
southwesterly direction. Lutte
lders was one of quite a number
saw the machine. No report OF
Ia machine in this section has beer
wed here from outside sources.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
Married Here Thursday

Samuel NJ. Boswell and Miss Edna
M. McGown, both of near Martins
burg, were married in Mexico Thurs
day afternoon at two o'clock at the
residence of the Rev. ]. D. Greer.
The happy couple will make their
future home on the bridegroom's farm
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
Mexico Woman Honored

Mrs. Eva Duncan Kanevin, sister
of Mrs. Charles Buckner, in this city,
and well known here, is given an ex-
tensive write-up in the December
American Magazine, concerning her
success with grandmother's recipes in
the Hotel Deming, Terre Haute, Ind /.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
Invitations Out for Wedding

Mexico friends have received invi-
tations to the wedding of Miss Helen
Williams, daughter of Dean and Mrs
Walter Williams, of Columbia, and
Captain John Franklin Rhodes, of the
United States Army. The ceremony
will take place at the Columbia Pres
byterian Church on the evening Of
Saturday, December /, at $3.50 o'clock
A reception will follow at the Will
liams' home, "Rockhurst," Ashland
Road.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

Milt Householder, who has 80 acres
Of wheat, recently made a motor trip
10 st. Louis, and says his wheat was
fro best looking he saw on the entire
journey.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

n, MILLION, campaign manager
@ y. M. c. A. fund Of Audrain
II, has a force of book-keepers at
compiling returns from the cam
!. and will make n report in the
day or so. subscriptions are
coming in, and it looks like Au-
might oycr-subscribe her quo
that's good.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

hing TOWNSHIP always comes
/ front when any forward move
IS on hand. The allotment for
\, NJ. C. A. for Sailing Township
about S4OO, and we understand
about $1,000 was subscribed, of
n Pisgah school district gave
That's the proper spirit to dis
and that's the way to win the
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
Oyster Fry at Judge Barnes

There will be an oyster fry on
Thanksgiving evening, at Judge
Baker Barnes, north of Thompson for
tho benefit of Liberty Church You
are cordially invited. ao1-2t wit
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

\ the name Of the Belgian wom-
certain patriotic persons have
n and feathered several |. W.
sperators in Oklahoma. Possibly
sian women have seen enough law
hess not to wish to have any one
caei outside the law on their
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

l0D Administrator Herbert Hoov-
b tentatively accepted Cover
5ariaer's invitation to address the
Farmers meeting at Columia
Dur January 18th. Governor
her will also make an address on
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
TWELVE ATTEND
STATE S. S. MEET
ING FROM AUDRAlN
There Are 1900 Delegates at Sessions
Now in Progress at Maryville
Ledger Special

MARYVILLE, Mo-, Nov. 81, --
Fifteen hundred delegates are attend
ing the State Sunday School conven-
tion now in session here. Audrain
County is represented by twelve dele
gates.
], C. De Laporte
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

Mitt Housholder's corn, which was
fertilized, averaged 80 bushels. He
had 175 acres in. Mr.. Householder is
feeding 60 head of cattle and l25
head of hogs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
SANK FIVE U-BOATS ONE DAY.

LONDON, Nov. 20. - Five German
submarines were destroyed on Satur-
day. Premier Lloyd George made
this announcement yesterday in the
House of Commons.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

Give the hens chance to help les
sen the food shortage by feeding Pu-
rina Scratch Feed and Chicken Chow
der. More eggs guaranteed or money
back. sHRoUT 6 RYAN, with Mex
leo Poultry Co. wit
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
Additional Y. M. C "A. Subscriptions

The following parties, who were
overlooked by the canvassing commit
tee, have voluntarily subscribed for
the Y. M. G. A. fund:
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Campbell, OF
Tulsa, Okla, are the guests of their
sons, who are students at the
Academy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22
|. M. White & Son
TO SUBSCRIBERS

IT THE END OF THE DAY
/ Help US, 0 God, to walk in the
H. Of common honesty. May our
sbmises be true and our fulfil
H. of them right. May our
H. be as good as our bond. May
i be worthy of the trust men
L. to place in US. Amen.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

Mrs. Badarracco, of South Jeffer-
son street, painfully, but not serious
ly, burned her arms with scalding
water one day this week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

]. C. Bassford is home from st.
Louis.
W. A. Sharp is in Iowa on business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

rs. Lucy Van Deventer departed
week for Waco, Texas, where she
spend the winter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

|lrs' Fred Day, of Lexington, at
ped the football game here Mon
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

Mrs, w. D. Lees pet dog was killec
bv an automobile Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

The Y
$l.0O Per Yea.
Will be $1.5L
THE EVENING led
Routes, SOC a month; $.
advance in Audrain c.
SUBSCRIBE NOW
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1917-11-22

DIR w l. Reed
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-09-01
were accompanied by Miss Josephine
Maynard, who was the guest of Miss

were accompanied by Miss Josephine
Maynard, who was the guest of Miss
Elizabeth Durham for several days.
The Misses Rose and Matilda
Bertsch Of Eighth street left today for
Fredonia, where they will assume
their duties as teachers in the public
schools.
Miss Lee Bankston and daughters
of Fourth street have returned from
months visit with Mrs. Bankston's
mother in Chicago.
Mrs. Howard 7. Lewis and small
daughter, Marjorie, of Moscow, Idaho,
have arrived in the city and are the
guests of Rev. and Mrs. George Buzz
zelle Of Thayer street.
DR.. and Mrs. l.. G. Dunlap of Fifth
street left last night for Chicago,
where they will spend their vacation.
They were accompanied by DR.. Dun
laps mother, who has been spending
the summer here.
Mrs. John Bortell and two sons Of
Thayer street have returned from a
several weeks sojourn in the twin
cities and Minnesota lake points.
Miss Catherine Gutenberg of this
city has returned from spending her
vacation in Fargo and other eastern
points.
Miss Sue Digby. principal of the
north ward school, has returned to the
city after spending her vacation with
relatives in Morton county.
Mrs. Louise Larson and daughters,
Emmalou and Evelyn, of Sixth street,
left Friday for Minneapolis. where
Mrs. Larson and Miss 'Emmalou will
visit before leaving for Los Angeles
to make their home. They will also
visit their son and brother in Milwau-
kee before going west.
Mrs. Jack Murphy and Miss Oberg
have returned from Fargo and Moor
head, where they were the guests OF
friends for several days.
Mrs. D. II. Houser and daughters,
Blanche and Mary Houser, of Napo-
leon, are in the city today attending
the farewell celebration for the soldier
boys. Mrs. Houser and daughters
will visit their sons and brothers, Max
and Edgar Houser, OF Company !,
while here.
Mrs. Hedland and father, Mr.. Nord-
quist, of Underwood, were in the city
today attending the parade. They were
accompanied home by Miss NordQuist
of the City National bank.
Miss Hazel HendershOtt Of Thayer
street left today for Zap, where she
will resume teaching in the primary
department next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Worth Lumry have
gone to Garrison, where they are SUI
perintending the packing of their
household goods to be shipped 10 this
city They will reside in their new
home on Third street, which is under
construction.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-09-01

ment band of Harvey, Co. l of Bis
marck, the headquarters company OF
Bismarck, and the supply company Of
Hillsboro, Captains Welch, Murphy
and Rock, and the hospital corps, Ma
jor C. E. Hunt Of Valley City com.
mnading. g.. -
In the third division were the coun-
ty exemption board and drafted men
and gigantic American flag, filling
the street from curb to curb, carried
by 40 girls, and protected by stalwart
guardsmen, with Springfields at their
shoulders; ->
Last come the Bismarck Boy Scouts,
the soldiers of tomorrow, beautiful
Red Cross float peopled with nurses in
the beautiful costume Of the society,
the Women's Relief corps, patriotic
women whose memories are keen OF
Americas last great struggle, and the
'N'omen's Auxiliary to Co. A.
Governor Reviews Troops.
Any patriotic chief executive'>
heart must have warmed to the spec
tacle which greeted Governor Lynn j.
Frazier as he fell out at the federal
building and mounted the steps to re.
view the troops which North Dakota
dedicates to the service of Uncle
Sam.
Fine, straight, fearless lads, clean
of face, of minds, of limb and body;
boys who have breathed in the sweet
free air OF the orairies, who, like the
land which has nurtured them ARE 70,
bust, rugged, honest and loyal; boys
who are ready to face any fate that
may come, proud of the right which
is theirs to defend their country
the bravest, the best, the brightest
body Of men any governor of any com.
monwealth ever has had the privilege
OF dedicating to the services OF the
worlds greatest democracy.
The vision was one which Bismarck
will always remember, and which will
serve to cheer many home in the
months to come while awaiting the
return OF the absent ones, fresh from
glorious fields OF victory. returning
with w0rld-conquest for humanity
won.
Whole Countryside Here.
IcOplc DcSiN OOuilllb Ill fTluIy AT
ternoon in authorization of today's big
demonstration. They came by train
and nv auto and hv old-time horse
and buggy from every point in the
Slope which has furnished its quota
to the local cOmDanies-and there
isn't single town in the district that
hasn't done its 7bit BY, early fore
noon the hote's were crowded;
scores Of hospitable Bismarck homes
were boiling over with quests from
the country; the town had a carnival
appearance, with something much
deeper and more sincere than the
carnival spirit.
Everywhere Old Glory was flung to
the breeze. The streets were throng-
ell with harny soldier boys and best
girls and other dear ones from home
Everybody had a smile for the boy in
khaki and the folks who had come
in to help the capital city pay him
homage ! The business streets were
one mass OF color. Long before the
hour set for the parade, the side
walks along the line Of march began
to fill and when the procession fin
ally moved 1t was between solid walls
of cheerful, fearful, prideful human
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