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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17
Artemus Ward Theory of War
In THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

THE great Artemus writing
delight Lincoln remarked that willing sacrifice
ans wies relatives on the altar the country Mr. Ward not in
Lnonl Mr Baker president cabinet He
He has uttered express
the sacrifice France and Engand
defense OF the
On Wednesday discussing likelihood
would
Mr.
The French and British armies be relied withstand
shock Mr. Baker President Wilson's He holds
the
with America the richest OF the>wo with population 10000
had before wholly unable effective
to assault the
he taken through Mr. Baker
the British and French be relied do alone the duty which
we ought o share with them
Mr. Baker above all
defe OF preparedness which
artillery what French
of pride should a
broomckre preparedness the telegraph pole
Mr. Bakers the situation exactly We have been
only uh expressing belief that allies
without help
York supporter the administration
military aid hustle and
behind supply rifles machine
ahps uniforms clothing for the shall some have the
naturally allies II 100000
half that number fully equipped had stood the
France Lloyd would have made speech British working
relating after fashion the of the allies There would have been
telling the labor
o Britain fighting for
pacts intrigue would
capsc and mtarc autonomy OF Germany As
such while
mconquered rs the most hess OF mtar" enemy Of the worlds
CcoryrSh, stArl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17

caught rather low on each hip, and held
in the semblanoe Of shadowy pannlera
by pink satin roses.
These pink satin roses are also a sig
nificant detail All winter white or
black costumes have been lightened, IN
many cases. by note OF color, intro
duced sometimes in a great feather ian.
and something's by the addition OF an
artificial flower OF brilliant hue.
Well dressed women o, limited means
have been suspected Of bit OF inuocent
jugglery in the wearing OF these bright
blossoms, different ones for different
occasions, with the same black OF white
gown. They had tq find the money for
their war work somewhere! For many
seasons evening frocks have been IN
themselves so coloriul that the addition
of flower would have been an un-
necessary gliding Of fhe lily
The frock In the sketch has another
detail which is worthy of notice; and
that is the use of beads on the corSage.
There are not only two strings Of them
big pink ones and silver ones
which cross the bodice in front and in
the back. hut there is little design Of
them embroidered on the satin as we'll
This breaks the continuity of the satin
| line in a novel and agreeable way, and
gives the frock touch OF individuality.
/ Copyright by the McClure Newspaper
Svndicatc)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17
MINISTERSOF
GOSPEL HAVE
TESTEDIT OUT
Well Known Clergymen Praise
II For What II Has Done
For Them.

Ministers from some Of the greatest
communions in the land have put Tan
lac to the test and have come out in
grateful statements endorsing the mcdi-
cine for the good it has done them.
Rev W. C. Norton, pastor of the
Wesley Memorial church of Jackson
vile. Fla, says: II suffered from
indigestion for years, seldom slept well
and had severe headaches. Since taking
Ianlac | feel as we'll as | ever did,
sleep soundly and can eat anything |
want Ianlac has restored my health"
Rev A. n Sykes OF Nashville, Tenn,
says: Mrs. Sykes suffered from
stomach and kidney. disorders aud a
nervous breakdown Taulac restored
her health, she IS gaining weight and
strength rapidly"
Rev F G. Butler, Muskogcc Okla
says; " had attacks OF acute indlgcs-
ton. Results from taking Tanlac have
been most satisfactory. 1t is the hes,
medicine ! ever tried"
Hundreds OF other we'll known minis
tcrs have cStlilcd to the merits OF Tan.
lac amoug whom are Rev + NJ. Win.
burn, San Antonio, Tex Rev X. ]
Taylor Franklin Tex, Rev A. /
Iull, Atlanta, Ga; Rev Jas. II. New
| ClarkStou, Ga; Rev A. J Nallery
Monroe La; Rev John NJ Sims At
lanla. Ga; Rev W + Roby, Knox
| vile. Tenn, and others too numerous I,
mention.
Tanlac IS sold in Oklahoma CITY ex
clusiyely bv Wcsuan Drug Co.-Ad,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17

parcl of the warmer season. Judging
from the brand new model shown to-
day its severity is TO be tempered with
mercy in the form, in this case, of sill
yer lace
Satin is The basis of this changing
frook. and il is a safe buy for the wom-
an who is forced to chose her gowns
for long service and conservative fash
ion for GONE people say that this spring
is TO be satin season par excellence.
At any rate, satin lends itself admir-.
ably to the slim silhouette, either
straight as a ramrod or lightly drapcd,
with that lift to one side which is a
new development OF the mode.
In this model, the satin hangs, lightly
gathered, from a corS9ge which is little
more than girdle, though our more
serious mood of the present has demand
ed the addition OF tul,e sleeves, Drapery
is achieved by means Of silver lace, hung
across the front, and lengthenlng into
becoming points at the sides. It is
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17
Food Price Fixers
Are Not Named Here

Appointment of the local price fixing
committee expected to be formed soon
as a result of a meeting yesterday be-
tween DR.. Stratton D. Brooks, state
food administrator, And members of
the Oklahoma Wholesale Grocers' as
sociation. had not been made this morn
ing by r. H. McVay OF Carroll Brough
& Robinson, wholesale grocerS. Mr..
McVay was chosen chairman OF the
local committee.
Charmen for Tulsa Muskogee, Enid,
Lawton, Chickasha, Ardmore Shaw
nee, McAlester and Clinton were also
selected. , Price fixing committees are
to consist of the chairmen, who are
representatives of wholesale groceries
two retailers and three citizens not
connected with the grocery business.
Mr.. McVay was waiting this morning
to receive further advices regarding
details of the committees work before
making his appointments.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17
AlksG Makes Soap
Bad For Washing Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampooS
contain too much alkali, which is very
injurious, as il dreS the SCALP and
makes the hair brittle
The best thing TO use is just plain mul-
siiied cocoanut oil, for this is pure and
entirely g,,aseleSs It's very cheap, and
beats the most expensive soaps or any
thing else all to pieces You can get
this at any drug store, and few ounces
will last the whole family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with water
and rub it in about q teaspoonful is all
that is required 1t makes an abundance
of rich, creamy lather cleanSes thor
oughly, and rinses out easily The hair
dries quickly and evenly and is soft
fresh looking, bright, fluffy, wayE and
easy to handle Besides, i, loosens and
takes out every particle Of dust, dirt and
| dandrufi. ADV.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17

luncheon Of the Chamber OF Commerce.
This luncheon will be held In the Cham
her rooms on January ~. He accepted
the invitation 70 talk this morning.
capper Cannot come-Arthur COpper
governor. OF ksnsas. has declined an In
WtHtion by the Chamber OF Commerce 20
speak at one Of its noon day luncheons
In the near futuV. MIR Capper In let
ter received by Leroy Gibbs, secretary
Of tho Chamber, today. said that de-
| mands upon his time as the result Of the
war made his presence In Kansas lmper-
Utiye,
Young Democrats Msst-A meeting OF
| tho Young Democrats club was held at
heIstatehOusc AT noon today, The meet
| ing'wiN for the purpose OF Arouslng in
terest IN the convention OF Young Men 4
Democratic clubs at Ardmore Fcbru'
ary e.
Cafe Accounts Asksd--Cafe ACCOUNTS as
to expenditures and receipts at MONDAY
meetings OF the Chamber OF Commerce
held In the new Chamber headquag " ers
are wanted by directors OF the chamber
~ their weekly meeting at noon today In
the Skirvin hotel they asked that the
cafe accounts be rendered.
Thrift Leaders Meet-The executive
committee Of the war savings stamp cam.
palgn In In session today ut tho Lee.
| Hucklns hotel A state meeting OF tn,
county ch0rmen will take place tomOr,
row at tho Chamber OF Commerce. Al
! persons Interested In the campaign ar,
! Invited to attend this meeting Luncheon
! viii be servId In the Chamber OF Com
| meTco dlnihg-room by women OF TN
| Presbyterian church Governor William,
probably viii make the opening address
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17

blue and to lesser extent with gray,
the distinction of approval among the
boxholders.
Many of the white. costumes have
been touched with silver, either in the
form VIA brocaded figure in the silk
or in banding, or the use of metallic
cloth. The brocadcs, when used, have
been conspicuously less heavy than those
of last season and they have been
drapcd by master hands.
Evening clothes in general may be
said to have retchcd a zenith of dig
nifty and grace, and the fluffy frivolous
affair OF former seasons has been out
OF favor except for very young women
n II remains to be seen whether this
idea IS to persist n the evening ap-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17
Bklahon,aCity
Ii War Wave
All the Horrors Of Real War.
fare TO Be Imagined by
Sooner Battalion, -.
Oklahoma City has been invaded

Oklahoma City has been invaded
and captured by a hostile army.
Mayor Ed Oyerholser, Governor
X. /. Williams and the principal
state, city and county officials arc
being held as hostages to insure
the good behavior Of the people Of
the capital. '
The Lee HuckinS hotel-aS much
OF as it has not been shattered into
fragments by enemy Shelliire--is
being used as barracks BY the in
vading troopers. The Colcord build
ing has been dynamlted and in It's
fall crushed the Baum building into
gragmeniS. Hardly a building IN the
uptown district has escaped the
enemy bombardment without in
jury.
Enemy soldiers are patrollng the
streets, and three business men
have been stood up agains' III, city
hall on Grand avenue and shot be-
cause revolycrs were found IN the
drawers OF their desks after the
commander OF the invading army
ordered all arms brought to him.
{ City in Ruins.
The entire northeastern portion
of the city is a smoldering mass OF
ruirN today as the result OF sySle-
matte placing OF incendlary bombs
in. the wooden houses III each
I block. THOUSANDS Of men, women
and children arc sleeping in the
snow with only thin clothing as
protection from the freezing tenn
perature. Scores OF babies have
died iroN the cold.
After scattering death and rui
through the city the enemy soldiers ar
marching toward the Norman brldg
over the South Canadian river the onl
bne between Minco and Purcell The
are intending TO reduce the state uni
Sersity to ruins.
The only resistance likely TO be Of
fcred the advancing regiments is b
the battalion Of cadets from the uni
Versity. Defense OF the bridge is in III
hands of these raw troops. The fate G
the entire southern part of Oklahom
and northern Texas depends upon no,
we'll they defend their position uni
feinforcements arrive.
Cadets Imagine This.
This is, OF course, a purely imaginar
situation-but the situation upon whic
ihe first manluver of the students G
the University of Oklahoma takin
training will be based. As 500
as the weather moderates, accordin
10 an announcement today by Capt k
c. Terrell, commandtnt of the Soone
battalion, the maneuycr will be begui
Orders will be issued unexpected.
The battalion will be expected to iorr
immediately, march to the bridge di
itself in, post sentries and otherwis
prepare to defend Norman from attacl
Rations will be taken along and Il
battalion may spend an entire day in II
trenches.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17
CdtpB1iefs

kssIer Is Improved-Mark Kesler, rom
missioner OF public safety, who has been
at local hospital tor week with
threatened attack Of pneumonia, is re-
ported to be In a much improved cmldl-
lion, AT his office In the city building
IL was reported todny that although he
was much better and much stronger, his
physicians had instructed him to remain
Mt the hospital until the weather moder-
bted considerably.
Negro Held for County - After being
fined slg and costs In the municipal
court yesterday afternoon on charge
Of transporting one-half pint OF whisky
from parts unknown to the Lee lluck.
ins hotel. J. Ragland, negro, was he'd
for the county on similar charN. TAe
negro was one OF three arrested Nlgh
before last On the same charge.
Two Accused OF Vauraney-Lee Arm
strong and Jack Welch were arrested
lpst night on charge of vHUrancy. They
will he tried in the municipal court to
morrow afternoon.
n. o. Young Arrested-R q Young.
who Ia said TO he an escape from the
county jail Of Kay county, was arrested
here yesterday charged with passing n
worthless check on the Royal Clo'hiug
company, l03 West Main street lie will
ne turned over 10 the sheriff ot Kay
county on the latter's arrival In this city,
II you want information about Miami
Okla, see Rolllson, 2l9 Baltimore Build
ing ADV,
Bondsmer Liable, Ruling District
Judge Clark this morning held that J
NJ Duprec, W, VI Paul, and James Pen
ny would have TO nay the state $1,000
IN the case nj the county attorneys Of
flee against Deuproe. The money wat
the amount OF tho appearance bond fo
Deupree. who was indicted by a CRANE
jury last summer on whisky sclllnl
charsts Paul and Penny were sure
that Deupree had failed 10 appear IA
court. so the suit for forfeiture Of TN
bond was Instituted.
Three Seek Divorces JOnly one mar
rage license was issued this morning, a
against three suits for divorce whlc
were filed In the district court AhEn
donment was the grounds for divorce. I
each case. Orpha Holllstcr asked a de
cree from Lesllb l. Hollister, ]. A. Guth
rie. asked TO be given divorce fror
Belle Guthrie. and John G. Hasc nske
TO be divorced from Mamie n Hasc.
Auto Theft Charged An lnformatlo
charging the theft Of an automobile fror
George B. Baker on January 10 wn
ihtu aRalnst Cthhk hIHlhl IN, the lusut
conrt OF T y. Donnell yesterday KTatk
VIII be arrelgned todpy
eaIlbreakers Returned q l. WHmpl
and r. O. Young, who were Rrreste
yesterday on charges OF Jsll breaking u
Newkirk, were taken TO Ncwklrk thi
morning by the sheriff OF Kay count,
Young attempted TO pass several worth
Lees checks in Oklahoma CITY He wa
arrested iy Deputy Sheriff Wllliar
q Mash. the police arrestins Wamplc.
Brooks 20 Speak Here--Dr Strntton I
Brooks, president Of the University q
Oklahoma and state food administrators
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17
9D4RIE5SS& 4I!5
k4nne Rdttenhouse

\ IGW YORK, Jan H.-All winter the
N prevalence OF all-white evening
gowns has been noticed in New
York, wherever smart women arc gath
cred together. At the opera, all white
has shared with all black, with soft dull
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17
We're Getting Them.

Authority last novel was refused by
the publishers.
Friend-Cut it up m a dozen pieces
and sell them to the magazines for
short STORIES L ifc.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17

Two Accused Of Vaprancy-Lee Arm
strong and Jack WeCh were arrested
last night on charge of vHprancy They
will he tried in the municipal court to-
morrow afternoon.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17

Brooks 20 Speak Here.-Dr Strntton D.
Brooks, president Of the University OF
Oklahoma and state food administrator
will be the speaker at the next noon day
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17

Auto Theft Charged An information
charging the theft OF an automobile from
George B Baker on January 10 was
flied against Frank Kratky In the justice
coart OF T. r. Donnell yesterday KTatky
VIII be arrelgned todPy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17

eaIlbreakers Returned-G l. wample
and r. o. Young, who were arrested
yesterday on charges OF jsl breaking at
Newkirk. were taken 10 Newklrk this
morning by the sheriff. OF Kay county
Young attempted TO pass several worth
less checks in Oklahoma CITY He was
arrested tv Deputy Sheriff william
Nash. the police arresting Wample,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17

Serges, Satins, Taifetas,
Taiieta and ~Gcorgette com
binations and Costume. Vel
vets also a few Sport lrocks
and Afternoon Dresses (in
ligt shadeS),
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17

II you want information about Miami
Okla, see Rollison, 2lg Baltimore Build
ing. ADV.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-22
BY TOPLIFFE.

last night, and saw a wrestling
match, rode on the merry-go- rou:.d
and the whip-and had a wonder
full time.
Oh, yes, had some cracker.
jack, too.
Filtration" at the Pantagcs
this week, produces very clever
comedian, who shambles and
frolics thru the act with the aban
don of the classical dancer. He
is so loosely connected that tne
audience holds it's breath for fear
some part of him, leg or an arm,
will get disconnected.
! will not tell you who he is.
Go and see for yourself.
1.-THE Whispering Chorus" is
still at the Colonial.
1t is the greatest picture to give
you those shivery, scarey thrills
up and down your back, when the
ghost walks-and it really does,
too.
William Farnum recently re
turned from a trip to Catalina,
where he spent several days Of
rest after his vigorous Liberty
loan campaign during which he
lost control of his voice.
While out fishing in Catalina
one day, his Italian valet, Henry,
was asked to hold the lines for
minute, while he walked to the
front of the boat to take off his
coat.
Soon came the excited cali,
Hurry, hurry, Mr.. Farnu II,
there is somebody on des lines.
On the end of the line there ea2
nothing else than 40-pound
shark.
Bill Farnum is appearing at the
Apollo in Rough and Ready"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-22

LAURELS
WHITING

SEATTLE, May %. - Mieky
King, former claimant to heavy
weight and middleweight cham
pionship honors, didn't add t.
them any last night when he IA ed
Marty Farrell. the clever i'.ile
New Yorker, in a six-rouni bout
at "Caruso Dan" Salts smoker.
Only a few weeks ago Marty
handed it to King down Iii Pot.
land, Tho he fought had, Id. |
fight Tuesday, the Hibernian BOY
was much too clever to run INTO
any of his danger signals which
kept shooting out from the night
from time to time.
The best he could make of Il
was a draw Seattle fans TIM :
that this result puts Micky iii :
pretty dim light, as of late he mas
been consistently losing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-22

With the northern golf seaaon
opening interest turns to the pos
sibility of change in the ma
tional woman's title, now held by
Miss Alexa Stirling of Atlanta.
Miss Stirling probably will no.
enter national competition this
year as she is devoting most of
her time to war work and some
time ago announced that she
probably would seek to drive az
ambulance for the Women's
Council of National Defense.
Competition for the title Is
likely to result in a ofur-cornered
drive between Mrs. w. A. Gavin
of New York; Mrs. Dorothy Canlb.
bell Hurd, holder of the north and
south title; Miss Elaine Rosen-
thai, former north and south
champion, and Mrs. Ronald Bar.
low Of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Gavin, the former cham
pion, Is regarded as one OF the
most brilliant women golfers of
the country. She is now engaged
in patriotic matches, receipts from
which will go to the Red Cross.
Mrs. Hurd, who is better known
to the golfing world as Miss
Dorothy Campbell, played somo
wonderful golf in the south this
year and is certain to give Mrs.
Gavin some lively competition.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-22
L'ANNlE'S
l'LICKERS
BY FANNIE FILM

One of the many ingenious
twists in the story of Rough
and Ready" in which William
Farmun is scoring hit at tLe
Apollo, there is one as effective,
as it Is amusing to the audience.
Farnum, as Bill Stratton, is con-
frolted with the problem OF get
ting inside cabin containing,
among other things, three of hi
mortal enemies. He solves it bv
taking up his station just outs.Gt
the door, and grooming.
When one of the trio comes out
side to Investigate, he surprises
him with sudden knockout
punch. A second man then step
forth to find what is delaying the
first. He receives the same trea.-
ment. Bill IS now on equal ternl.,
with the third--and the matter IS
soon settled.
The picture. remains at the
Apollo until Friday night.
Beautiful Jewel Carmen com IS
to the Melbourne Wednesday in a
splendid Alaskan story, Lady Lou
of the Yukon" in which she play S
the part of the dance hall gill 81
the wild Alaskan country, with a
newness and originality that add
new zest to a part which ha> been
much over-played.
THE Lady Lou" is q mighty
charming young person before AM
after her regeneration by James
Blair, who loves her, and makes
her turn again to the straight and
narrow.
Dodo, bride, is played admir-
ably at the Liberty by Madge Ken
needy, the charming little como
dian who has won as great fol-
lowing among the fans Of The
screen.
Dodo is a very popular young
lady and much pursued by admir-
ers who will not give her up ever
after she has promised to low.
honor and-cherish.
! went to the Wortham circus
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-22
Joe Hill
On Card

Still another bout on Georae
Shanklin's program for the Eagles
smoker on the 28th promises -
be tttle more than interesting
That is the one betweel Harold
Jones, the 125-pound smelter bay,
and Joe Hin, the game little SOL
der lad from Fort Lawton.
That Jones will be kept busy
during those four rounds, fans are
generally agreed, as Hill is won
derfully quick and clever. Wit
little more weight he might have
reversed the decision OF last smok-
err when he fell before Frank Pete
who merely wore him down oy his
weight.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-22
Portland Wins
From Soldiers

Portland put the soldier bJys
from Camp Lewis in the shade
Tuesday after a speedy game, to
4. The soldiers had to struggle
to save themselves from a wor Q
defeat; but this was doubtless d H.
to the fact that Dutch Reuther.
Red Oldham and Louie Guisto
were not among those present
LaMara played a great game.
He slammed one to the centerfield
bleachers, where it bounced aid
mixed between the seats and regis
tered a circuit slam.
The Buckaroos started out at
fast clip and slammed Highly fJc
three runs and five hits in the
first inning. The score:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-22
Fulton Asks
But $4,000
Omitted Press Leased Wire.)

SEATTLE, May EFF the mcrc
trifle of $4,000 is guaranteed,
Fred Fulton, now playing at a u
cal theater, will take on both billy
Miske and Jack Dempsey in the
same ring either on JrlC 10 81
July 4.
Manager Collins so stated tod y
following the receipt of a teies;am
from Judge Builder of Jersey city,
who wants to stage a go with
Miske on June 10 and win Demp-
sey on the Fourth.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-22
.op0rt t.
Juniors Winners

Lincola juniors added to the.r
laurels Tuesday when they beat
the senior girls by a score Of 10
to 3 in the class basketball chain
pionship of the school. Florence
Baker and Ada Hardness stan a
for the winning team.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-22
~ a
Shows
TODAY'S BILLS
AT THE THEATRES

TACOMA
Coming Friday, Orpheum
vaudeville.
PANTAGES
"The Notorious DeIphine,"
with w. l.. Thorne and COM
pany and vaudeville.
HIPPODKOME
"SchOOl Days." with Bob,
Ladue and vaudeville.
OAK
lover the Top" with Sergt.
Arthur Guy EnIpey.
COLONIAL
"The Whispering Chorus"
Aircraft feature, and Mack
Sennett comedy.
APOLLO
Trough and Ready" with
william Farnum.
MELBOURNE
Lady Lou OF the YUKON
with Jewel Carmen.
LIBERTY
Our Little Wife," with
Madge Kennedy.
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