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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA NEWS
QUEER FREAK OF
LIGHTNING BOLT
Skaters Every Mirror in the
Home of James F. Bell, but
Does Not Break Windows

Gettysburg, Pa. Aug. 16.-One of
the many freak things that light
ming will do was displayed at the
home of James F. Bell, in Straban
township, during a storm Wednes-
day afternoon. Scorched wall
paper all over the house shows the
path of the lightning, and every
room in the house was damaged
except the kitchen, and here the
family was congregated. The real
freakish part of the lightning s
work was the breaking of every
mirror in the house. Handsome old
Colonial bureaus had their massive
mirrors shattered, and smaller ones
were cracked and damaged. When
the excitement of the shock was
over it was found that not single
mirror had escaped. 1t was all the
more strange when it was discov-
cred that no other damage was done
to the furniture, and not a single
windowpane was broken.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16
PLEASANT TIME
FOR AID SOCIETY
Mrs. Jennie Slack Entertains
Members of Middletown
Church

Stoverdale, Aug. 16.-Mrs. Jennie
Slack entertained the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Methodist church of
Middletown at her cottage. The
Jason" on Wednesday Those pres
ent were: The Rev. and Mrs. James
Cunningham. sons, James, Jr. and
Bennett, and daughter, Hester, Mrs.
H. S. Roth. Mrs. Mary Mckee, Mrs.
Ed. Bech. Mrs. ]. A. Kramer, Mrs.
VIM. Kennard. Mrs. Beny Peters, Mrs.
A. G. Banks Mrs. w. w. Reitzel,
Mrs. John Inley, Mrs. James Nipple,
Mrs. ]. w. Meter, Mrs. Sara Shire
man. Mrs. Emma Musser Mrs. D. w.
Huntzberger and son, Samuel, Mrs.
o. NJ Swartz. Mrs. ]. c. Lingle, Mar
lin Kugle and Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Dual.
Mrs. David Brown and son. David.
Jr., are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Brown at the Three Oaks.
Mr. and Mrs. William Dreher and
son, William, Jr., of Harrisburg, We're
recent guests of DR.. and Mrs. Frank
Kitzmiller at Creek View.
Mrs. Z. Stanton Musser and Mrs.
Christopher Hager, of Marietta, are
occupying the Marietta Mansion.
Miss Nina Ruth has returned to
Sweet Rest cottage after spending
two weeks with friends at Allentown.
Mrs. Irwin Ruff and daughter,
Florence, Mrs. w. F. Shoemaker and
daughters, Helen, and Caroline ana
son, Oscar, of Hummelstown; Captain
and Mrs. Harry Douglass and Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Kann, of HARRISBURG
were recent guests of Mrs. Lille
Slower at the Acorn.
Mrs. C. A. Lands, Mr.. and MRS.
James Bruner and daughter, Arlene.
of Union Deposit, are visiting at
the Wood Haven.
Misses Ruth and Elizabeth Eber-
sole, and Margaret Page, OF Pen-
brook, Mrs. H. Z. Wolfe, OF Chanl-
bers Hill, and James Dupes' OF Mia
dletown. were guests at the Hill Inn
on Wednesday.
Miss Anna Shearer. of Millersville,
Ruth Sanders, of Harrisburg, and
Ross Chubb, of Highspire. are visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sides at the
Zowie. ..
Miss Olive Sweigert. of Harris
burg, is the guest of Misses LeVea
and Ruth Shope at the Aw Gwan Inn
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Mountain, MI
and Mrs Thomas Bowers, Mrs Rus-
sci Jones and Pierson Jones, of Har-
risburg, are guests of Mr. and Mrs
Chas. Canning at the Edgewood.
Miss Cora P.astePgr IS entertain
ing her Sunday school class of the
PRESBYTERIAN church of Middletown'
for several days at the Utopia. Those
enioying the outing are Mary Shire
man, Eva Winters, Mary Granger
Esther Grunden and Anna Plasterer
DR.. and Mrs. G. H. Widder, of Har-
risburg. motored to the grove and
called on Miss K. Landis at the Wood
Haven.
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With Eddie Plank in their midst
members of the Aviation and Tank
Corps teams who will play here to-
night. will be the guests of the Cen
trail Y. NJ C. A. at supper at o'clock
tonight. The affair will be held in
the association building Second and
Locust street. A number of special
diversions have been arranged FOR
the visitors.
The baseball game will be staged
on the Steelton grounds this evening
when the Black Cats of Camp Colt
Gettysburg, will meet the Birdsmen
of the Middletown Aviation Corps.
Eddie Plank will umpire.
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WEDDING AT BLAIN

Blnin, Pa, Aug. 16.-On Wednesday
a wedding was solemnized at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs l. NJ. Wentzel'
in Blain, when their daughter. Miss
Frances Mae Wentzel was married to
Professor Clifford Fellwood Gates. of
Madison, n. Y. by the Rev. John F.
Harkins, of Pennsylvania State Col
lege. The wedding march was played
by Miss Martha Baird, of Boston,
Mass. Miss Leslie Wentzell. sister
of the bride acted as maid of honor
and the best man was Leon Clifford,
Madison. n. Y. an uncle of the groom.
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Makes An Old Man
Feel Young
TonalI Brings JOY to an Old Veteran

Reuben Snavely, a veteran of the
Civil War. eighty-three years old,
living at 290 West Main street, Mid
dletown, Pa, cheerfully makes this
statement concerning the virtues of
Tonall.
My system was badly run down.
/ was tired and had all the time a
weak feeling.
Charles B. Whitman. druggist at
Middletown, recommended Tonall to
me, and after using one bottle I
felt the wonderful benefit I got from
taking it. 1t seemed to take years
off my eighty-three years of living,
and made me feel much younger.
81 Recommend Tonall to every
body now and know it is bound to
do a wonderful amount of good
10 suffering humanity"
This testimonial was given Au-
gust 5. 1918.
Tonall is sold at Gorgas' Drug
Store, Harrisburg, and at the Her.
shey Department Store, Hershey, Pa.
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AIRPLANES PASS
BY BIGLERVILLE
Machines Carrying American
Flag Fly Half Mile Apart;
Destination Unknown

BigIerviIIe, Pa, Aug. 16.-Traveling
in northwesterly direction. three
airplanes flew over Biglerville and
community Wednesday afternoon
causing a great stir among the peo-
pie. The machines carried the Ameri-
cala flag, and were travelling not
more than a half mile apart, going
at a good rate of speed. They were
flying at not more than three hun
dred feet from the ground and their
occupants could be seen without diff
ficulty.
1t is not know what outfit was rep
resented or what was the mission of
the flyers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16

July s. Corporal McLachlan was
about 20 years old. He enlisted last
May. He was we'll known here.
His mother before her marriage
was Sallie Swartz. of New Bloom
field.
Word has been received here Sat
urday that Harold B. Wilmington, of
New Bloomfield. had been killed in
action in France. He went to
France with Base Hospital No. 116,
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s2s5 FOR RED CROSS

MiIlerstown, Pa, Aug. 16.-For
the benefit of the Red Cross organ
ization. the CitizeAs Band of New
port gave a concert in the Square.
In connection with this the mem
bers of the chapter conducted fes-
tival, preceded by a parade. There
was a speech by James z. Rouns-
ley and a patriotic song by Miss
Helen Martin. The sum of S2S5
was realized.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16

we'll. and | can now do my house
work. 1 am telling my friends about
it."-Mrs. ]. NJ. Camus. 726 Caroline
St. Key West, Florida.
Many women at some period in
their life suffer from ailments pecu-
liar to their sex and which in most
cases may be readily relieved by
this famous root and herb medicine,
lydia. E. Pinkham Vegetable Com
pound, just as Mrs. Camus found 1t
helped her after suffering for years
and trying everything else in vain.
If you have any annoying symp-
toms you fail to understand, write
Lydia z. Pinkham Medicine Co,
Lynn, Mass. The results of their
forty years experience in advising
women on this subject is at your
service.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16
GEORGE A MILLER DIES

Marietta, Pa. Aug. 16.-George
Adam Miller. aged rs years, died
versing with his son Charles was
stricken. He was a native of Ger
many, but had lived in America
since a young man. For forty years
he was keeper of the Watts and
Chickies Furnaces. His wife died
u year ago. Two sons, a brother,
u sister, five grandchildren and a
great-grandchiid survive.
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Suburban Notes
HUNINIELS STOMN

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel fxaftz and
daughter. Miss Ethel, are visiting at
tht home of the Rev. c. B. Wingert,
at Ridgefield Park.
Miss Edna Holsberg spent yester-
day at Harrisburg.
Lee Bale returned home yesterday
after spending the past six months
at Detroit, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Holsberg. of
Harrisburg, spent yesterday with
Mrs. Fidelia Holsberg.
S. ]. Helm and daughter, Miss Bea-
trice, and sons. Charles and Daniel,
of Williamsport, spent several days
with the family of the Rev. Samuel
E. Brehm.
E. B. Soudt. wife and two daugh-
ters. Misses Caroline and Romaine,
of Pennsburg, spent several days
with J. L. Kilmer and family.
Corporal Peter Fisher, of Camp
Meade, Md, is spending five days
with friends in town.
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HISTORICAL SITE SELECTED
q =

Nfifflinburg, Pa, Aug 16.-Ihe
secretary of the Union County His
torical Society has been in corre-
spondence with the secretary of the
Pennsylvania Historical Commits
sion, DR.. George F. Donehoo, of
Coudersport, relative to erecting
historical marker in Union county.
Several sites were recommended to
DR.. Donehoo, and he chose Leroy
Springs as the most important his
torical site in Union county, and
will present this to the commission
at their meeting next month. This
site is on the farm of NJ S. Beck
ley, in Limestone township, and is
the spot where John Jacob Leroy
was killed in 1755, during the first
Indian uprising in Pennsylvania.
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Two Perry County Soldiers.
Killed in Action in France

New Bloomfield, Pa. Aug. 16.-
Word was received by w. f. Swartz
that his nephew. Corporal Robert P.
McLachlan, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Park McLachlan, of Dry Ridge,
KY. had been killed in action on
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WAR VETERAN DIES

Marietta, Pa, Aug. 16.-Henry
Henny, aged 60 years. veteran of
the Civil War. living near town.
died from kidney trouble last eve
ming. He was retired farmer and
elder of Salem Reformed Church.
His wife. two children, nine grand
children and one great t-grandchild
survive
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16

and was in one Of the first American
detachments to cross the Ourcq
river a few days ago in the face OF
terrific fire. He first enlisted In
Company G, Fourth Infantry. and
was stationed at Newport News, va.
until he was sent overseas few
months ago. His sister. Miss Mar
garet Wellington, also is in the serv-
ice in France as nurse. She alone
survives him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16
NIIDDLETOwN

Mrs. Laura Bechtel, of Washington,
D. c.. visited Mrs. o. P. Wright this
week.
Mrs. Sarah Raffensberger and her
son, John, of New Bloomfield, but
formerly of Millerstown. with party
of friends, are camping at the
Beacham cottage, west of town.
Mrs. Titus Berst and daughter,
Miss Lois Berst, of Erie, are visiting
at the home of D. NJ. Rickabaugh.
Mrs. John Brinton, of Harrisburg.
is visiting her. parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
]. C. Kipp.
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VALUABLE FARM SOLD

Marietta. Pa, Aug. 16.-J. C.
Kreider has sold his valuable 70
acre farm, located near Rohrers-
town, to o. H. Shank, of Ridgway.
The price paid was s24,500. The
land is in excellent cultivation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16

terrible p a / n S
and an awful
weakness in my
ba ck. The doc
tor gave me diff
ferent medicines
but they did me
no good. A friend
asked me to try
Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound and I
found it to be the
best medicine !
ever tried be-
cause 1t made me
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16
EARLY CORN CROP FAILS

Marietta, Pa, Aug. 16.-The early
corn crop in Lancaster county is
reported as being a failure, with
prospects of late corn turning out
better, since the rain of the past
two days.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16
SOLDIER REACHES FRANCE

MiTIinburg, Pa. Aug. 16.-Word
has been received by Mr.. and Mrs.
H. H. Leitzell of the arrival in
Leitzell.
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DRINKS FURNITURE POLISH

Lewistown, Pa, Aug. 16.-Maggie
Smith, aged 40 years, colored
woman working at the P. Sherman
store on Wednesday evening, drank
furniture polish, it is said in mis-
take for whisky, and died yester-
day. She was addicted to the use
Of paregoric.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16

Liverpool, Pa. Aug. 16.-Another
Liverpool boy on French soil to-day
is Corporal Eldon w. Snyder, Seventh
Company. Second Motor Mechanics
Regiment. Signal Corps, son of
James L. Snyder, president of the
Liverpool Board of Education. Young
Snyder is an alumnus of Liverpool
High School and of Lock Haven State
Normal School and at the time of
his enlistment last December he was
engaged in railroad work at Remove
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16
She SUFFERED
five YEARS
Finally Restored to Health
by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Key West, Fla.-"For five years
1 suffered from irrez".e-..cc..es win
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16

The increasing demand for Dav-
export Suits is due to their prac-
ticability. The davenport can be
quickly converted into full-size bed.
When snot in use as a bed 1t takes
up no more room than straight
davenport These three pieces match
and are upholstered in imitation
brown Spanish leather.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16

The housewife will be quick to
realize the many advantages of this
porcelain-top Kitchen Table. The
top is of heavy steel with white
porcelain, easily and quickly cleaned
"a inches long. 1t fills the needs
of every kitchen. The drawers are
partitioned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16

Several attractive designs,
with various style shades. In
the new finishes. Complete
with base and shade.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16

Don't put off buying the furniture you
want because you do not have the full
amount to pay down. Our easy~to-pay plan
will help you to purchase what you need.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10

Of tme-and even as it is the wireless communica-
ton between Petrograd and Brest-Litoysk, within
the German lines, is the solitary dependence the
world has that Trotzky may be informed the
American democracy has spoken firmly and de-
cisiveiy in sympathy and fraternal appreciation of
the travail Of Russia.
The Trotzky Interpretation of the Lloyd George
speech was neither irrational nor far-fetched-as
a matter of fact the British premier laid himself
open to the exact statement of his position made
by the Bolshevik leader.
LLOYD George said that the salvation OF the
Russian people was in their own hands; that they
must be left to shift for themselves; that Russia
must return to the allied camp before she could
be considered in the framing of peace terms.
He said it as. blend of threat, a warning,
and promises said it with the assurance gained by
British craftsmanship the result of the sorry col
lapse of the first peace conference at Brest-Ltovsk
between the Russians and the Germans. He missed
fire completely. The Russian Embassy in Wash
ington Immediately pointed out the glaring blunder
he had made. Instead of widening the breach be-
tween the Kaiser and the Bosheviki his studied
aloofness had the opposite effect OF tending to
close il.
The historian of the future will celebrate IN
glowing phrases the speed and skill with which
President Wilson acted to repair the unwilling
mistake of the British premier.
He accepted Lenne and Trotzky the spokes-
men of the new Russia and threw the power OF the
American people squarely behind them. He did
it not through love of them, or acceptance of
their political creed but because he saw great
aspiring people cropping their way towards the
light-because he knew they would reach the light
only through great suffering and after many mis-
takes and because he felt that democratic nation
refusing to aid them in their travail is poor
nation indeed.
Even if Russia falls into the tolls of Luden-
dorff and Hindenburg and concludes a separate
peace, America is still her friend, awaiting the
dawning of greater day..
That is the point that Lloyd George missed
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
Walls Suspended from the Roof.

One of the queerest STRUCTURES in
the world is an electric station build
ing at CristobaI. in the Panama Ca
nal Zone. according to the popular
Science Monthly. The roof is support
ed by powerful central columns and
the side walls bear no weight what
soever but are suspended from the
caves by means of cantilever beams.
On one side OF the building, the wall
Is made fast to the foundation with
anchor bolts. This unique construc-
ton was adopted TO prevent the build
ing from settling at a dangerous an
gle. should an earthquake tremor
shift the foundation.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
Sammies Rely on French
To Furnish War Supplies
Lack of Material Retards Training of PERISH
ing's Men; Shortage of Labor
Also Cause of Delay.

rooted towns did not glIsten hui they
were sanitary enough.
II was also fortunate that the men
and officers lived side by side with the
French villagers and relations were
pleasant and cordial.
But the days were growing shorter
and they raced on much faster than
wooden barracks went up. Now the
trnlIiing area OF the American army
is in a region noted for rigorous win
ters. Cold came early and Il found
most Of our men in airy billets. IL Is
not feasible to heat these barns with
stoves, and our men arc cold. So far
the number Of cases OF pneumonia is
not great, but influenza is extremely
prevalent, and cold is one OF the worst
enemies in the world TO morale. The
men I'm the wooden barracks are a lit
tie better OF. for here they have heat.
They burn wood borrowed from the
French. Like gasoline, coal seems TO
have been overlooked among our mill
tary necessities. The barracks have a
good deal OF individuality. Some are
better than others. when IL rains"
said one enlisted man. we pitch shell
ter tents over our barracks TO keep
the rain out"
Clothing is almost adequate. There
are Just about enough overcoats 70 20
round, and blankets are a bit more
plentiful.
Men Well Fed.
Coming 10 a more vital matter. il is
pleasant 10 report that in the main
the American army has been well
fed in France. once or twice ucw
units have found themselves ont q
touch with their food supplies upon
arrival in a training area. but harC-
ships have been temporary. we'lSck
some things. Our bakery is primitive.
In fact, We are using field bakery
for a base bakery. and not I'll the
men receive white bread. On the
other hand. food is abundant in
quantity and the quality is good. sx-
cepting only an the American army
headquarters in Paris
Dinner is pleasanter .o- TIE solder
than the period immJdiatoly :l.,--
ward. for the American arm coes
not seem TO be able % keep ID with
the demand FOR tobacco. Al some
times there has been an absolute
shortage in cigarettes, aud never hrs
the supply kept up 10 dcrand. Or
ficers say that the soldiers 70. nasd
too much money. Soldiers say may
be. but not often enough The pay
system Of the American arrc- IS fear
fully complicated and getting vrorse.
Allowances TO folks at home ard de-
auctions for liberty bonds have TlaGe
II almost necessary for each C n
pany to have a trained bookkecpcr.
Red tape about pay is enormous.
ADDED 10 this, the movement q
troops and the secrecy as to their
whereabouts have increased the d.f-
hculties Of headquarters. As 4 re-
suit. a great many soldiers arc far
behind on their pay. Three months
is the furthest encountered.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
Wets VS.. Saloons.

California drink interests, with approximately a
hundred millions invested IN grapes, hops, etc. have
already begun campaigning against the prohibition
amendment and it is significant that the growers of
wine and brewers of beer propose to make the hard
drinks element "the goat
The pan which will be voted on next November,
to abolish the saloons and stop the sale of gin
whisky, rum, brandy and such. Hotels, cafes, clubs
and summer resorts to be permitted to sell wines
and beers with meals Beverages sold, however,
must contain less than "a per of alcohol and for
home consumption the limit is to be per cent.
Undoubtedly, the hard drinks will consider the
plan very. very Bolshevik and refuse support it
Such split in the wet forces considering votes
IN Los Angeles and San Diego, might be fatal to
alcoholic moisture in California but there is strong
sentiment among the drys not-too-drys, that may
rescue the undoubtedly great grape and hop growing
interests.
OF course Senator Rominger's bill is long way
from real prohibition 1t will substitute for saloons
lot of rank eating houses and there is sincere gent
lady in all California who cannok by conscientious
endeavor get perfectly drunk beer, wine, water or
any other old liquid containing "a to zI per cent of
alcohol.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
A New Union.

new local union is about to be added to the
ranks of organized labor. 1t will comprise the
graded school teachers of Washington and will
probably number nearly a thousand members.
The Herald wishes the organization every
success and hopes that it may obtain a new wage
scale for teachers who at present horribly
derpaid.
The salaries of Washington school teachers is
below that which is paid to a number of their pu-
pills when they leave school. The scale may have
been an equitable one fifty years ago but today it
is at least so per cent too low.
The teachers are using the proper methods in
fighting Tor their rights and this paper will support
them in their efforts.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
Everyone Should
Drink Hot Water
in the Morning
Wash away all the stomach,
liver and bowel poisons be-
fore breakfast.

To feel your best day in and day
out. to feel clean inside: no sour bile
to coat your tongue and SiclCen your
breath or dull your head: no cons;i-
patton. bilious attacks. sick head
ache, colds. rheumatism or gaESy.
acid stomach, YOU must battle on the
inside like you battle outside. This
is vastly more important. because
the skin pores do not absorb i'm
purities into the blood. while the
bowel pores do. says a well-lSnown a
physician.
To keep these poisons and toxins
we'll flueshed from the stomach
liver, kidneys and bowels. drink be-
fore breakfast each day. a glass %
hot water with \ teaspoonful -
limestone phosphate N il. This viii
cleanse. puIifr ~ freshen the on
tire alimCnVarT tract before putting
more food into thc rtsmsch.
Get a quartel poun- OF limestone
phosphate from your roGrmacist. lt
is ineNpensiFe and algnost tasteles-.
Drink phospit4tcd hot water every
morning TO rid voalr frftem OF these
vile poisons and tDxiNss also TO pre-
vent their furlIlar tou.
As, soap aud hot water act on the
skin. cleansinE. - eeleninE and
purifying. 50 Lt91atcne phosphate
and hot water bffqre 1reakfast. act
on the stomech. Liver, Kidneys ard
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