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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
Foreign Mail Service
Effort Being Made to Re.estab-
lish Sea-Post to Sort Mail in
Transit

New York. Nov. 19-Restoration Of
The sca-post TO sort Americas mail
during It's voyage from foreign iarls
IS hc'ng considered by the efficiency
"ng.necrs employed 10 investigate The
entire POST Office Department with a
viow to speeding up it's work.
Before the war post office employees
Travelled on all mail-carrying steam
ri"' sorting and routing letters and
rackages during the trip. Govern
ricnt vessels met the big ships at
Quarantine and rushed the pouches to
railway terminals here and i'm Jersey
City. but this has been discontinued.
Now mail arrives unsorted and the
;hcy dock, often many hours after ar
rival at quarantine.
Speeding up the transmission Of
mail to the men In the navy. nearly all
OF which is routed through New York
to the ships at sea, also is being con-
sidcrcd. ETpediting the millions of
letters which pass through New York
from Canada, New England and the
m ddle Atlantic states 20 various parts
OF tflt COUIlNTS is dnOtNeF ann OF tHp
efficiency engineers.
They expect soon to make a thor
ough investigation Of salaries in the
department. pointing out that the eff
,c'ency Of the system is affected by the
morale of the employees. All other
phases of the Post Office Department.
from its biggest terminals connected
bV fast oirpl1np to remOtp rurnI do
livery routes, are to be investigated.
Whatever changes the engineers
recommend to abolish sluggish spots
I'm the mail-moVinG apparatus will first
u" considered hy the joint Committe,
"n postal service which then Will puss
the matter Cr 20 Congress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
Renovation of
University
Regents Of State Institution Ask
For Appropriation for Repairs
Next Year

Columbia, Nov. 19.--Comp1etc rem
ovation Of four dormitories at the un-
ivcrsity which have not as yet been
touched ~ the mysterious wand OF
the painter and the plastercr is being
sought ny the trustees OF the uni
versity in their requests To the budget
commission to- appropriations for
1S21 President Currell, of the
university, has been before the budg-
ct commission this week. with regard
to the university budget for 1921. He
is asking for something over four
hundredd thousand dollars, as COM
pared with the appropriation for 1920
of S246,515.
The new GOrmitorieS which the
university desires to have renovated
next year, and which are now in bad
condition and in need of repairs, and
which the trustees also desire to have
equipped with heating plant, are El-
lott, Pinckncy, Harper and Legare
halls.
The university is also asking the
legisla ture for an item of ten thousand
dollars for the erection or store
house on the campus, this to take
care of the various sorts of property
that are now scattered in many di-
rections; and also to take care OF the
furniture of the students during their
summer vacations. The university
asked this item last year but the leg
islature refused it. President Cur
rell states that ii is needed badly. .
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
Monument to
American Volunteers
Gen. Mangin Raising Funds to
Honor Memory of Men Who
Fought With French Army

Paris. Nov. '1S.-General Mangin
is organizing the task OF obtaining
subscriptions for magnificent monu-
ment to the American volunteers who
fought with the French army, to be
sot up shortly i'm the Place dcs Etats-
Cnis. The monument is To be by the
well-known French sculptor, Boucher
and will cost 100000. No foreign
subscription will he accepted; all do
nations must come from French
sources.
once year military ceremony
viii be held before the statue and af-
ter funeral march has been play
ed, the officer i'm command will read
out of golden book the names OF
the dead volunteers. To each name
the response will be given: Dead
on the field of honor The Last
Post" will he sounded and the French
soldiers will march past the statue
and present arms.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
ID. A. r. Meeting
Comes To. Close
Officers Elected-EndOwment of
$4,000 for TamasSee

Anderson, Nov. 1S.--The twenty
fourth annual conference Of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
might be termed an educational con-
ference, as education was the key
note.
A year ago there were but 100
founders OF Tamassec School for
Mountain Girls. Today there are 500.
Many of them were given today. This
means an endowment OF $4,000 for
this school
Nearly $1,000 was contributed for
the coast school. located at George
town. The conference endorsed the
building Of a woman's building at Car
olina rs dormitory for students.
They pledged themselves to try to
create a sentiment for this building.
The officers elected were: Mrs.
Frank Can, of st. Matthews, regent
Mrs j. \. Bailey, of Clinton, first vice
president; Miss Louise Fleming o!
Greenwood, second vice president
Mrs. Won Tresckow, of Camden. third
vice president: Miss Alice Moses, of
Sumter. recording secretary: Mrs. w
Il. Turner, of Johnston, correspond
! ing secretary: Mrs. S. G. Carter, O.
| Columbia, treasurer; Miss Edith De
Lorme, rf Sumter, registrar; Miss
Marion Salley, of Orangeburg. his
torian; Miss Zcna Payne, of John
ston, librarian; Mrs. Dean. of Green
wood, gcnealogist; Mrs. Mamie Nor
ris Tillman. of Edgciield, auditor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
Statistics of
Motor Accidents
State Highway Commission Has
Asked Clerks of Court For
Report of Accidents on
Public Roads

Columbia, Nov. 19.-RoportS of ac-
ciIents on the public highways Of thc
state are being sought by the state
highway department, from clerks %
court in all the counties, with Il view
to taking whatever action may he
necessary TO reduce the number Of
such accidents.
A questioHnaire is being sent to all
clerks of court by the highway depart
ment officials, in which questions are
asked regarding the number of acct
dents ana the causes. The highway
department is anxious to get monthly
reports OF this kind from the counties
The desire is to have data regarding
the cause Of accidents and also the
amount or property loss from such
causes. The information thus secured
viii be given to the public. and it Will
he Of value to the department in sug-
gesting traffic Legislation and also in
The construction of roads
The highway department will also
at an early date seek to get informa-
tiOn from the towns and cities Of the
state with regard to their municipal
traffic laws and regulations, with n
view to making suggestions that will
result in more uniformity in these
laws. At present some of the towns
have speed limitation for vehicles OF
ten miles, others five miles, AMI so
on. such discrepancies are unneces-
sary, and the highway department
hopes to be able TO make suggestions
that will enable municipal authOri-
tics to adhere 60 some degree of uni
formity in drafting such regulations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
IN MEMORY OF \. B. STUCKEY

On November 18TH A. ID. 1920, the
Court of Common Pleas for Sumter
county, convened at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon; with his Honor, Judge |. w.
bowman, presiding.
Immediately after the formal open
ing Of the court, K. O. Purdy, Esq,
president of the local Bar association,
announced that \. l.. Stuckey, Esq,
member of this bar, had suddenly died
1T his home in the city of Sumter, at
twenty-five minutes past eight o'clock
i'm the evening, of Saturday, NOVem-
ber 18th, "A. ID. 1920.
Thcreupon, Mr.. Purdy moved, that
the court receJe from business at u
o'clock noon, on Friday, November
18th inst. in order that the members
meeting in honor Of their departed
| colleague. This motion was granted
and Messrs. T.. o. Purdy, j. ii. Cliff
ton and l.. -. Jennings were appoint
! ci TO draft appropriate resolutions
! On Friday, November 18th, pur-
suant to order of the court, the mem
! bcrs Of the bar assembled in the
court house. Tributes to the memory
Of Mr.. Stuckey were offered by
Mcssrs. IL. -. Noise. NJ. w Sea-
brook. l.. f.. Wood. &. l.. Cuttino,
! Mark Reynolds. r. o. Purdy and Hon
| |. w. Bowman.
The committee previously appointed
submitted the following preamble
land resolutions, which were unani-
ImOulsv adopted by rising vote:
! Whereas, the Judge. of the Earth,
| in His divine wisdom, has taken oui
! lamented friend and colleague, A.
! Hrooks Stuckey, from the strife OF
temporal courts 90 the peaceful courts
of eternity; and
Whereas, we desire 10 Giv" express
sion to the impulses at iucndShip ana
T., SpcCt that move us ON lhiS S'u &c
casion; BE It Resolved:
First. That in the death of Mr.
S,uckcv. thc members OF IN" sumter
ro,. assnciatipn hay" lost a TREND ana
.,...o.i.tr whose memory Will ho cher
;,b.d with respect ana affection: The
c,uutv of sumter and the state of
south carolina have lost Il citizen, who
v.,s IoyaI - thch best interests; and
u.bo raithfuIlv served in every public
NOSitlon 10 Nll'H ~ W."
,rb,t his immediate family have lost
= devoted husband and an at'rtoh-
ate father.
S,rnnd. Resolved. that our sincere
I.,.,,,n,tb,. NE extended to his surviving
i,.ir,Ir,d in This season of sor" be-
,..vr,nrnt that has b"fallcn them.
Tbud: Resolved. that copy of
,b..n minutes. this preamble aud
,nc.. resolutions be forwarded to
. Mr. Stuckcy's family: that they be
entered upon the journal of the court,
land that they bc published in the To-
Ic.l newspapers.
! Respectfully submitted.
Il. q. PURDY,
j. II. CLIFTON,
l.. -. JENNINGS,
Committee
November 10, ta20.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
AviatOrs Spared
Budenny's Lite
American Flyers of kosciusko
Squadron Refrained From
Bombing Train of Bolshe-
vik Leader

Warsaw, Nov. IH.-Amcrican Uir.+
composing the kusciusko squadron
OF the Polish army have had many on
portmitl"S To bomb the train OF siN
cars which General Budennv. the
b"ishcNik cavalry leader, used as
headquarters at the front, but they
always refused to DO SO because thcv
knew his wife and baby lived ON
board the train. ON several occasions
when the Budenny special was locat-
ted by the Americans. they knew
pretty well that the crvaIry COM
mandcr was al his travelling home for
q visit with his wife ana younestcr
but they always let pass the chance
10 do him or his train damage.
IL was reported some time ago that
Budenny had been wounded by q
bomb dropped by one OF the American
hiers while he was engaged i'm one OF
his spectacular raids on The southern
Polish front before the armistice WAS
declared.
1t was also said that he had taken
up arms against the reds and that he
might join forces with General Wran-
gel.
General Budcnny is a Kuban cos
sack and was a sergeant major in the
Old imperial Russian army. He has
peen seen many times from the air
BY the Americans ana is described as
a snort stocky man with quite an in
telllgent countenance despite the wild.
outdoor life he has led for years.
Ills dress was picturesque, consist
ing most Of the time .r a black COS
sack hat, khaki tunic, black trousers
with bright blue stripes and high
black boots. Ele'is an excellent horse
man and often led his troops into bat
tie against the Poles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
Farm DemOnstra-
ton Booths
Premiums Awarded for The
County Fair

The farm demonstration booths of
this years fair are exceptionally
line. The owners of these booths have
taken great deal of pride in their
work and have spent both time and
money i'm making these booths the
finished product they represent.
The farm booth belonging to- Mr.
s. j. White came Off with the first rib
bon and purse of $500. Mr.. White has
entered prize winning booths num-
ber OF times before at fairs and each
time he presents booth it is u
slight Improvement on the previously
entered one. With this I'm view he has
now ON exhibit booth that is in every
way che capital idea OF completeness.
Looking at this booth the word
abundance" Is almost the first de-
scriptive term We are able to muster
FOR IL portrays the idea of the cornu-
copka. or horn of plenty. We cannot
help but forget all talk of hard times
while looking at this display Of every
thing that a farm can possess or pro-
duce. Everything is there i'm the farm
line from the mustard seed on up.
Canned fruits and vegetables, fresh
vegetables. meats. tobacco, etc. This
booth Is in every way splendid ex-
hibit.
The Lake Forest Farm booth be-
longing TO Mr.. a. l.. Ardis won the
second prize OF $4,000. This is Mr..
Ardis' first demonstration booth and
IL is indeed superb beginning. Mr..
Ardis certainly has the variety of pro-
duce but possibly has not quite the
abundance OF the booth winning the
first prize. Among other things OF
Mr.. Ardis' exhibit can be seen MIR.
OPossum and fish pond containing
several cat fish, as we'll as corn, cot
ton, growing wheat. oats. barley, cam
ned vegetables, fruits. meats. etc.
The third prize of 500 has been
awarded to Mrs. Matthews. This booth
presents an unusually attractive ap-
pearance and Mrs. Matthews has ably
shown what woman can do with q
farm demonstration exhibit. She has
some clear tips at fighting the boil
weevil. and farming points I'm general.
Surely the mouths Of the judges must
have watered while they gazed at her
culinary exhibit of cakes, toots, bread,
pies, etc.
Everyone preparing farm demon
stration booths this year are indeed
to be congratulated on their high
order OF perfection.
Live Stock Premiums.
The stock prizes were awarded to
Mr.. X. NJ. Cooper of WIsacky for his
Guernsey herd. DR.. A. China for
Holstein and Ayrshire. Mayor L. ID.
Jennings for Duroc hogs. Mr.. Plow-
den Of Manning for Poland China
hogs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
Unique Special Stamps

Madrid. Eov. 19---An interes ing
coiiection OF special stamps was is
sued by the Spanish government foi
the use OF the delegates to the In
national Postal Congress. 1t com
prised stamps Of 13 different denomi
nations each of different color. The
upper half Of the stamps bears a bust
OF the kinE looking toward the LETT
ana wearing his crown. In the cen
'r ~ picture of the new post office
IN Madrid. a ribbon encircles the mic
lures bearing the letters "VII G. de T.
r. u (seventh Congress of the Uni.
vcrsal Postal Union).
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
Home For
French Mothers

Bordeaux. Nov. 1S.-A Moth Crs'
Home" where women may have III"
necessary care that they themselve:'
could not afford is to be established
by this city with funds given by
Madame Deutsch de la Meurthc. IL
Will be. open only To married worl en-.
buildings, u park of 81 acres and
i'oOO,OOO francs were given FOR The
work by Nine. de la Meurthe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
Cattle Between Yegg-
men and Police
Roanoke Officers Kill One and
Capture Two Bank Robbers

Roanoke, Nov. 19.-In battle with
policemen a man known as both
James II. Rogers. Of Philadelphia and
Charles Myers, Of Atlanta, was killed
and William Porter and Charles Car
ter were captured charged with blow
ing open and robbing "A bank at Glas-
gov. a bag filed with Liberty bonds
and jewclry was recovered from the
automobile in which the men were
riding.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24

Geneva Nov. l9,-The immediate
auh''ssio' Of Germany and other
former enemy states 10 the league
was urged before the league as
senlDly ny George Nicoll Barnes. =
british delegate. He declared thot
the British laboring people demand Il,
because the cooperation OF former
enemy states is needed tn rescue tho
world from ruin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
Three Million
Dollar Robbery
Large Part of Money Secured by
Mail Robbers Recovered in
Hen House

Council Bluff, Iowa, Nov. 19.--Thc
my NstcrN surrounding the three nit
lion, five hundred thousand dollar
mail robbery here was cleared by
three arrests, one confession and the
recovery OF Il large amount of money
in Il chicken house.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
Graft in Ship
Chandlery Companies
Several Firms Operating in
Southern Ports to Answer
Charges

Washington, Nov. 9-Thirty-siX
snip chandlery ana ship repair firms
operating in southern ports have been
cited by the federal trade commission
to answer charges Of giving "gratuities
Ia captains, officers and employees Of
SLIPS to induce the purchase of sup
plies and repair orders.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
Investigating the
Irish Question
TetimOny of Commissioner of
Balgriggan Tells of Way He
Prosecuted

Washington, Nov. 19.-John Der
ham. commissioner OF Balbriggan,
Ireland, testifying before the com
mission investigating the Irish oues-
ton, said that troopers dragged him
through the streets and ransacked
and burned his store giving no reason
for doing so.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
Reds Awaiting
Deportation
Labor Department Has Five
Hundred Russian Radicals i'm
Custody

Washington, Nov. l9.-OVer five
hundred Russian radicals are await
ing deportation labor department Of
Hcials said today. Their shipment has
been delayed by the refusal of Scan
dinavian countries to receive them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
Epidemic
in Ohio
Nearly Eight Hundred People
Down With Dreaded Disease
at One Place

Salem, Ohio, Nov. l9.-There are
seven hundred and eighty persons suf-
foring with typhoid here in less than
ten thousand population. Four emer-
gency hospitals have been established.
The city water is blamed for the cpl
dcmc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24

Doorn. Holland, Nov. i9.-Fornor
Empress Augusta Victoria. or O.
nan.' IL suffering from heart trouble
ana ~ said to be In a grave condition.
INC FAMILY has been summoned
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24

rittsburg. Nov. t9.-Over a million
dollars damage u expected to re-
suit from slide down the hillside
on Bigelow Boulevard. threatening
the Pennsylvania railroad station. One
building was buried and nine steam
shOvels are busy moving the earth
which started sliding after engineers
attempted tea stralghten ghe street
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
Engineers Elect Hoover

Wa$hmcton. Nov. 20. -- Herbert
Hoover was today elected president
OF the federated engineering socie-
tics.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24

Bangor Nc Nov. 19.--SixtoCn
woodsmen were drowned i'm Chcsun.
cooke Lake whom their motor boat
caught on fire.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
France Feeds Herself
Devastated Regions Produced
Abundant Food Crops This
Year

Now York, Nov. 19.-Abundapt
food crops make the devastated re-
Gions of France able to feed tbom-
selves for the first time since 1914
according 10 cable advices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24

New York. Nov. Ia--The United
ftates steel corporation today an
Aounced recommendation To con
ne the present base selling prices
\til u becomes necessary and proper
make ehAnse..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24

New York, Nov. 2O--Niuc persons
Including three children. were burn
Cd to- death this morning la fire in
I've story bvildins.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24
More Pay For Preachers
Episcopal Ministers Received a
Million More than Last Year

New York. NuI IA mililCn d,l-
lar incroas' an the salaries ut rru,,s.
thnt Episcopal ministers was paid last
year according To an "stimat, hy
church officials.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24

Seattle, Nov - Hundreds uf
Alaskan Indians are facing starvation
because OF tho failure Of the salmon
aahlns, according TO reports.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-24

November 10, tas0.
The Washington times., 1920-11-07
ce Revision Sale of Dress Goods

to
Beginning tomorrow morning. we
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$500 Navy Blue AL Wool
French Cos Of ~
tune Serge, yd.p> 90

A high grade, fast-dye, Atwood serge Made
from fulblood Australian wool, dyed with synthetic
indigo. quality not to be COMPOUNDED with those
of lesser prices that are off color and will not give
satisfactory wear. We guarantee this to be a per-
feet auality-n preferred shade of navy blue.
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$3.50 Navy Blue
Y 1sisGtine' 1898

A sensational price revis-
ion, being the lowest price
for an all-wool 54-inch trico-
tine quoted in years. Full
"a inches wide.
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Outing Flannels
SOC Outing Flannel, 0Oc
81 Inches Wide. ....D
Soc Outing Flannel, orc
II Inches Wide. .ZC

When prices are cut in half, it surely
is time to buy. These are the best qualities
manufactured-good- heavy weight. deep,
fuzzy nap, and soft eiderdown finish. Choice
of large variety of light and dark colors-
in stripes, checks and plaids, as well as
plain effects Buy now and get busy on
the winter garments. ,e.t "a
The Washington times., 1920-11-07

Strictly all-wool - heavy
enough to make up without
lining. Fine for tots coats;
full "a inches wide and
washable.
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$40 54-In. Navy
t 51ss TYfdie s

A superior grade-full 81
inches wide. Known as
Tricofina-to be found in
the finest Of tailored suits
and dresses.
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$3.50 56-In. Black
feas;ns $3.50

Fine heavy black coating
kersey for warm, unlined
winter coats. Lustrous face
and full Sc inches wide. ALI
wool-every thread.
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Look! Soc and 68c
Cotton Crepes, ooc
Yard .JOt

: 30-inch wide japanese and
Plisse Crepes. in plain. colors. and
floral designs. Suitable for
kimonos, dresses and undergaf-
ments. These are the best grades
we carry-of their respective
kinds. all offered at one price,
38c a yard.
Other important money-savings
y On choice lots Of cotton goods will
be on display in the department.
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$40. so Salt s Hud-
son B,eay,.S1Q I0
er, Yard.%lO.CU

The highest grade that
this famous maker produces
Very deep pile. full so
inches wide. Limited guam,
tity. s
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Your unrestricted choice
of all 54-inch imported and
domestic skirting plaids at
one sweeping price. All
beautiful colors represented.
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In all new colors. includ-
ing reindeer, brown, taupe,
tan, navy and black. It has
permanent luster and is
sponged and shiunk-ready
for the needle.
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Extraordinary 1000 Yards of S. to Sc
Suitings, yard 4Z.o7

All Pme-wool Fabrics-56 and 50 Inches Wide-the
- Lowest Price Quoted for Years
for Overcoats and Suits; some lighter for Boys
Suits TopcoatS, Womens Sport Suits and Topcoats
Skirts, etc The variety of styles and coors is enor
nous. Mixtures,n gray. brown, blue and olive; neat
These fabrics were made to be sold to merchant taors
at $500 and 5000 yard. Note the widths-so
and SO nches-at $3.50 , yard.
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How long since you have seen
such a low price? 36 inches
wide-splendid grade, high luster.
ideal for skirts, boomers, aprons,
Innings, etc.
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A saving of over 33% on
this rich deep pile fine
plush; raven black. For
coats, muffs and stoles and
trimmings. Full SO inches
wide.
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pnheaof plng the savings SKY high
sewing has We