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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-09

The attention of our readers is d.
rected to the page advertisement of
Mr.. c. H. Browning, Deer Park mer-
chant, who is firm believer in the
use of printers ink as publicity
agent. Mr.. Browning, sensing the
trend of the times, is offering his ire
mendous stock of seasonable goods
at sacrifice prices. His wares are of
the best quality, up-to-date in material
and workmanship and any who desire
to purchase cannot go far wrong in
patronizing the advertiser.
Advertisements appearing in this
issue of The Republican give notice
of the annual meeting of the stockhol-
ders of the First and Garrett National
Banks of Oakland and the First Ma
tional Banks of Kitzmiller and of
Friendsville. The business meetings
of the stockholders of the various
banks are usallX for the purpose of
transacting routine business in addi-
ton to electing a board of directors.
The meeting of the interested parties
of the Garrett National Bank of Oak
land will also consider the question of
increasing the capital stock of the in
stitution, which is now $4,000, to a
sum largely in excess of this amount.
Mr.. E. F. Lee, of near Swanton,
was an Oakland visitor on Saturday
last.
FOR SALE-Farm of about 300
acres, improved by two good dwelling
houses, one bank barn 40x60, chicken
| houses, corn house and all necessary
outbuildings. There is about 100000
feet of standing saw timber and about
10000 mine props; has about so ap-
pie trees in bearing and go coming in
bearing; also peaches, plums, grapes
and pears; rs acres of plow land; 100
acres pasture and about 100 acres in
timber; two deep wells and several
never failing springs; also creek runs
through pasture fields.Is about miles
from Westernport and only q mile
from church and school For further
information apply to CARL F. DUCK
WORTH, Westernport, Md, R. D. l,
| Box 69.-Advertisement 1t.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-09
John r. CARNEY

John R. Carney, who resided on a
farm a few miles west of Oakland
with his son, was found dead in his
bed by the latter on last Saturday
morning. Mr.. Carney, before engage
ing in agricultural pursuits, was a
civil engineer and stood high in the
profession at his former home near
Moundsville, West Va, to which city
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-09
PERSONAL AND LOCAL
NOTES OF INTEREST

FOR SALE-Double heater stove;
organ and typewriter. BROWNS
STORE-Advertisement 412t.
Large line of Bibles and Testaments
suitable for Christmas presents, at
Hamill's. Advertisement 41-3t.
The famous Gibson line of Cards
and Booklets for Christmas in great
variety at Hamill' s.-Advertisement
Mr.. Washington Barnard and son
Earle, of Bloomington, were callers
at The Republican office early on Mon
day morning.
WANTED TO BORROW $250O on
first mortgage; fully secured. Ad-
dress 1884, Republican office.-Adver-
tisement 41-2t*
I have one Haynes 5-passenger au-
tomobile for sale cheap. Come and
look it over at the Kahl planning mill,
Oakland. H. W. KAHL.-Advertise
Large line of all the best Books
for old and young now on sale at
Hamill's Book and Stationery Store
Advertisement 41-3t.
Books, Games, Toys and Decora-
tions in large variety now on display
at Hamill's Book and Stationery Store
Advertisement 41-3t.
Beautiful line of Christmas Box Pa
co1natal fa,. hxy cityy cfa
toner, at all prices, at Hamill's Sta
tionery Store.-Advertisement 41-3t
FOR SALE-Horse power Alliga-
tor box press hay bailer; in good con-
dition; cheap. Apply to DICE SPl-
KER, Observation-Disclosures 41-4*
Mrs. E. H. Smouse and daughter
Irene, who recently moved from Deer
Park to Oakland were guests of rel
atives in Terra Alta on Saturday and
Sunday.
An inexpensive but greatly appre-
ciated gift to absent friends that will
make a visit to them ffty-two times in
the year, will be yearly subscription
to The Republican.
The congregation of Anderson
Chapel, Swanton, will give box sup
per and pie social Saturday night, De-
cember 18th, at Oss and Vests Hall
Swanton.
Mrs. w. L. Boughner, of Morgan
town, was the guest of her brothers
Messrs. King and John A. DelaWder
at their home in Oakland several days
last week.
Judge and Mrs. Henry G. Sanders
who had been on an extended visit tc
relatives at various places in Penn.
sylvania, returned to their home II
Oakland Monday.
Rev. W. F. Bayle spent yesterday
afternoon and evening at Swantor
where he conducted services in An
derson Chapel, which belongs to st
Matthew's Parish.
FOR SALE - Pittsburgh Visible
typewriter. Almost new and in first
class condition. $4,000. Call at Mar
tins Jewelry Store-Adv. 40-6*
FOR SALE-Half interest in tn,
24x150 foot three story business blocl
now occupied as general store b!
Messrs. Shaffer & Bush on Second st
Will sell at bargain. For prices
terms, ETC., apply to or write D. E
Bolden, Oakland, Md.-Advertisemen
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-09
COAL MEN NAME COMMITTEES
Second Meeting in Baltimore Adjourns
Without Reaching Conclusion

Baltimore, Dec. 7.-Committees to
continue negotiations for a new agree
ment were named this afternoon by
Representatives of the soft coal oper-
ators and miners of the Georges
Creek and Upper Potomac regions fol-
lowing a further conference at the
Southern Hotel. The committees will
hold a meeting within the next few
days in an effort to arrange a new con-
tract between the two bodies.
The meeting was the second held
within period of two weeks without
satisfactory conclusion being reach
ed. John P. White, former president
of the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea, who attended, said both sides were
hopeful that the committees named
would frame a satisfactory contract.
No statement as to proceedings at
today's meeting, or as to what propo-
sitions have been submitted to the
miners has been given out and it is
asserted there will be no announce
ment by either side until an agreement
is reached. Others attending the con-
ference today included Joseph Lof-
tus, national organizer; Frank J.
Drum, acting president of District 16,
United Mine Workers; w. J. Trick
EFT, secretary treasurer of the district
and members of the scale committee.
Representing the operators were:
G. M. Gillette, of the Consolidation
Coal Co.; ]. S. Brophy, of the Pied
mont and Georges Creek Coal Co.; Ell
kins. Read, of the Maryland Coal Co.;
j. R. Hamilton, of the Georges Creek
Coal Co.; R. P. Maloney, of the Davis
Coal and Coke Co.; S. D. and S. Bra
dy, T. M. Dodson and Grey Emmons.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-09

Owing to the recent decline in, coal
prices, we have lowered our price for
coal at the Kisner mine from $3.50 to
$3.50. ROUND GLADE COAL co..
Advertisement 41-2t*
Miss Leah R. Sincell and Mr.. Garlic
ton McComas spent Sunday and Mon
day at Brett, West Va, visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Weston Dodson.
Mr.. B. A. Moon, formerly of Gar
rett county, now residing at Terra
Alta where he is manager of the Terra
Alta Lime Company, spent a day or
two in Oakland on business last week.
Mr.. Stanley NJ. Jacobs, of near Lo-
naconing, who is serving at the pres
ent term of the Circuit Court for this
county as. grand juror, made The
Republican office a brief business visit
Tuesday afternoon.
FOR SALE, CHEAP-Five passen-
ger REQ Car; new top; four good tires;
car in excellent running order; will
demonstrate. Write P. o. Box 231,
Mt. Lake Park, or call Phone COW,
Mt. Lake Park.-Advertisement 40-2
WANTED-Farm hand; either sin
gle or married; house of five rooms for
latter; boarding for single man. Good
farm wages to right party. Apply to
or address DICE SPIKER, Oakland
"A dVart icompnt Alas
DIR. and Mrs. T. D. Richards, of
Mountain Lake Park, have arrived in
Tampa for their fourth season. Dr.
! Richards was very prominent men,
Der of last years tourists club.-The
Tampa Morning Tribune.
Place your subscription for any
magazine published with Hamill's
Book and Stationery Store. They guar
antee delivery for the same price you
pay the travelling agent or your money
will be refunded Advertisement Ala
Miss Elizabeth Walter and niece,
Alice Ellen Walter, left Oakland yes
terday morning for Wheeling, West
Va, where they will visit for a few
days, after which they will go to Ak
ron for visit before returning home
If you want to buy, sell or trade a
car, see L. Waingold. We have on hand
several secondhand cars at bargain
prices; we also buy junk of all kinds
OAKLAND JUNK CO.-Advertise
ment 25 If.
Mrs. Henry X. Friend, of Crellin,
suffered stroke of paralysis on Sun
day which affected her entire right
side and produced blindness. At this
time Mrs. Friend is recovering her
sight and has somewhat improved
otherwise.
Mrs. Harland L. Jones was called to
Terra Alta Sunday afternoon by a
message announcing that her father
Mr.. J. G. Mayer, had suffered a stroke
of paralysis, which affected his entire
right side and his speech. His condi-
ton is very serious.
Mr.. J. NJ. Crane, of Kingwood, spent
Sunday in Oakland, returning to King
wood that afternoon. He will leave
on the 18th inst for Long Beach, Cal.
to spend the winter, expecting to re-
turn east in the spring and open his
cottage at Loeb Lynn Heights.
LOST-Yellow hound dog about two
years old; has white spot on breast
Last seen had a brass collar with IL
cense tag and name plate, the plate
tbearing the name "Pete" and "BowiC
Johnson, Jr." A liberal reward will b.
given for his return to DIR. w. w
Grant, Oakland, Md-Advertisement-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-09
NOTICES!

We have several parties wanting
houses with modern conveniences in
Oakland. Anyone having such prop
erty for sale, please notify us at once.
HAMILL & GONDER,
Real Estate Agents,
-Adve. 40-tf. Oakland, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-09

FOR SALE-Fine square dining ia
BILE with extension leaves; $50: good
as new. H. A. RASCHE, Oakland
Advertisement. SO If.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-09
Notice to Tresnassnrs.

Alf>persons are hereby warned not
to ,trespass upon my farm, one mile
east of Mountain Lake Park, for the
purpose of hunting. A. W. KILLIUS.
Advertisement 37-4t*
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-09
Right Over Old Wooden Shingles

Don't put off another day repairing that
wooden single roof Of yours that leaks
or looks shabby.
Come in and talk with us. Let us show
you how you can save money by laying a
Neponset Roof the thrift way. Beautiful
red or green slate-surfaced Neponset Paroid
laid right over old wooden shingles. No ex-
pense or litter of ripping off shingles. If you
want to invest little more and get an even
better-looking roof, Neponset Twin Shingles
are what you need.
All Neponset Roofs are durable, water
proof and 6re-safe.
Oakland Hardware & Furniture C.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-09

the remains were taken on Monday for
interment, being accompanied by his
son.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-09

Subscribe for The Republican.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06
MRS. I'LL ENTERTAINs

Last Satuhy eight boys
hospital enjoyl one Of y from TINS
ties given by trs, b. ,'e many par
she planned ~. III at her home.
hut owing to II .ertain 10 patients
tated TO venture flying sand some hest,
at 3 p m. and WIT The boys arrived
Hall and five gite welcomed by Mrs.
Miss Stevens y friends
tiful violin selectendered several beau
the hearts Of tlNps; Miss Roach won
"Love, Here Is Myboys by singing
Holt demonstrated Heart" while Miss
genius on the pianoN he: masteriui
Miss Cover gave 4 d.
many new ideas VI aiagle OF Mard l
Miss Merrill must hdFue Vamp, WINE
with all, judging from made triehus
have her address. ne huinner WHO
A very nice lunch wa
delightful time enjoyeA served ana a
thank Mrs. Hall again Dy ait we
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Storulfor her kind
~ Smile.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06

Few of us escape measles-it
is one of the commonest Of child
hood diseases. Every mother
knows the symptoms, but the
mistake that most mothers make
is in falling to realize that the
child is not fully recovered after
the eruption and fever disappear.
The air passages are still inflamed
and if this Inflammation is not
cleared up, the air passages may
be weakened, thus paving the
way for pneumonia or serious
disease of the lungs.
Nightly applications Of Vick's
VapoRub will aid nature in
relieving this inflammation. Be
cause Vicks acts locally by slim
ulation thru the skin to draw
out the Inflammation, attract the
blood away from the congested
spots and relieve the cough. In
addition, the medicinal ingre-
dents Of Vicks are vaporized by
the body heat. These vapors
are breathed in all night long,
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06
PULL TOGETHER

Two fool jackasses-Say! get this
dope
Were tied together with a piece OF rope
Said one TO the other, you come my
way,
While l take a nibble at this new
mOwn hay"
Il woR'tw said the other. "You come
with me,
For !. too, have some hav YOU see"
So they got nowhere, just paved up
dirt,
And oh. by golly. that rope did hurt.
Then they faced about, these a,au..orn
mules
And said, Were Just like hu;lan
fools.
Let's pull together. I'll go your way,
Then come with me and we'll both eat
hay"
Well, they ate their hay and like dit,
too
And swore to be comrades, good and
true.
As the sun went down they were heard
10 bray:
"Ahl this is the end OF a project day
Now get this lesson, don't let II pass
Learn this one thing from the poor
jackaSs:
We must pull together; It's the only
way
To put a town on the map and put Il
to stay. -ChautauQua.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06

Good Samaritan is ample and abund.
ant reward, 80 he informs the writer.
Another employe with Mr.. Fain.
VINO we VIII speak Of by first name
l0niy, was David This youthful fell
low drew $S4 twice each month. but
always unable 10 make ends meet
David what he was working for. any.
saying Dad. lend me some money tin
pay day" Finally Mr.. Fain asked
David what hew as working for. any.
way, as long as he never saved a cent.
They made an agreement whereby
David turned over all but 81 each pay
day 10 allow Dad 10 demonstrate the
possibilities OF saving something. Mr..
fain told David You do not smoke or
chew aud our maintenance Is provided
free az the camp, making personal ex.
penses very small, so YOU could get
along on the four dolalrs II you are
determined TO do so" With $50 de
posted in the bank. the desire TO in
crease his savings followed with the ar.
rival Of each pay day. David ceased TO
borrow and continued systematically TO
save When the work ended at Camp
Cody ana David left Deming. he had
to his credit in the bank at this town
just little more than $1,000 Mr.
Fam advised him 10 invest $40 In real
estate, which later sold 10 the goverii-
ment for $50 David was willing -
follow the route mapped out for him.
hat not able Ia make the start without
the influence of IN older person whl
had proven master Of his IN rob,elus.
Mr. Fain said my first thc.sspd
dollars WAS the most difficult to can
OF any money l have over recei ed"
With the first 1890 he bought IL mul as
and put them cut 10 pasture non
spring till fall. when each one OF the
10 sold for an even 5000 TIE pasture
was very good, but did not cost more
than $50, including all other expenses
incidental 10 the care of these mules. |
In one season this deal had trans. |
formed $500 into $1,000. Now. Mr.. !
Fnin repeated the same again with
very substantial success, If you want
to take the course prescribed by an old |
hand az the gnme you will not hesitate |
to accept risk IN the Investment Of |
your money. Those who place their |
money In absolutely certain things |
may not come TO want, hut certainty |
which that class must face is this |
'No risk. no gain" Re ready and the |
will come, Abraham Lin
coin said II viii prepare myself and
be ready, believing that some day my
chance will come. Sidney W. Bah
cock in Sand Storm Smile
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06
WATER ON THE KNEE GETS $4,000

New Nork-Mae Gallagher. 10
year-oid sten0grapher, who sued the
Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Co. for
injuries to her left knee. caused by her
skirt being caught in the door Of an
elevator in the Hudson Terminal
building, got verdict Of 5000 and a
laugh IN the supreme court, Brooklyn.
The laugh came when the attorney for
the defense, as Miss Gallagher dem
onstrated that she walks with n limp.
remarked, why shouldn't she limp
Look az those French-heeled pumps
she's wearing"
Those pumps help me to walk"
snapped the fair plaintiff.
why, certainly" said Justice Van
Siclen with finality, tho pumps take
the water off the knee"
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06
COLONEL DEvEREAUx VISITS US

This week saw the visit Of Col. John
X. Devereaux, the special inspector
from the Surgeon Generals office. The
Colonel came here from Denver and
left Wednesday for Fort stanton
There was nothing that the Colonel
did not see, for he knew how to find
things Like all inspectors he saw al
lot but said little, although he gave
praise where praise was due.
We will all wait with interest for
his repOrt-Sand Storm Smile.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06

bringing the medication to bear
directly upon the infamed areas.
Children's digestions are deli
cate-easily disturbed by too
much dosing" Vicks, there
fore, is particularly recommended
since it is externally applied and
so can be used often and freely
without the slightest harmful
effects.
Vicks should be rubbed in
over the throat and chest until
the skin is red-then spread on
thickly and covered with hot
flannel cloths. Leave the cloth
ing loose around the neck and
the bed clothes arranged in the
form of a funnel so the vapors
arising may be freely inhaled.
If the cough is annoying, swallow
a small bit of Vicks the size Of
pea.
Samples to new users will be
sent free on request TO the Wick
Chemical Company, 233 Broad
Street, Greensboro, n. G.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06

Graphic classified want ads. get re-
suits.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06
Bacteriologist and Laboratorian

one Of the latest arrivals at this hos
pital Is John c. Bubb bacteriologist.
who halls from the Pittsburg Bureau Of
Mines. IL is Mr.. Bulbs duty. along
with Capt. Byles, 10 discover the
bugs and to paint them all sorts Of
colors But Bulb has been doing this
for some time. lie was a bacterologist
in the army, being stationed at camps
Wheeler and Mcclellan and at Yale.
Sand Storm Smile.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06

Sell that secondhand furniture
through q Graphic want ad.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06
CHIEF NURSE GOES TO
CONVENTION AT ATLANTA

Miss Margaret Jones, our chief
nurse, received orders the other day to
proceed 10 Atlanta, Ga, TO attend n
convention of chief nurses. She ex-
poets to leave sometime after the firss
Of the month and viii return in about
two weeks.-Sand Storm Smile.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06
Treasury Department,
Bureau of War Risk Insurance

Washington, March "a, 1920,
Mr.. V. II. Hammer, Editor The Sand
Storm Smile, U. S. Public Health
Service Hospital, No, 40, Deming,
n. NJ,
Dear Sirl am In receipt Of the
issues Of The sand Storm Smile for
March . and II, and have enjoyed
reading your very cheerful and breezy
sheet. ! hope that you will continue
its publication, as | believe that effort
such as this Is bound TO exercise a
very beneficial effect upon the treat.
ment Of the ex-soldicrs, sailors and ma,
rines now in No. 40.
With every good wish Tor The Sand
Storm Smile and a sincere hope that
1t will keep on smiling,
Very sincerely yours,
W. G. RuOKER,
Chief Medical Advisor.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06
1850 ARMY OFFICERS RESIGNED

Between November IL, ,o,s aud
Narcn H. wv z'SoV resisnations of
reeu'H army Officers "erS accepted
ms huiupef Is = Der cent o. the mum
Der y, ssrnice Sheh iile aruhistice was
Hspeu. a ne si"ues sifl First lieu
leilhl'ls, 40, 90 ! seconq heu'esants. S3l !;
colonies, l.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06

FoxwOrth-G albraith have moved
into their new quarters at the corner
of Cedar street ana Copper avenue
from their old stand at III n. Gold
avenue.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06
Why Measles May
Be Dangerous

This No 3o series Of advertisements prepared by
petent physician, explaining how certain diseases which attack
the air passagessuch Pneumonia, Influenza, whoopng
Cough, Measles long continued Cold-often leave
these organs in nfamed congested state thus aordng
favorable foothod for invading germs And how Vos Vapc
Rub may be q value In this condition.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06
KEEP THIS IN MIND

Here are facts and figures Of the ma
tional conventions which will name re-
publican and democratic candidates
for president:
Republican national convention, Chi
cago, June s.
Number OF delegates, 0S4.
Number to nominate, majority, AS.
Democratic national convention, San
Francisco, June %.
Number Of delegates, loss.
Number to nominate, two-thirds ma
jority, 725iz.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-04-06
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE MAN
COMPLIMENTS SHERIFF LEAHY

%. l.. Tinklepaugh, special agent of
the department Of justice, with head
quarters at Deming, was here yester-
day, looking things over from his point
Of view and having an extended con-
ference with Sheriff Joe A. Leahy, OF
whose efficiency he spoke in high
terms.
Things are fine here" he said to the
Liberal Everybody seems to be get
ting Justice and everything is orderly"
-Lordsburg Liberal.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-06-03
Pine Line Rushed .
to Big Usage Wen
Specialize rhs world

Special 20 This World
PAwHUsKA, Okla, June 2-~Au
teams available In the three towns
Of Hominy, wynons and Pawhuska
are at work with graders In an ef-
fort 10 save the oil from the susher
which vas brought In from the Mar
land No. 2 on the southeast OF
northeast Of 9-22-iO of the Arthur
Bryant lease. -,
This well came In With rush
with an estimated production oil
from 5000 barrels per days sfter
having a production Of 200 barrels
per day and being shut down for
the pipe line. The rush OF oil blew
the control head OF and gushed
high over the derrick. The top OF
the lire was touched at a depth OF
1890 feet
The well was found on the lease
purchased by Marlsnd In Pawhuska
on June last year for $4,000
The Kay County Gas company last
month purchased an offsef for t1O,-
500 and Lewis Friedman purchased
another offset for $500. II is esti'
mated that the pipe line will reach
the we'll tonight.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-06-03
NAME cox NJ WIS CONTROL


CHICAGO. June "A prediction
that the vets and the drys" will go
10 a clean cut and above board
showdown At the democratic nation
al convention at san Francisco was
made here today by wilbur W.
Marsh. treasurer OF the democratic
national committee from Iowa III
tho vets can produce n two thirds
majority on the vote for liberal
plank in the platform. Governor Cox
Of Ohio, in my Judgment, will be
theNominee of the convention" Mr.
MarsNsaid.
ChaiNan Homer & Cummings oi
the democratic national committee
fresh from his interview Monday
with President wilson AZ the white
house. passed through Chicago to.
day on his way 10 san Francisco
The two democratic leaders did not
sec each other
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-06-03
NOTHING BETTER
AS A LAXATIVE"
Asheville Lady Finds Black
Draught an Effective REM
edy in Her Family for
Common Ailments of
Digestive Organs.


''S' ~ "o''''o" avenue TINS city
SAYS Il have used and heard of
Thedfords BLACK -Drausht for years
ana cer,ai,,v n.yc found a. .,,o,
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