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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
UNEMPLOYED VETERANS
ESTIMATED AT 100000
Survey of National Situation
Is Prepared for Official
Legion Publication

New York, March 1S.-From a
peak" Of more than half million
jobl ess ex-service men in the United
States shortly after the first OF the
year, the unemployment situation az
fecting veterans Of world war ap-
pears to have taken a turn for the
better, according to survey OF the
national situation made by the Am
erican Legion by the organizations
official publication, the American
Legion Weekly. Based on "the best
information obtainable" the number
OF unemployed veterans on March l
was placed at 100000, with promise
of further improvement"
A. chain OF employment agencies
operated by the Legion in every state
has done much to relieve the situa-
ton in various ways, according to
Legion officials. The Legion has en-
couraged a movement from cities to
the farm, and has insisted that work
ers who left their jobs to go to war
should enjoy seniority right on par
with those OF military age who stay
ed at home.
/ Ex-service men have suffered more
in proportion to their numbers than
other workers, according to the Lee
gion's survey, because OF the opera
ton of seniority rules and efficiency
standards. Nearly year IL required
for the returned veteran to get back
to his old stride in industry, accord
ing to the testimony of large en-
|ployers of labor. Another thing
that has Handicapped the ex-soldier
lis hts restlessness and nomadic ten
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
SHEET METAL WORKS TO
OPEN HERE NEXT WEEK

Bemidji is to have another new in
dustry which will specialize in work
heretofore carried on by other con-
Germs as a side line. The Bemidji
Sheet Metal Works, Of which Roy
Lawrence and Louis Couture are pro-
prietors, will open for business next
week at 118 Third street. These two
men have come to Bemidji from Su-
perior, Wis, where they have been in
this line of business for ten years.
The firm plans to do sheet metal
cornice work, sky lights, cutters,
caves troughing construction. ventil-
ating system installation, copper
work and placing steel ceilings and
siding.
Messrs. Lawrence and Couture
have the reputation Of being expert
mechanics and have decided to make
Bemidji their permanent place OF
business.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
GIRLS BASKET BALL 3D.. ~.
Il N I'D s. sEASteN now CLosED

The Bemidji high school girls .bas-
ket ball team has disbanded and no
more games will be played by that or
ganization this season, it has been
announced by the coach, Miss jose
phine Parker. ~. 4.
AS the games now stand with the
Normal school girls team, each has
one game to their credit, the Normal
girls winning the first by narrow
margin and losing the second by sew
eral points. Miss Parker announces
that these two teams were not play
ing for the city championship as was
the opinion Of some fans. A third
game was planned, however, by both
schools, but satisfactory arrange
ments were not made for such game
while the high school team was still
in practice. -,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
BAUDETTE YOUTH WINS
IN SPEAKING CONTEST

Thomas Tracy of Baudette, this
county, won the first prize for ex-
temporaneous speaking at a contest
given for pupils Of the school of ag-
riculture, University Farm, St. Paul.
There were four cash prizes, all paid
under the terms of the will of the
late Caleb Dorr, a Minneapolis pio-
neer. Young Tracy was awarded
500. The Central school of ,agri-
culture at University Farm has grad
uated more than $500 young men
and women, nearly all of whom have
returned to the farms to win success
as farmers or zhomemakers.
Students Of this school must be II
years old must have finished eighth
grade studies, had six months expert
ence in practical farm work. Adults
who have not finished the work Of
the eighth grade are permitted to
enter the school but cannot be grad
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
TOGGERY SHOP IS SOLD
TO FORMER PROPRIETOR

Fraser and Messelt, formerly pro-
prietors of the Toggery Shop at 209
Third street, have sold the establish
ment to B. r. Erickson, who former
ly owned and operated the same on
Fourth street. Mr.. Erickson took
possession today, and he will con-
tinue to operate the shop as hereto
fore. -
Mr.. Fraser's plans are as yet in
definite, although he will remain In
Bemidji. Mr.. Messelt has never been
connected directly with the store and
he will continue his work at the
George T. Baker store.
Mr.. Erickson has conducted this
shop here for about five years, prior
to going to California last fall, and
his many friends will welcome his re-
turn to business here. He has been
connected with the clothing business
almost continuously for number OF
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
SECOND MEETING CALLED
TO ORGANIZE GIRL BAND

A meeting Of all those who are in
terested in joining a saxaphone band
for girls will be held in the band
rooms tonight at 1880, it is an
nounced by Director Riggs. If suf-
ficient number are present and desire
to start such a band, Mr.. Riggs will
make arrangements to start it but
enough must demonstrate their inten-
tions tonight if one is to- be started.
The rehearsal of the consolidated
band will be held Saturday morning
at 9 O'Clock. This rehearsal will be
given to the instruction in technique
and other very essential points in the
proper execution of music. Director
Riggs states this is one of the most
important features of band music and
is very necessary. Boys who are
working and who find it necessary to
be excused may make arrangements
with the director at the beginning OF
the rehearsal for their release.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
GRAIN GROWERS TO HOLD
CONFERENCE AT CHICAGO
'(By United Press)

Chicago, March 18.-Representa-
tives of the principal grain growing
states will meet here April to con-
slider the American Farm Bureau fed
eration's cooperative gram market
ing plan.
State meetings will select delegates
to the Chicago gathering. Farm bu-
reau members will be invited to at
tend.
The improved grain marketing
plan" creates national sales
agency" controlled by the member
ship. The agency will control term
inals, warehouses, export, finances
and service departments and is or
ganized on an non-stock, non-proat
basis. Its purpose is to shorten the
road from consumer to producer and
elimina charges the farmer be-
lieves excessive.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
Will Appeal to u. S. Supreme
Court for Final Decision
Within Few Days
STATE WOULD SET ASIDE
YESTERDAYS INJUNCTION
Jacobsen Declares State Is En-
. titled to Decision in
Highest Court
(By United Press)

st. Paul, March 1S.-The state Of
Minnesota will appeal to the United
States supreme court for final de-
cision as to interstate telephone
rates.
The action, it is expected, will be
taken within a few days. Efforts will
be made by the state to set aside an
INDUCTION granted yesterday by Judge
Booth in federal district court in
Minneapolis giving the Tri-State and
Northwestern Telephone companies
an injunction restraining the state
from hating the advance of some
rates.
The rate increase of approximately
% per cent in st. Paul and IL 9-lO
per cent in Minneapolis, as granted
by Judge Booth would be retroactive
to yesterday.
o. P. B. Jacobsen, speaking for the
railroad and warehouse commission,
which originally refused the first ap-
peal of the companies for increased
rates, today said he had no comment
to make on the Booth decision.
"Only," he said, TO state it in my
opinion, that Minnesota is entitled to
decision from the highest court in
the land. .At. s-.
49, ssThcr1~ the people gro to stelFwheth-r
err the state legislature shall make the
laws for the state-such as creation
Of the state railroad and warehouse
commission"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
UNIDENTIFIED MAN IS
KILLED IN GUN FIGHT
Police Officers Kill Man After
Three-hour Chase; Detective
Is Badly Wounded
(By United Press)

Chicago, March 1S.-An unidehti-
fed man was killed and detective
wounded in a three-hour gun fight
between the man and police officers
here early today.
The battle started when the two
detectives shot the stranger at a
downtown corner at a. m. 1t end
ed when the gunman, making last
stand on the back porch OF home
on the west side, held the police at
bay until shot three times and life
was extinct.
When Detectives James Mix and
Walter Berendt halted the stranger
he pulled two guns and started shoot
ing. One bullet struck Mix, serious
ly wounding him. Berendt kept up
a running fight with the stranger un-
til the gunman was traced on the
porch of a home occupied by Mrs.
Annie Sutherland, an aged woman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
CLARASMlTHI IS
ClVENFREED0M
Jury Acquits Alleged Slayer of
Hamon After Being Out
Forty Minutes

Ardmore, Okla, March 18.---(By
Carl Victor Little) The scandal Of
the southwest had been aired today
and Clara Smith Hamon was free
woman.
Clara, who for the last week has
faced trial for numbering Jake L..
Hamon, millionaire, republican ma
tional committeeman, was acquitted
by the jury late yesterday on the sec
ond ballot after it had deliberated 40
minutes. The immediate outcome of
her acquittal will be a suit for a por-
ton of the Hamon millions. During
the trial her attorneys said several
times that such suit would be start
ed when the client was set free.
Attorneys are not ready to an
nounce the exact nature of the suit
or the sum involved.
Clara today had not determined
just what she will do after she starts
on a new lease of life. She has Of.
fers to go into the movies, to write
books and magazine articles and do
many other things. She is comforting
with her attorneys today on an offer
of $1,000 a week for So weeks from
one movie concern. Mrs. Jennie
Sharpless of the Worlds Purity league
has been here all during the trial to
induce Clara to join the league and
consecrate her life to evangelism.
"Of course, I can't say what l am
going to do yet" Clara said, "but l
am not going to accept the 100 pro-
posals of marriage that have poured
in on me during the trial."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
PLANS COMPLETED FOR. f. f.
! BABY CLINIC TOMORROW
Other Clinics Are Arranged
for April in Various -
Parts of County

+ Mothers are especially urged to
bring their babies to the baby clinic
to be held at the Central school to-
morrow from $3.50 a. m. to p. m.
and at the Lincoln school in the Fifth
ward from 3 p. m. to 6 p. m. DR..
Otto Groedner will be in charge and
his advice, to the mothers relative to
proper care and nourishment for the
babies will be given free Of charge.
Many appointments have been
made but still more can be made by
calling Mrs. r n. Schumacher, phone
619. Those who are to assist at the
clinic tomorrok are Mesdames H. L..
Huffman, r. H. Denu, D. l.. Burgess,
E. H. Marcum, Frank Koors, e. D:
Boyce, w. X. Denison, I. B. Olson,
S. L. Sellers, A. r. Warfield and Miss
Beth McGregor. Miss Rose Olson
will be in charge of the clinic at the
Lincoln school.
Other clinics for babies will be
held as follows: 'Tenstrike, April 2,
g a. m. to 2 p. M; Hines, April 2,
1880 p. m. to 6 p. M; Puposky 8
a. m. to 2 p. M; Nebish, April 9,
3 to p. M; Solway, April 16, 9
d. III. 10 y. Ill. Inc CA1AAe VIII .oS
held in the school houses in each in.
stance: .'~,-' IT,
Heart and lung clinics will also be
held in iBemidji and Kelliher.. The
Bemidji clinic will be held March %
at the office of DR.. johnson & Bor-
reson in the Security State Bank
building. The Kelliher clinic will be
held March "a at the Kelliher school
house. DR.. Greer of st. Paul will be
in charge and the examinations will
be given free of charge.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
GIANTS LOOK BEST IN
NATIONAL LEAGUE RACE
Only Three Clubs at This Date
Appear to Be in First
Class for Race
BY Henry l.. Farrell.
Omitted Press CorrsSpondent)

New York, March 18.-Since 1918,
when Jawn J. McGraw copied his
third pennant in row, no National
League manager has headed a winner
twice consecutively.
Uncle Wilbert Robinson can do a
lot Of things with ball players, but
there is not enough around his Brook
lyn club to Justify the belief that he
will break the precedent.
True, he has the same club, man
for man, excepting Rube Marquard,
that won the 1920 honors, but while
he has stood pat on his team, other
managers have been adding strength
during the off season.
Picking winners on the diamond Is
just about as dependable as picking
them on the turf-a hit once in a
while is good average.
The same Uncle Wilbert Robinson
probably was thinking of this re-
Gently when he said:
"You go ahead and dope out the
pennant race, | prefer to play for 1t"
However. in fifty per cent OF the
cases, baseball runs true to form.
Last year the National League race
went against the dope but the Ameri
can League followed 1t almost to a
line.
The National League, OF course,
can be divided into two groups-con-
tenders and non-contenders.
Only three clubs at this early date
appear to be in the first class
Brooklyn, New York and Pittsburgh.
or that trio New York looks to, be
best with the Pirates second and the
Robins third.
The Giants ought to win the pen
nant. II Goldie Rapp makes good for
the infield and McGraw is able to
land a more reliable infielder than
Continued on Page 81
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18

Mankato, New Ulm, St. Cloud
and Minneapolis Central in
i Semi-6nals Today
(By United PreSs)

Northfield, March 18.-Mankato,
st. Cloud, New Ulm and Minneapolis
Central high schools were in the
semi-fnals of the state high school
basket ball tournament here today.
The final game will be played to-
night.
St. Cloud, and Minneapolis Cen
trail go to the floor about noon. Man
kato and New Ulm are to follow.
- New Ulm defeated Hibbing last
night, 1921, Sandstone defeated Arl-
,ington 1921, Alexander defeated
White Bear 1918, in game that
went FIVE minutes over time.
Other scores: St. Cloud 37-Buf-
falo 20, Mankato 2O-Worthington
6, New Ulm 23-Hibbing FL, Mime
apolis Central 31-Sandstone %,
Hibbing 27-Red Wing 20, New Ulm
30-Fosston Is, Minneapolis Central
24-Faribault 20.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
PARK BOARD ASKS FOR
BIDS FOR BATH HOUSE

Sealed bids for the erection Of the
proposed bath house at Diamond
Point will be received by the Park
Board up until 8 o'clock p. IN. on
April 5, the next regular meeting
night. Bids are to be submitted in
accordance with the plans and speci-
fications prepared by Charles B.
Funk, architect, Bemidji, and copies
of the plans and specifications are
on file with Secretary N. E. Given.
+ Contractors DESTROYS of bidding on
this work are urged to make their
bids as soon as possible that all may
be in for the next board meeting,
and that work on the bath house may
be begun at soon as possible.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
BIG BOOSTER CHORUS
AT METHODIST SERVICES

Tonight will De a big night for
juniors at the Methodist church.
Prof. Rueckert has been training a
big booster" chorus for several aft
ernoons and this chorus, consisting
Of one hundred and seventy-five
voices, will have charge Of the mu-
sic tonight. The service will be one
for boys and girls. DR.. Zentz will
speak on 1.-THE Power of the Home. "
Services have been held by Prof
Rueckert in the afternoon during the
week for the junior boys and girls
and large numbers have been attend
ing each meeting and enjoying the
enthusiastic booster programs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18

Victoria. British Columbia.-One
thousand and thirteen plants engaged
in the lumber industry in the prov
ince Of British Columbia. during the
year 1920 employed 25,797 persons
with wages totaling $31,474,573, &C
cording to statistics compiled by the
provincia al Department of Industries.
The average daily wage Of pay in
sawmills was $4.42; in logging OPP
erations $5.25 lin planning mills and
woodworking plants $3.46.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
JAPAN HARD HIT WITH
l. NUMBER OF BANKRUPTS

Toxic, March 1S.-Judicial officers
of Japan are appalled, at the great
number of bankruptcy cases which
took place as result of the great
financial slump which struck the
empire in March and which lasted
throughout the year. While figures
have been compiled for the first ten
months of 1920 only, it is shown that
during that period no less than 1,420
bankruptcies took place, while as the
number increased during the end of
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
SURPRISE PARTY

A most pleasant surprise party was
given in honor of Mrs. Fred Ham
mond. The evening was spent in
cards and speaking. Mrs. Hammond
was presented a beautiful cut glass
bowl. A bouquet of American Beau
ty roses adorned the center Of the
table when lunch was served. Those
present were Mesdames Hammond,
Blackburn, Moody, fBurnstahl, PAUL.
son, johnson, Dunlap, Strand, Hart,
man, Lane, Glidden, Helbig, Titus,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
UNOFFICIAL RETURNS IN
FAVOR OF STRIKING
(By United Press)

Chicago, March 18.-Unofficial re-
turns today indicated that the packers
and stockyard workers had
voted overwhelmingly in favor of a
walk-out. Union leaders said the Of
fetal vote was to be announced at In
ternational headquarters today. Re-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
YOUNG PEOPLE TO DANCE
AT MASONIC HALL SATURDAY

The first of a series Of semi-month-
ly dancing parties for the young peo-
pie of the Eastern Star, the Masons,
those whose parents belong to the
Eastern Star and their friends, will
be held Saturday night at the Ma
sonic hall from $3.50 to 11:S0. Mu-
sic will be furnished by the young
people Of the order and there will
Sc no charge for these social AFFAIRS.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18

Winnipeg, Man.-To put Northern
Manitoba into direct communication
with civilization, DR.. r. c. Wallace,
commissioner for the north country,
has recommended the immediate in
stallation Of twelve wireless stations,
costing $4,000, in the north. DE-.
Wallace stated that there is already
built at the Pas one big station, and
he asks that another be built at Pr
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
COMPLETE SURRENDER
OF REBELS REPORTED
(By United Press)

Helsingfors, Finland, March 1S.--
Complete surrender of the Russian
at Krondstadt was re-
ported here today. They surrendered
following a heavy assault by Bolshe-
Wiki troops who marched out over the
ice. Koslovski, Czarist general, who
headed the revolt was repotred to
have crossed to the Finnish coast
with 1900 soldiers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
JOHNNY, WILSON GIVEN
DECISION OVER O'D0WD
.fRy United Press)

New York, March 18.-(By Henry
Farrell -Johnny Wilson may not be
the champion, but he is still holding
the middleweight title. After a 15-
round fight in Madison Square Gar
den last night judges disagreed, and
referee Johnny MoAlvory declared
that this champion is better than the
former champion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
ODD FELLOWS HOLD SUPPER
AND MEETING THIS EVENING

Odd Fellows will enjoy an oyster
supper this evening which will be
served at $3.50 in the dining room Of
their lodge rooms. All Odd Fellows
are requested to be on hand for the
supper and for the business session
of the lodge afterward.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18

Victoria, B. C.-Forty million dol
lars will have been spent on the con-
struction work of the Pacific Great
Eastern railway by the province by
the end of March next year, when the
line is expected to be in operation to
Prince George, according to the state
ment made by Premier oliver, in the
legislature.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
TWO MEN HELD ON CHARGE
OF ROBBERY LAST NIGHT

On the charge of having robbed
Joseph Chaske Of $25 late yesterday
afternoon, Frank Berry and George
Reed are being tried in municipal
court this afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
RETAIL FOOD PRICES
DECLINE NINE PER CENT
(Ry Tinted Pressl

N1v--
Washington, March 1S.-Retail
food prices decreased an average Of
nine per cent FOR February compared
wi tifa JassnarsS the depaa 'tfpent or Ia
Dor announced today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18
(By United Press)

(By Unlteu FTeSSJ
New York, March 18-Johnny
Wilson was awarded the decision
over Mike O'Dowd at the end of fif-
teen rounds. Judges disagreed and
the referees awarded the fight to Will
son.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-18

Weather: Cloudy and unsettled I
tonight and Saturday. Somewhat
warmer in East tonight. Colder
Saturday in West and South.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-15
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

A,HEAGE FOR SAIE--Anyonc can pay
$500 cash, fl0O month. II YOU can. Won
can nave thls 10 acres, located southeast
on Albert Pike pavement; price of ttnct
E,5Oo Homer A. Orcu,t q Co, 32i 3e2
Nobor,s Bldg. Usage 6s7s
HAVE 8, 10. 2e-acre tracts, three fourth.
mile off paved road east! $500 per acre
eau Fbbning. Usage 32sl.
FOR SALE OR TRADE-Ten actes .nat OF
OF city; VIII take car as part payment
some cash and balance terms Usage
349s.J,.
ACREAGE AND TRACkAGE--.Tcn to 20
acres one fourth mite north OF Park
View station sand Springs line: on Katy
railroad; $3.50 acre. ~. T.. Cooper, jerks
okla. -
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-15
OKLAHOMA

FOR SALE--A-1 ranch OF 2,g20 acres.
Rogers county, Oklahoma, t26 acres Ia
cultivation. good buildings and four gas
wolls recently drilled. A owner has Just
placed a 500. 600 loan on this ranch, same
can now he bought by making only u
small cash payment. T. N. T~lne, 503 y
East Archer street, Tulsa, Oklahoma,
Telephones Office, Usage 6b9G, Resi-
druC-. Usage t926.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-15
TRACKAGE AND IND,srRIAL

THACEAGE-H Factory ana ware.
house properties. large and small tracts,
improved ana unlWpToyed, Usage 3GGl,
". j. Henry.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-15
REAL ESTATE
The n. e Jopllng Company
OSAGE 7sss.

'rWO new houses just night for small
family. modern In every respect, electric
light ftktures In and all walls decorated
ian move In at once, Small payment
down, balance Just like rent. Can Osags
LSi for appointment 20 see them,
tl25 CASH--Two-roOm house. lot L0xia0,
lots OF fruit trees, Price 1880, osage
so..
SOUTH NEWPoRT-,2.50o cash; brand
new bungalow, consisting Of SIX extra
large rooms and breakfast room, heavy
OAK floors all through, every built-in lea d
ture, best grade Of white enamel and
IVORY WOODWORK, expensive decorations and
light fixtures, plastered basement 32xaO
with combination furnace, inside and out
side entrance, garage and solid drive.
This is "a real high class home In one OF
the south side. Price $4,000. Call own
sr, Usage 1st&
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-15

near For, sumner; good prospects for
oil lGO acres fairly well improved mot
leased possession at once. write or
see J. X. Green. Dewey okla, also
Can sell resident OF business ptI."rty at
bargain, j, Green, Box z2l, De" ~
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