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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-28
A WINS Fl. BROWN
TOURNEY WITH STRAIGHT

the winning column al any time,
but BY their piuckY playing and
determination, showed real sport
manship.
on Dec. 10. when Troop A
and Headquarters Troop played
their second game, it loooked for a
time at least, as IL Headquarters
Troop would break Troop AIS win
ming streak, for at tine half they
were leading BY z points to IA
Troops 4. and seemed 10 be going
strong. But in the second half
Troop A showed real lighting
heart. snapped out Of their trance.
and when the final whistle blew,
had won the game IA to IL.
Adams, Troop A. Umpleby, Head
quarters Troop. Mayo and Matt
son. both Troop "A, and Stetter.
Headquarters Troop, were the high
score men Of the players. Adams
leading, and the others in the or
der named.
The tournament was played off
in a succession OF fast clean games.
Sportsmanship was the players
motto at ell times. Geo. Gabbert
OF Hargr0ves refereed all or the
contests and did much to keep the
quality Of basketball at a high
grade.
1t Rundell, who conducted the
tourney. is now picking the best
players from the various Teams 10
represent Fort Brown in the VAL
ley Amateur Basketball league. He
Is having no easy time In making
his selection. Several combinations
have tens--Teiy been picked, but as
yet. nothing definite has been de-
veloped.
Following r standings at end
OF schedule:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-28
BY EDWARD j. NEIL
Associated Press SHORTS Writer

49, 1RgA - NAAW&
NEW YORK. Dec. 28-iP-Search
for an ablebodied citizen capable
OF giving battle TO Jack Sharkey
at Miami seems 10 have ended in
Gerald Ambrose Griffiths, tough
kid from Sioux City. Iowa.
While Joe HUMPHREYS waved one
glove aloft in token OF decisive vic
tory over Johnny RiSkO, the first
clear note or the ballyhD0 rang
out last night from the ringside Of
Madison Square Garden.
He looks great" beamed the
matchmaker, Tom McArdle. who
has been losing weight searching
for the man to fight Sharkey in
the Battle OF the Palms Feb. ~.
liz think fluffy vii get that shot
The rough y0ungster belted John
Risllo for ten rounds 10 win a rug
ged. but easy. decision. Gerald
Ambrose went out 10 slug with the
rubber man from Cleveland, and
stayed there slugging until he had
won nine OF the ten rounds be-
yond question. while losing one.
There were no knOckdOwns for the
1~T@rfOo4O5 N1ill U1 ZIG
the rubber man was only slightly
cut about the face at the close,
but was staggered In six Of the
rounds by Griffith's short rights
TO the chin and heavy body attack.
The chief casualty OF the even
ing was referee Jack Denning,
who lost a tooth In the sixth round
when Risko accidentally butted
him.
With Victoria Campolo still in
the Argentine. Phil Scott resting
in London and Max Schmeling not
due from Germany until spring.
there seems little hope Of furnish
ing Sharkey wit. foreign pposi-
ton AT the southern playground Ii
February. The only rival for Grit
ifths may spring from the Garden
battle next month between Otto
Won Porat, Norwegian better, and
Pauline Uzcudun.
All signs indicate Griffiths viii
draw the assignment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-28
Pitt Goes Through
Trick at Dallas

DALLAS. Tex, Dec. 29.-Pl-Thc
Golden Panther OF the University
of Pittsburgh stalked westward so
day after performing here yester-
day, going through a combination
soccer, basketball. Rugby football
exhibition to keep limbered I'D Tor
its coming battle at Pasadena with
the Trojan OF Southern California.
Everything went into the drill but
flying and low tackles, and mean
while the kickers were given special
attention. Pug Parkinson, fullback
ace, registered II out Of 90 tries
for field goal. Later the boys we're
entertained.
Today the team works out at Ell
Paso. next stop on the treck to the
coast for the tournament OF Roses
grid classic New Years Day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-28
Caddies Tee Off In
36-Hole Tournament

Fourteen caddies OF the Browns
vile Country club teed off Satur-
day morning on the first leg OF a
36-hole medal handicap tournament.
The second half Of the tournament
viii be conducted Monday morning.
Journeys are held for the caddirs
frequently. The match play event.
Robert Champion holds the lowest
handicap among the young golfers.
He is allowed a reduction Of only
eight strokes. Champion climbed
several rings in the junior state
tournament at San Antonio before
being eliminated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-28

new COACHES
SEEN LIKELY
Chuck Collins May Go To
Georgetown; Cavanaugh
At Fordham

NEW YORK. Dec. 28.-tP-Two
football coaching problems may be
settled next week az the meeting OF
the American Football Coaches As
ISOLATION.
Chuck Collins. University OF
North Carolina coach. IS slated 70
succeed Lou Little as head coach
AZ Georgetown. and negotiations
may be completed within a few
days. Major Frank Cavanaugh is
expected TO sign for another year
as head coach at Fordham.
These are the only two outstand-
Ing uncertainties in the eastern
coaching lineup for 1890. III Col
Inns accepts the Georgetown post,
there will be an attractive southern
berth available. III addition to the
head coaching jobs still open a.
Alabama Poly and the University
Of Oregon.
Collins and Adam Walsh. Yale
line coach, both have been men
toned for the Georgetown position
which Little resigned for Column
bias lucrative inducements Both
are former Notre lame men.
The Association viii debate the
rules and possible recommend some
changes. In spite OF protests. how
y il Is not likely the coaches as
4 BODY will sponsor any action 70
withdraw the new tumble rule
Thev contributed 10 writing this in
the books last winter and arc I'M
dcrstocd to be satisfied with i.
The National Collegiate a. a,
meeting Wednesday. will hear
echoes Of the Carnegie foundations
famous report on substituting ana
recruiting college athletes. Although
the N. C.. "A. "A. has no police powers,
lis officers have expressed the view
that something should be done
about the evils.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-28
High Scorers
Pruning School 10
Meet Near Mission

N5VVNIdI 20 TIT TCINIU-I
MISSION, Dec. 23-The Shary-
land high school agricultural club
VIII hold q pruning school on Jan.
!. az 2:3O In the afternoon. under
the tutelage OF Supt. j. p. Dewald
and Others.
The lesson will be conducted In
the grove Of j. ]. Erickson. locat-
ed on the highway between McAllen
and Mission. and everyone inter-
ested win be Welcor 1e.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-28
Harlingen Cleans
Cleaners by 27-23

The Harlingen Independent quint
took q rough and tumble affair from
the Model Laundry five OF Browns
vile Friday evening on the Fort
Brown court by "a score az 1923.
The teams ran practically neck
and neck throughout the contest.
The visitors whipped ZIP from zee
hind TO score two goals and two
free losses in the closing moments
Of play to beat the locals. With
the winning lead In the bag. Che
Harrington b~asketeers restored 60
"stalllnE." the type or play used e.
fectively IN the Southwest confer
ence last season.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-28

HARLINGEN, Dec. 2S--In order
To overcome the deficit carried over
from this years Valley Winter
Fair, the John Francis Shows have
been obtained by the Fair associa-
ton 10 play in Harlingen for one
week beginning January 9Th. &C
cording to John r. F7oore, man
ager OF the Fair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-28
Mission Schools
Receive High Rank

MISSION. Dec. 28-The Mission
public schools have been re-elect-
ed for the sixth consecutive year
to membership in the Southern
Association OF Colleges and Sec
ondary Schools. according to A. M.
Blackman. state chairman.
Membership in the organization
Is enjoyed by less than 200 schools
in the entire state OF Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-28

Casa Grande Club Opens Tonight,
MgatamorOs, Mexico. Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-28
GRID NOTES
BY GAYLE TALBOT. JR.

ASSOCIATED Press Sports Writer)
Benny Leonard. who sank a stable
wad Of his pugilistic fortune in a
professional ice hockey franchise at
Pittsburgh. IS serious about bring
ing the sport TO Texas. The former
lightweight king, SCI no valid rea-
son why hockey should not flourish
in this state. Sport fans OF this Sec
ton do not differ radically from
those Of the north and east. he rea-
sons. and the professional games
pack'em in everywhere the sport has
been established. After spending sew
eral days In Dallas this week. the
former fisticuffer was thoroughly
sold on the idea Of drawing TT.
Worth and Dallas, into a league with
Tulsa. Oklahoma City, Kansas City
and other points where the game
already has q firm foothold-
The Arkansas Razorbacks from all
indications, will not find the trail
TO q Southwest conference basket
ball title the boulevard 1t has been
for four years. In Christmas shop
ping the fact almost escaped notice.
but the Porkers were given the scare
OF their lives on two nights by the
southeastern Oklahoma Teachers.
They won both games by narrow
margins: and any time the Razor
backs fail TO run UP lop-sided scores
in practice games there is a chance
for the other members OF the con-
ference.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-28

Casa Grande Club Opens Tonight,
Matam0rus, Mexico. Adv,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-28

one OF the best arguments that
has been going the rounds Of the
states sport columns concerns a
claim advanced by the Waco high
school Tigers that an ineligible play
er caught a pass and scored a toucn-
down against them IN their semi
final bout with Breckenridge. AS
the score was IA to s in Brecken-
ridges favor, it might seem the one
play did not affect the outcome n
way or another, but the Wacoans
claim, and not without logic. that
they were forced to play q different
game after the Bucks scored their
first touchdown.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-28

There Is interest In the prospect
Of "Choc" Sanders, big Southern
Methodist guard, opening holes for
Howard Grubbs during the Dixie
classic at Dallas on New Years day.
1t will have been almost a month
20 the day since Sanders and the
Frog backfield star put on an in
dividual dual duel at TT. Worth.
None who saw that game will for
get those two spectacular stands the
Mustangs made on their goal line;
how time after time GruhbS and
Green hurled themselves at the Mus
tang line only to be stopped dead.
Grubbs finally knitted over on the
seventh attempt, but not until after
the Pony line had fought itself TO
q nub. During those ple-ups on the
goal line It was impossible to tell
what individual in the Mustang line
was doing the dirty work. but a post
mortem disclosed Sanders was res
ponsihle for most Of 1t. These two.
Sanders and Grubb's. incidentally,
are the only members Of the asso-
ciated Press composite all-SoUth-
vest eleven who Will play against the
midwest stars.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-17

Store where seats may also be re-
served.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-17
AFTER .NELLON'S SCALP

Efforts to remove Secretary Mellon from the treas
ury department will be interesting to watch and
were inclined to bet he probably could make little
money by backing the secretary to retain his portfolio
lust as long he wishes to do
Mr.. MELONS not sent before the senate
for confirmation along with the members of Mr..
Ioovers cabinet the President taking the stand that
as he wished tC continue Mr. Mellon in office it
not necessary to submit his name for confirmation
It is stated that less than 100 instances of SIM
liar action have been found to support the Presidents
contention. Nevertheless Senator Mcclellan, Democrat
Tennessee. has introduced q resolution to inquire into
the secretary's status The senate judiciary commit
tee to consider the resolution in executive session
today.
The Pittsburgh millionaire has made good secre-
taTy Of the treasury good enough to be retained IN Oh
flee by Mr. Coolidge and with the exception Of Secre-
tary ot Labor Davis. the only other member OF the
Coolidge cabinet to be invited by Mi Hoover to remain
with him.
In view of the fact that Mellon not any too en-
thusiastic about the Hoover nomination. cannot be
said that the President retained him through favor
itiSm.
1t is not often that the nation obtain man
with yearly income running into hundreds Of thou
sands. public servant for what, to him, IS
mere pittance. Mr.. MELONS service has been at
sacrifice of his private business affairs though
he is we'll able to make the sacrifice.
The claim that because he is stockh0lder III busl-
Of various kinds, he is ineligible to hold office IS
ridiculous. It puts premium the successful man.
If success in private business is to be handicap to pub
lie office somebody should call for Mr. H0oyers resig
nation.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-17
4 START ANYWAY

Farm relief, If any, according to the Presidents
message, must come from federal farm board with
authority and finances to carry out the work for which
it is to be created
The message is not formula for relief. 1t tells
what the President believes to be the causes for the
present unsatisfactory condition in farming circles
leaves 1t up to congress decide Just what form the
fee1 IS to take. subject, Of to executive ap
prova
One can see the engineer in the message, MIR.
Hoover says what should be done and then leaves up
to the representatives of the people to do it.
Failure to mention the debanture plan advocated
by Senator NcNary, has caused some criticism Any
one who expected q statement farm relief which
would be satisfactory to everyone desiring it. is bound
to be disappointed. IS question with many angles
and each angle to few. seems to be the most impor
tant one
Creation of federal farm board at least forms
the nucleus cf plan that will be workable and be
developed to fit many conditions after it begins
operating
The President emphasized the fact that farm ills
cannot be cured in day, and that all of them
be cured by governmental agencies. 1t will take long
time, and the farmers themselves essential to
bringing about satisfactory solution is the govern
ment.
his counsel against price fixing buying and sell
ing by the government, will be recognized bit of
wisdcm Anything that tends toward the paternalistc
or that would Stife initiative, is highly undesirable.
He has pointed the way for start which Is about
as much as could be expected when pierces the
political clouds that have surrounded the question:
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-17
No More Gas
In Stomach
And Bow els

If you wish to be permanently re-
licved of gas in stomach and bow
els, take Baalmann's Gas TabletA,
which are prepared especially for
stomach gas ana all the bad effects
resulting from gas pressure.
That empty, gnawing feeling at
the pit of the stomach will disap-
pear; that anxious, nervous feeling
with heart palpitation will vanish
and you wi lagain be able to take
deep breath without discomfort.
That drowsy, sleepy feeling after
linucr will be replaced by a desire
for entertainment. Bloating VIA
fcasc. Your limbs, arms and fingers
will no longer feel cold and go to
Sleep because Baalmann s Gas
Tablets prevent gas from interfer-
ing with the circulation. Get the
genuine, in the yellow package, at
any good drug store. Price $1.oo
Always on hand at Clement g
Drug Store. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-17
JUNIOR COLLEGE
ANNUAL FROLIC
HERE This WEEK

The Junior College annual frolic
is to be presented in FL Centre High
school auditorium Friday and Sat
urday April 10 and 20. This year S
frolic is to be one of the best ever
presented; so those who have seen
others, win doubly enjoy this year $
production.
\ varied and enjoyable program
of plays and skits will be presented.
"'Ladics Pursuit. will be of
special interest to those of the male
sex.
"a Night in Alchemy" iy the
chemistry department, promises II
be more than interesting and very
unusual
a Musical Skit," by the J. c.
trio and a group of the college
girls, is different from anything
ever before presented here and IS
really worth while.
\ short intermission will break
the program here and then will fol
low "The Burglar, by Leroy
Rumscy, which, as the title suggests
a mystery that will bc solved when
it is seen.
"Thc Trayclcrs,' hy Booth
Harrington, is story of travel in
Sicily. All that is encountered there
viii bc told by the Masqae and
Mantle Dramatic club.
Tickets arc ON sale from any J.
G, student or at Loynd : Drug
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-17

corn have plan.ed, answered
She rabbit. Il want my corn "a
grow into cars that ana my little
rabbits may cat it and lavc some 10
pop next winter. But you WI pui
il up before ii grows if l DO not
stop YOU.
Yes. ra~ed Old Ceow, u viii
eat a Httlc of your corn, fo3 am
hungry. But also, WHOM / pull Up
corn, pick and eat bad bugs and
worms that would do mofc harm ta
y9u corn, after it is grown. -, in
way, am helping You. ! don ;.
eat much corn, and do cat Il lot
of had bugs and worms,
"Ha, exclaimed Uncle Wig
g',v. II uevoz thought ef that. ~
take tbi, figure down since it i, Of
no use. Ard IN put cut Il little pill.
of corn Kernels each day, Ol Crow
Nou caa eat tham along w.eh III.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-17

saunded Ike harsn -augbtyu
"Pcrhaps YOU were making fun
# the figure | have .IaSt stuffed,
old Crow3' asked the rabbit.
Not exactly laughing or MAX
ing fun, cawcd Old Crow. "That
would not be polite, for the figure
looks like You, Uncle Wigg.Iy and
I like YOU. Put could laugh. if /
wished, for it is silly for you or
any other farmer rabbit. to think
he can scare crows that "av. W.
aln too wise. We know the figures
in tba fields ara only stuffed.
"Wcll. thcn." said Uncl, Wig
siIy. "theac is no us. Of al my
work.
40" eawad ta, Old COW.
Pat why do YOU wan. t. scare
mo away from your ,.e'i, Cach
Wig4ily:''
$50 yea VIII not take Ill rh
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-17
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD Z. GARIs
Copyright, 1928, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE
OLD CROW

Whore are some of my old
elo,hes?' asked Uncle Wi4g,iy of
Ills wif, one daF. "An old ragged
Goa. and a. pair Of trousers N.H d.
very nicely. already have AN old
lat.
"For mercy saEes,' eve'atmod
Mrs. Ionaears. WHAT'S thr mat
Ter now Are wa going to q iiaAo-
vc'en party dressed like a tramp''
No. - answered the rabbit
gentleman. Halloween j. long
way off and / In not going TO amy
party that ! know II.
"Then You must ~aut SOME od
e'9h,a tu give 90 q t."r -"a-"
dos. went ON the rabbit Iajr.
"No." and Uncle Wiggily laugh
Cd. .Nou would never 4Uy>, So f
will take pity ON you and tell you.
] want some Of my old, ragged
clothes to make ~rarrcruv. This
morning I saw an old rroW f'viat
over the field where ! have plant
ID some carly corn, know that
black bird is .u,- waiting for 81
chance to dig UP the kernels have
pat under the ground. 50 will
make something TO scar, hiw.
Yes, would said Mrs.
Longears. "I1l get You som. oil
tIotlcs!'
f--.1. 1.... r-..r yy-..
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-17
TEN YEARS AGO
April II. 1919

When Old Sol took Il look at the
valley this morning he couldn t
locate El Centre for a few minutes
because an old landmark, the sign
Holton Power Company was
gone and in lis place a great sign
bearing the words Imperial lee
and Development ComPany' was
found.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-17
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of I'm.
perial Valley for this Dats
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Auril II. 1909

The woman s section Of the Ten
thousand club is giving a reccp-
tion this afternoon at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Stanley Brown in
honor of the retiring Officers of
the organization.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-17

bad bugs and worms and leave the
corn that have planted alone.
eyes, IN do that, > promised
the black bird.
Then Uncle WigyiIy tooi back
to lis bungalow tho old coas and
trousers chat hc had stuffed with
straw to make Il srarccroN. Il. was
getting somr kernels to put N 4
pile for thc black bird to cas- when
AN Of sudden, the bunny heard
once more:
.,caw, Cav, CaW.'
"What is it now asked thu
rabbi, hopping out of his barn. IL
,a~ o'd crow flying tovafA hH
aud dangling from the bird 5 bead
was Jue.e Wi-gjly's gold watca
and shain
II found this on the ground
where you had >ot up the scare
crows cawrd the black bird. "Wr
crow, have sharp eyes for finding
anything tlat SHINE, aad founl
this. Is if YOURS -
..Ol. why Of coufs.~-yc,. yviel
Mr.. Long ears "Tbat's my watch
that la,c been looking for Il long
time. must have Icfi it In that
old coat aud it dropped ou, vbrn /
stuffed T. for ssar.yeow. Thank
you. ever So much.
" Don't mention it, rawsa the
. black bird, Thcn an extra helping
! of corn WAS ei>cu TO h.m and all
! ~umm.r ho caught bad bugs an
+ Wagn.~.
Aud # the bottle ot peppermint
wiH give the handkerchief fe#
/ drops to make believe it las per
! tumo, III tell You ucNt about
Inc!c Wi-@Hv and his suce2e.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-17
Army & Navy Variety Store,
Auto & Truck Repairing
Drugs and Beauty Shop.

FL Centro Drug Co. Complete line of drugs, veerinar
remedies. Fountain service. All lines of BEAUTY wor
done by expert operators Permanent waving by FL,
Baker Price $1,000 at 9th y Main St. Phone
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-17
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
April II. 1914

The County Dry Federation met
at the high school last night and
planned an extensive campaign to
organize the federation in school
districts, George +. Ragau being
ongaged for the work.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-17
What is It 1low?' ASKED
the rabbit.

3gcelaH 81 .-ar.rr.w. or image Of
himself, ut'.d Wi'h traH an5 deid
up rs.en .. pole stuck in his
r.n #H .u ED, tan a.i. ba'
On .. u.tt. ii ag-3 coat and
fr. .,. .I',a a'N Is#-, t.. sral.-
cr.~. from distance. .oor.I m
o.a ru. Wi423T -n.if
w. Ha#dIu2 t..r, with biz
'Thor.,'' said thr rabbit grnNa-
maa .hw h aad finished making
~. -talt.a t.14-.. - gurs tbal
will keep Oi4 Gro" avay!'
-r3..n. tthiai linn, Uncle
"'g1Ir hoard 0ead Ilf.'
tla! Iia, Iia,'
#to #r. raa and what arc you
iaeg. Hg af,' cried The rabbit as
III. .cp. d around.
''T au OH Cr5w and WASH
laughing ] nas on.y singing.
rams 'he answer. tnd ra,m tbr
beaE q black bird perched on
t.n l.ur. rawe tAr cry of:
"Caa! Caw, Caw.'' Ir 4alv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-17
FATAL, BELGIAN WRECK

BRUSSELS, April II. UYP)-Scv.
en- persons were killed and l2 I'M
lured today when passenger tram
from Paris collidcd with freighs
train near here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24
GAS PAINS GONE;
KIDNEYS NOW FINE
Engineer Says He Now Knows Right
Road to Good Health.

Performing important duties while
handicapped by stomach and kidney
torture was the lot of Mr.. C. @.
Hungerford, well-known Illinois
Central engineer, who lives at 805
So. State St., FreepOrt, Ill. He tells
about it as follows:
Nobody knows what 1 suffered
for ten years, from stomach and
kidney trouble Every attempt tV
eat caused me to blOat with gas and
suffer intensely. My back ached,
day and night. and sleep was almost
impossible. I felt weak and tired all
the time, and kept getting worse.
Finally they said 7 had only forty
eight hours to live. But 1 am alive
and feeling wonderful. I date my
recovery from the moment I started
using Viuna The first few doses
proved that I had found the right
remedy at last, and now all the old
gas trouble and stomach pains have
gone. My kidneys ceased troubling
me and the backache faded away.
I sleep sOUndly and arise feeling
rested and ready for the days work.
I want to give credit where credit
is due and Viuna gets all the
credit"
There must be something differ
ent. something truly wonderful
about a medicine which has prompt
~ ended so many severe cases of
back-ache, stomach trouble, kid
pey pains and rheumatism. Try one
bottle of Viuna under positive guar
anty. 81 at druggists or mailed
postpaid by Iceland Medicine Co.,
Indianapolis, Ind.
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