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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
Notice To Parents

All children must be successfully
vaccinated against smallpox before
they will be admitted to the public
schools of Worcester County.
BY order Of the Board of Education
of Worcester County.
A. C. HUMPHREYS, Sec.
Aug. 17-2t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For The State Senate

Complying with numerous requests
from every election district in the
County, hereby announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the Sem
ate of Maryland, subject to the Demo-
cratic Primary Election in Septem-
Der. Upon my record of the past
four years, I request and shall apprec-
late your support.
M. L. VEASEY.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to convey our thanks to
all those who contributed toward the
happiness of our son, Kingman, dur
ing his prolonged illness.
Mrs. E. F. Dryden and family
Aug. 17-1tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17

FOR SALE-Several million feet of
standing pine timber located near
Nassawadox, Virginia. Will sell by
the thousand feet or acreage. For
further information apply Frank H.
Mast, 21O8 Monticello Ave, Norfolk,
Va, or W. M. HURT, Nassawadox, Va.
July 81, ct.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For House OF Representatives

To the Democratic voters of
Worcester County:
| am candidate for a member of
the House of Delegates from Worces-
ter County subject to the decision of
the Democratic primaries.
w. COULBOURNE WILSON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For House OF Representatives

To the Democratic voters of
Worcester County:
am candidate for a member of
the House of Delegates from Worces-
ter County subject to the decision of
the Democratic Voters in the Primary
election. RALPH Il. DENNIS.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For County Commits.
sioner

To the Democratic Voters
of Worcester County:
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Commissioner for
the First Commissioner District of
Worcester County, subject to the de-
cision of the voters in the Democrat
ic Primaries, to be held this fall. I
will appreciate your support.
CHARLES l.. MASON
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For Clerk Of The Court

I hereby take this means of an
nouncing my candidacy for the office
of the Clerk of the Court subject to
the voters of Worcester County at
the Democratic primary Election.
Your support will be greatly apprec-
lated.
T. HOWARD COLLINS.
Snow Hill, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For County Commits
sioner

To the Democratic Voters
of Worcester County:
I hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of County Commissioner
for the First Commissioner District
of Worcester County, subject to the
decision of the voters in the Demo-
cratic Primaries, to be held this fall.
I will appreciate the support Of all
my friends.
FRANK E. HUDSON.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For Register of Wills
To my friends of
WnrOocfnr CA.prfr.

To my friends of
Worcester County:
I want to thank you all, for your
kindness in supporting and voting for
me in the past and to announce my
candidacy for reelection to the office
of Register of Wills, subject to the
Democratic Primaries.
Kindly yours,
PAUL JONES
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For The State Senate

To The Voters Of
Worcester County:
l hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination on the Democratic
ticket for State Senator, subject to
the Primary election this fall. I re-
spectively solicit your support.
l.. GRIFFIN CALLAHAN
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For County Commits
sioner

To the Democratic Voters
of Worcester County:
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Commissioner for
the Second Commissioner District of
Worcester County, subject to the de-
cision of the voters in the Democrat
ic Primary election. Your support
will be greatly appreciated.
SAMUEL E. SHOCKLEY
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For County Commits
sioner

To the Democratic Voters
of Worcester County:
1 hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Commissioner for
the Second Commissioner District of
Worcester County, subject to the COM
ing Democratic Primary election. I
will appreciate the support of my
friends.
ELLIOTT w. MARSHALL
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17

FOR SALE-My home SOB Market
Street. Steam heat, car garage,
screened porch, awnings. Immediate
possession, and a bargain to quick
purchaser. Roger w. Landlord.
Aug. loft.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For States Attorney

To the Democratic Voters of
Worcester County:
I take this means of announcing
that I am a candidate for the office
of States Attorney for Worcester
County subject to the Democratic pri-
maries.
Thomas F. johnson.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For County Commits.
sioner

To the Democratic Voters
of Worcester County:
I am candidate for the office of
County Commissioner for the Third
Commissioner District of Worcester
County, subject to the decision of the
voters in the Democratic Primaries to
be held in September. Your support
will be greatly appreciated.
DIR. THOMAS Y. FRANKLIN
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For States Attorney

To the Voters of
Worcester County:
I am a candidate for the office of
States Attorney for Worcester Coun-
ty, subject to the coming Democratic
primary election.
WILLIAM III. PRICE
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For Sheriff OF Worces.
ter County

To the Democratic Voters
Of Worcester County:
l hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of sheriff for Worcester
county, subject to the coming Demo-
cratic Primary Election.
ALONZA l.. BLADES.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
BARGAIN HOMES

If present stimulate construction mature, typical
that would have $4,000 will than
$1,000 in 1884 according to the American Builder Financing
charges will be Is Real
much SO cent in And eff
equipment and better planning will also produce substantial
dividends for the home-builder.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For County Treasurer

To the Voters of
Worcester County.
l am candidate for reelection to
the office of Treasurer for Worcester
County, subject to the Democratic
Primaries. will appreciate your sup
port.
Roger w. Landlord.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For Clerk Of The Court
To the Democratic Voters of
Worcester County:

To the Democratic Voters Of
Worcester County:
I hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection to the office of Clerk
of the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, subject to the coming Demo-
cratic Primaries.
l will appreciate the support of the
people in all sections of the County,
and, if reelected, I pledge myself to
the faithful performance of the duties
pertaining to the office.
BESSIE BOWEN,
Snow Hill, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
Political Announcements
For House Of Representatives
the Democratic voters of

To the Democratic voters of
Worcester County:
l am candidate for a member of
the House of Delegates from Worces-
ter County subject to the decision of
the Democratic Voters in the Primary
election. SAMUEL BRIMER.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For Sheriff Of Worces.
ter County

To the Democratic Voters of
Worcester County:
l am a candidate for the office of
Sheriff of Worcester County, subject
to the coming Democratic primary
election
CRAWFORD B. HILLMAN.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For Sheriff Of Worces-
ter County

To the Democratic Voters of
Worcester County:
l am a candidate for the office of
Sheriff of Worcester County, subject
to the coming Democratic primary
election.
J. w. HALL
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17

FOR SALE-A rick of rye straw,
also rye and early turnip green seed.
W. G. Wilson, phone 10 F 5. 7-1O-2t
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17

FOR SALE-A large assortment Of
used Oil and Gasoline Stoves at bar
gain prices. Eastern Shore Gas Co.,
Pocomoke 1914
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17

FOR SALE-Maple Summer Settee,
with or without chairs. M. G.. Mat
thews, Walnut St., Phone 479-R.
Aug. 3-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17

ELECTRIC SHOE REPAIRING
Specializing in Ladies Shoes. Re-
shaped and made like new. Auto top
and Harness Repairing. M. j. Hay
man. Aug. 3-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For Sheriff Of Worces
ter County

To the Democratic Voters of
Worcester County:
am candidate for the office of
Sheriff of Worcester County, subject
to the decision of the voters at the
coming Democratic Primary Election.
EDWIN D. LYNCH
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17

NOTICE-Price on hair cutting
70 cents will remain the same at
Shaws. 8-1O-3t
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17

FOR SALE-New and Rebuilt BIZ
cycles, also accessories. We special
ize in repairing. C. w. Bunting, "The
Bicycle Man." 7-1O-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17

FOR SALE-Leghorn pullets. J. A.
lrultt, Rehoboth, Md. 8-102tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
FOR SALE

A GOOD HORSE FOR SALE
CHEAP-Apply w. T. Bunting, Route
z. Aug. 3-tf
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17

and makes your legs as
good as new-while you go
about your daily routine as
usual.
Follow the easy direct
ions-you are sure to be
helped or money back.
Lloyd & Blaine, Druggists
and druggists everywhere.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
For Sheriff OF Worces-
ter County

To the Voters of
Worcester County:
l am a candidate for the office of
Sheriff for Worcester County, subject
to the coming Democratic Primaries.
ERNEST C. WEST
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
MISCELLANEOUS

FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE
Call Phone 1901, Pocomoke City.
June l, t. f.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17
Varicose or Swollen
Veins---UIcers

You poor sufferers from bad legs!
What misery you have endured! What
gripping discomfort!
But here at last is help for you!
No operations nor injections. No en-
forced rest nor time off from work.
A simple home treatment with Emer-
aid Oil heals your sores like magic,
reduces swelling, ends pain
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-08-17

July 13-tf.
The Washington times., 1934-01-31

Nine. Pelenyi was in white sat-
in, made with a high neck in
front and deep decolletage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hearst's Party
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hearst
had as their guests at their table
at the ball list evening, the
Minister Counselor Of the Span
ish Embassy and Sonora de
Irujo; the Counselor Of the Ru-
manian Legation and Nine.
Nano, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Krock, Mr.. Ralph Pulitzer, Mrs.
Lewis T. Preston and Mrs. Field
ing s. Robinson.
Mrs. Hearst was lovely in "
gown of dull blue crepe, with q
girdle of gold lame.
Mrs. Claude A. Swanson, wife
of the Secretary Of the Navy, &C
companied group Of friends to
the ball. She wore an attrac-
tive gown of white satin, silver
beads trimming the neckline.
Mrs. Henry A. Wallace, wife Of
the Secretary Of Agriculture,
was also in white, her gown Of
satin having trimmings of EN-.
erald green velvet. Mrs. Daniel
C. Roper, wife Of the Secretary
of Commerce, was present with
several members Of her family,
wore fuchsia velvet. Miss Grace
Roper was in red velvet.
The Assistant Secretary Of
War and Mrs. Harry H. Wood
ring with the latter's parents,
Senator and Mrs. Marcus A.
Coolidge, were in the large com.
pany. Mrs. Woodring selected a
becoming gown Of white crepe,
the bodice heavily beaded in sill
yer.
Mrs. Jacob Leander Loose's
party included the Minister OF
Sweden and Nine. Bostrom. the
Naval Attache of the Italian
Embassy and Signora CaSardi,
Brig. Gen. William e. Horton,
Col. and Mrs. Kenyon Joyce and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Jones.
Mrs. wilson's Gown
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson wore
a handsome gown Of black
crepe satin. with the decol-
letage outlined with steel
bugles and beads embroidered
in a beautiful design. She wore
a diamond pendant on q slen-
der platinum chain. Mrs. Dali
wore lacquer red crepe made on
long, clinging lines, with a me-
dium train. Her wrap was Of
errnine. Miss LELAND was
charming in white satin with
crystal and rhinestone embroid-
cry. Mrs. Scheider was in
black crepe, made with dull
silver trimming. Miss Cook
wore plum-color velvet with
a girdle of ,fuchSia crepe
and Miss Dickerman was in in
digo blue taffeta, made with a
deep decolletage and q short
train.
Mrs. Hull in Blue
Mrs. Hull wore a lovely gown
Of pale blue satin, and a deeper
blue velvet wrap with a short
chinchilla cape. Mrs. Morgen-
thau.s gown was Of black velvet.
and she wore . handsome vel
The Washington times., 1934-01-31

a chinchilla collar. Mrs. Goring
Bliss was in Alice blue crepe
with ruching bordering the hem
line. Her wrap was Of black
broadtail with a silver fox col.
lar, and she wore a corsage bou-
quet Of gardentas. Mrs. John
Caswell, jr., was lovely in a
black velvet with q de Medici
collai, and the decollete was
cut to the waistline in the back.
Her wrap was also Of velvet, fin
ished with an exquisite red fox
collar. Mrs. Effingham L.
Townsend's gown was Of Chi
nese red crepe, and with it she
wore a golden brown velvet
wrap with a brown fox collar.
Mrs. Charles Cary Rumsey wore
American Beauty and gold bro
cade with q wrap to match. Mr..
and Mrs. Harold Russek were
present, the latter wearing
particularly lovely gown of black
net. with a black velvet wrap
trimmed with ermine. They
were with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Jeffries Chewing. Mrs. Chew
ming was in black chiffon.
Adm. and Mrs. Mark L. Bris-
tol, Judge and Mrs. Clarence
Norton Goodwin, Mrs. Hollis
ter Sturges, in garnet velvet:
Mrs. Sidney Cloman, Mrs.
Campbell Pritchett. Mr.. and
Mrs. Donald Richberg, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Philip Hill, Gen. and
Mrs. William Mitchell, Senator
David I. Wash, Lieut.. Alexan.
der T. McCone, U. S. A., Mr..
Floyd Gibbons, Mrs. Sidney
Taliaferro, Mrs. John e. Fowler,
and her daughter, Miss Dor.
othy Gould Fowler: Lieut.. Col.
and Mrs. Randolph Coyle, Mr..
and Mrs. William Miller, Mrs.
Merton L. White, Miss Fanella
Castenado, Miss Kathleen Mo-
ran, Of Boston; Miss Betty
West, Miss Kathryn Fuqua,
Miss Betsy Berrien, Miss Jeanne
Richards, Baron and Baroness
Marcellus D. A. r. Won Red
Itch, Mrs. Arthur Macarthur,
Baroness Won Below, Rev. w.
Coleman Nevils, Senator David
I. Walsh, Gen. George Owen
Squier. Miss Mildred English,
Miss Emma Tompkins, Miss
Elizabeth Gill, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lionel Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Jennings Price, Miss
Natalie Keeney, Mrs. Frederick
H. Brooke, Mrs. c. C. Calhoun.
Mr.. and Mrs. Urey Wood
son had at their table at the
ball, Judge and Mrs. c. c.
The Washington times., 1934-01-31

Reynolds was lovely in black
net which flared from the
knees, and she wore an ermine
coat with 9 silver fox collar.
Nine. Veverka wore q hand
some gown of rose brocade, and
a brocade wrap to match with
a mink collar. Mrs. Hugh
Johnson's gown was Of black
lace, and her wrap was Of black
velvet with an ern1ine collar.
She also wore a corSage bou-
quet Of orchids and lilies Of the
valley. Princess Damras wore
an exquisite black velvet wrap
with a deep ermine collar.
Mile. Nella Veverka was in sill
yer lame.
Mrs. Phillips in White
Mrs. William Phillips costume
was OF white satin, the decol.
letage outlined with white coque
feathers, and she wore a hand.
some sable coat. Mrs. j.. Bor.
den Hartman wore black and
gold satin, and q black coat with
The Washington times., 1934-01-31
SOCIAL NOTES

The former United States
Ambassador to Chile and Mrs.
william S. CulbertSon we're
Joined yesterday by their daugh.
ters, the Misses Jane and Junia
CulbertSon, who will come for
a brief vacation from their
studies at Bryn Mawr.
Miss Francis Simpson, daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. c. Augustus
Simpton, entertained at q
luncheon yesterday
Miss Betsy Anne Simpson,
sub deb sister Of the hostess Of
today, will give an informal
buffet supper Sunday evening.
The Washington times., 1934-01-31

vet wrap with q high neck. Mrs.
Dern was in black crepe with
q beaded bodice, and her wrap
was Of black velvet with q mar
row chinchilla collar. Her
daughter, Mrs. Harry Baxter,
wore pale peach-color lace with
an emerald green girdle; and
her other daughter, Miss Be+sv
Dern, was in red satin. Her dark
green velvet wrap had a brown
fox collar. Mrs. Sumner Weiles
was beautifully gowned in gray
satin, with q long chinchilla
wrap; and she wore a diamond
tiara centered with a huge en-
erald. Mrs. Rexford Tugwel
wore pencil blue georgette, with
q long black velvet wrap. Mrs.
Vincent Astor was radiant in
Silvery white with beautiful
jewels, and her blond hair was
arranged in curls at the back.
Mrs. Edward Everett Gam
was in pale blue and silver bro
caded velvet, with a wrap Of q
deeper shade. Mrs. Robert
The Washington times., 1934-01-31

lowest-priced cars you need not have your
ride spoiled by engine vibrationl
You'll find all of these things in all
Plynouths- it's the only car in its price
class where you will find them all.
They're not the only things that make
Plymouth the best engineered low priced
car. But they're enough to show the funda-
mental difference between Plymouth and
other cars They show the Plymouth prin-
ciple of giving the lowest-priced car buyer
all the major features that the buyer of high.
priced cars gets!
Don't wait to see Plymouth. Go see it at
The Washington times., 1934-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Drum
mond Wolff, accompanied by
Prince Paul OF Greece, are visit
ing Mrs. VOLTS mother, Mrs.
Gibson Fahnestock at her home
in Massachusetts, Avenue.
X
Mr.. Newton D. Baker, former
Secretary of War, sails tonight
on the Conarder Aquitania with
Mrs. Baker and their daughter
Miss Margaret Baker for a
cruise to the Mediterranean.
i \ \
Major and Mrs. Parker w.
West entertained at a dinner
last evening,
The Washington times., 1934-01-31

the Auto Show-where you can compare it
side by side with the other low-priced cars.
Then visit the nearest Dodge, De Soto OF
Chrysler dealer and set date when you
can drive it yourself.
Standard models: 2-door sedan $S3S; 4-door
sedan $5s5; rumble seat coupe $54s; business
coupe $4oS. De Luxe Models: 2-door sedan $soS;
4-door sedan $3.50; convertible coupe $500; rumble
seat coupe $615; business coupe $575. Prices
F. o. B. factory, Detroit, Michigan. Individual
Wheel Springing standard on all models.
The Washington times., 1934-01-31
ADVERTISEnENT
Go Overnight
When You Take The
Right Thing!

A cold doesn't have to run ita
course and expose you to serious
complications. A cold can be
routed overnight If you go about il
the right way. First Of all, a cold
being an internal infection, calls
for internal treatment. Secondly.
a cold calls for COLD remedy
and not for a "cure-all."
Groves Laxative Bromo QuininA
is what a cold requires. It is ex.
pressly a cold remedy. It is inter.
nal and direct-and it does the
four things necessary. 1t opens the
bowels, combatS the cold germs
and fever in the system, relieves
the headache and grippy feeling
and tones and fortifies the entire
system. Anything less than that In
taking chances with o cold. Get
Groves Laxative Bromo Quinine
at any druggist, soc and soc. ASH
for it by the full name and bewar0
of dealers who offer substitutes.
The Washington times., 1934-01-31
And field pHb Hydraulic

Z VISITORS to the Auto Show were quick
v to make big discovery. With all the
talk that there has been about individual
front wheel springing -.
The only car in the very lowest price
class with this big new feature is the
New Plymouth Six!
Individual wheel springing takes the
bumps out of your ride. It gives you road
smoothness as Floating Power engine mount
ings give you engine -snoothness. It means
a more comfortable ride for both driver and
back seat passenger.
Plymouth feels that this extra comfort be-
The Washington times., 1934-01-31
Breakfast After Ball

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Ward en-
tertained at 2 o'clock breakfast
in her apartment at the Shore
ham today following the Presi-
dents Birthday Ball, which she
and her guests had attended
earlier. In the group were Mr..
Manuel L. Quezon, president
Of the Philippine Senate, now
heading the mission for Philip
pine independence; Mr.. and
Mrs. Jose Melencio. also of
Manila, Philippines: Comdr.
Howdard Kingman, Mrs. Edith
Wolfe, and Mr.. George Murphy,
Of Detroit, who is the brother
of Governor General Frank
Murphy, Of the Philippines.
The Washington times., 1934-01-31

McChord, Mrs. Morgan Shu-
ster, Mrs. W. E. Overstreet,
Miss Betty Overstreet, Mr.. Urey
w. Alexander, of Owensboro,
KY; Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley F.
Reid, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mitchell
Palmer, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
v. Fleming. Miss Marian Worth
ington, who was charming in
gold lace; Miss Adonell Massey,
in white satin with a white fox
cape; Miss Mary Rogers, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Rogers;
Miss Anne Simpson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Wardman, Mr..
George Williams and Mr.. Dick
Waters.
Nine. Catherine Paul-Bon-
cour and M. Pierre de Lanux,
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