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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
Whats Your l. O.!
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. Tn which time zone Is switz- erland?
 2. What is the average distance of the sun from the earth?
 3. What horse won the 1889 Wid- ener Cup race at Hialeah Park Fla?
 4. Name the strait that connects the Adriatic with the Ionian Sea.
 5. Is scissors singular or plural? 6. What are half-castes?
 2. Which state of the U. s. ex- tends fartheSt north? 8. Name the chairman of the Re- construction Finance corporation.
 g. What is the national anthem of Great Britain?
 10. In which state is the Sciotc river?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05

energy.
 Indispensable to Abbott seven days of the week, she is his leading actress, executive secre- tary, office h o us e k e eper, dir or, cos tu m e designer 8 n d business aQVlSOr.
 Just now she Is acting in one of MT. Abbott's shows. "What 8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
sSPEED-G GATES" AT FAIR

New York-Eleven entrance gates will admit visitors to the New York Worlds Fair 1889. The peak rate will be 100000 per hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, April S-Broadwayis busiest belle is Edith Van Cleve, who is George Abbtt's Girl Fri- day-through- -Thusday-a woman with five careers and dynamic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05

I TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, "A building of vast proportions; say, "dimen- siOns."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
BROADWAY" MEETING

DAbVfAD NAA1kI AANN
 AS an actress, critics and play goers alike have agreed, she is o. k. She started as an actress in Broadway" that memorable melodrama by MT. Abbott and Phil Cunning.
 She met her boss for the first time when she got her job in that smash hit, but MT. A. made the mistake of thinking that Edith was mere actress, instead of a maid - of all work. For after Broadway" met its natural de- mise Git ran two years), she did not catch up with Abbott again for five years.
 The reunion took place during the phenomenal success of "Three Men on a Horse," in which she played 8 small part. The small part made her unhappy. Being of an energetic temperament, she wanted more to do. So she went back to MT. Abbott and asked if there were any odd jobs lying about. Well" said the snowman, we're gathering together two or three road companies of Three Men on a Horse and you can help out with those"
 And she did. First she was in- terviewing actors, then directing them. And before long, she had the Abbott office-and Abbott well under her managerial thumb. But don't err on that last point. Her boss is her pedestaled idol. While she assumed these side lines, incidentally, she clung to her tiny role in the horsey con- edy.
 DISCOVERS HIT
 And she continued to act, the while she slowly relieved Abbott of many responsibilities. She has acted in at least four Abbott shows the past four years, and in What Life!" she is one of the principal members of the cast.
 "What Life!" was her discov- cry. She found the manuscript one day in the play-bin, along with half a hundred others, and upon & cursory inspection, told the boss that it couud be remod- elled into 8 success.
 It was a serious day play when she read it, but Edith decided that it could be converted into a comedy without impairing the authors motives.
 The author, Clifford Goldsmith. a former school teacher from Philadelphia, came to New York and talked it over with Edith and her employer. He didn't mind substituting laughs for tears and soon the show was ready to go into rehearsal under her oversee ing eye. Since then, What a Life!" has become one of the towns long-running attractions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05

Life!" She also helped to get What a Lifep on the stage, along with the other two Abbott shows that now inhabit Broadway.
 She is the Jill-of-all-trades on the Abbott reservation. Actors who want work must come to see her first, and actors who get work follow her instructions when Mir. A. isn't around. Play scripts that flow into the Abbott lair pass through her hands before the boss peruses them, and she passes on the Abbott budget with womanly precision.
 Among other odd chores she performs are things like figuring out a trick haircut for Jimmy Sa- vo in Boys From Syracuse" or finding a midget with dropping chin, or choosing @ necktie for MT. Abbott that would suit her aesthetic tastes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
Washington Merry Go-Round
cssssis1At sseA MA
RE w PEARSON ROBERT S. ALLEN

Allen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
A Thought for Today

The Lord shall reward the d0er of evil accord ing to his wickedness.-II Samuel 3:39.
 God is sure paymaster. He may not pay at the end of every week, or month, or. year, but remember He pays in the end.-Anne of Austria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05

If you want . copy of our book let, POULTRY RAISING" send to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05

Hall in City Hall park was laid in May, 1903, and the building was corn- pleted in 1872.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05

Copyright, 1899, by United Feature Syndicate, Inuc.)
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-29

Lulu Blair Maxwell, salutatorian
of her class, Central High school.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-29
INQUISITIVE SAL

the old marriages don't collapse.)
One of our recently returned va
cationists of st. Paul tells this
story about a colored minister in a
small Eastern town he heard, who
said, "Brudren, rs got five dollar
sermon, an a two-dollar sermon,
an a one dollar sermon, an l want
dis here audience to take up a col
lection as to which one of dem they
can afford to hear" (Ha! l don't
believe this yarn, do you?)
PAT PATTON and CLIFF F
FUCKER are sporting big grins
these days. Their fine looking gro
Gerry store has made quite a hit
with the Summer Project.
Vacationing Soon: MAGNOLIA
LATIMER, Phyllis Wheatley's
Head Resident, will leave soon for
a we'll earned vacation to interest
ing Eastern and Southern points.
New Position: LA VERTA
HUFF DIGGS of St. Paul accepted
a fine position in one of the Grad
uate Schools at Howard University.
Back in Town: RAY and MAE
HATCHER who just returned from
rip roaring vacation up at the
New York Worlds Fair.
He Got Them: What Chicago
politician was elected on the merits
of a single speech? All he said
was, Fellow countrymen follow me
to yonder liquor saloon"
Do you know: The two st. Paul
lassies who have been nicknamed
THE Catty Ships" by the popular
set of eligible bachelors. (TiSh!
fish! By their actions and be-
havior they think they've been
making quite hit but Oh! Boy! If
they only knew . Did you hear
about that certain Minneapolis boy
who while in a slightly inebriated
state smashed up his best friends
new automobile? AUGUST
PIPER is dropping cards from st.
Louis, Mo. Piper says to tell the
Twin City gals that a large num-
Der of Missouri men are planning
to come up here to look the town
land incidentally, the gals over.
Well, III have to be hurrying
along and until next week, I'm still,
Your Pal,
SAL
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-29

This seems to be the week of Of
fetal and initial openings of some
of our different we'll known organi-
cations. Halle Q. Brown had a
fine grand opening the other night
with large number of house men,
bers and friends present. The
St. Paul Urban League brought to
the Twin Cities DR.. Robert Weaver,
Housing Authority Official, for its
annual meeting and the Phyllis
Wheatley House is opening its door
to the public Friday, September
29th. The Wheatley House is Of
fering a grand program this year
so be sure to attend. Well, that's
for the finer educational and rec
reational events. Let's turn now to
the lighter doings of the Twin
Cities.
You know, of course, that Cupid's
running amuck in our cities. He's
been the instigator for the follow
ing Knot Tiers who are either on
the verge of matrimonial bliss or
who h ave already succumbed.
RUTH HAMLIN is now Mrs.
Horace Bell. (Ain't it grand ?)....
Popular ALICE SHORT will soon
be Mrs. Albert Mcclure. =. ALICE
GIBSON will soon become Mrs.
John W. Moultrie, Jr. VERA
HARPER will soon be Mrs. Syl-
vester Carter.
Parting of Ways? What we'll
known Minneapolis couple are said
to be planning to haN< a lawyer
draw up divorce proceedings soon?
(Say, Cupid, you've been spending
too much time on forming new
marriages; watch out that some of
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-29
Social & Personals
Q MTNNEAPOLJS o

The official board of St. Peter
A. M. E. Church rendered a sur
prise informal welcome to Rev. and
Mrs. C. F. Stewart at the church
Monday night. Refreshments were
served.
Mrs. d. L. Rogers returned Tues
day night from a trip east. She
visited friends in Madison, Wis,
Chicago and New York City.
Gloom Chasers Social, Literary
and Art Club met at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Scottie Faison, 9O8
Bryant Ave. N, Wednesday eve
ming, Sept. 20. After the business
session refreshments were served
by the hostess with Mr.. and Mrs.
Marcus Jackson, 1887 E. Franklin
Ave-, Oct. 4.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-29
File No. 54l65.
ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION FOR
PROOF OF WILL, LIMITING TIME
TO FILE CLAIMS AND FOR

File No. 54165.
ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION FOR
PROOF OF WILL, LIMITING TIME
TO FILE CLAIMS AND FOR
HEARING THEREON
State of Minnesota, County of Hennepin.
In Probate Court.
In Re Estate Of Martha Elderkin, Decedent.
Order for Hearing Petition to
Prove Will
II is ordered that all persons interested
show cause, if any they have, before this
Court on Monday. October %, 1889, at 10
o'clock A. NJ. in the Court House in Mime
apOlis, Minnesota, why the petition of Allie
May Lane, of Hennepin County, Minnesota,
for the allowance of an instrument pur-
porting to be the Last Will and Testament
of said Decedent and the probate thereof
and for Letters thereon, should not be
granted.
Order to File Claims and for Hearing
1t is further ordered, that within four
months from the date hereof all creditors
of said Decedent file their claims in this
Court. Proofs will be heard and claims
examined and adjusted before this Court
on Monday, February 5, 1910, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. in the Court House in Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
These orders shall be published in the
Minneapolis Spokesman and a copy mailed
to each of the heirs, legatees and deviSess
of said Decedent at least II days before
the date of said hearing on the petition to
prove will.
Witness the Hon. ManIey l. Fosseen,
Judge of Probate Court, this 2sth day of
September, 1889.
Seal of Probate Court
ERNEST P. LORENZ,
Clerk of Probate Court.
ALFRED A. DONAGHUE,
AIS Masonic Temple,
Attorney.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-29
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank each one for
the kindness shown during the ill
ness and death of our uncle, Lone
McGregor, especially our neigh
bors and friends in Minneapolis
and st. Paul and the churches of
the Twin Cities for their words of
comfort and the many beautiful
floral offerings.-Mrs. Mamie Up
tegrove and Mrs. Fanny Lynn,
nieceS.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-29
ww 7W/N TOWN TALKuu

Modern music lovers of the Two Towns the M Club orchids
for taking the Duke Ellington for Monday night the
original had cancelled Result will their
first both dance hear Duke Ellington and his band
Coliseum Monday night with
biggest dance crowd history will probably flock the Lexington Ave-
Ole Twin Talk
They're saving aOns for the who stood by allowed
another the
help hmsef The Butte Cowboy the world
wild NJ He wanted it known via this column
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-29
Credit

To John Munroe goes credit for
most of the photos of old time
Minneapolitans shown in this
paper. Mr.. Munroe has two albums
of photos of pioneer residents.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-29

K. Homer Cannon was Drum
Major of the University of Mime
sofa Band in 1919.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23
Advertising Plan
Shown To Club
Several Important Announce.
ments To Be Made At RO-
tary Club Tonight.

Several important announce
ments will be made tonight at the
weekly meeting of the Jeffersons
Rotary Club, President Levern
Johnson stated yesterday.
He also announced that the
proposed organization meeting
to be held in Sparta next
Tuesday night, has been postpon-
ed on account of an epidemic Of
flu and measles there.
Last Thursday night Rotarian
Dean Mcmillan, program chair
man, presented a varied and
highly entertaining program. Ed
Barr read a humorous club Cos
sip column and Mrs. Ed. M. An
derSOn demonstrated the posSibi-
lities of advertising Ashe county
to the world through the medium
Of motion pictures. She showed
a tWO-reel picture on New Or
leans, which is sponsored by the
New Orleans Chamber of Com
merce and which gives a COM
plete picture of this beautiful
southern city.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23
Mrs. T. G.. Bowie Was Hostess
To The Group: Mrs. An
dersOn Spoke.

New Orleans was the topic of
the program presented to the
Woman's Club Friday afternoon
when Mrs. T. c. Bowie was hos
tess to the group at her home
here.
Mrs. Glenn B. GRAPHICAL, pro-
gram chairman, introduced the
speaker, Mrs. Ed. M. Anderson,
who presented New Orleans as
both and old and a modern city;
and illustrated Her lecture with
a motion picture. The natural
beauty of the city, places Of his
torical interest, as well as mo-
dern development were shown.
The speaker stated that three
flags had flown over this city,
that of the French, Spanish and
lastly the Stars and Stripes. She
explained how the influence of
each cold been seen in the char
acteristics of New Orleans which
has been described as "Ameri-
cas- most interesting city"
Many beautiful ante-bellum
homes and gardens were plctur-
ed, together with parks, lakes
and other places noted for their
beauty.
Mrs. A. B. Hurt, president of
the club expressed the apprecia-
ton of the group for the program.
At the close of the program the
hostess assisted by Mrs. Rufus
Coward served a salad and de-
sert course with Russian tea.
Prior to the program a short
business session was presided ov-
err by the President, Mrs. Hurt,
when reports of the various COM
mittees were heard.
Mrs. Glenn GRAPHICAL announc-
ed that the programs would be
handed to the members by the
next meeting.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23
.MAKING PLANS FOR
SCHOOL EDITION

The Skyland Post is now max
ing final plans to publish its an
nual school and commencement
edition next month and all high
schools that have not turned in
their copy for the issue are re-
quested to do so at once.
In addition to the regular cir
culation of The Post, copies of
the special edition will be sold
by members of the graduating
classes. They are asked to send
in their orders for these extra
copies as soon as possible.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23
Farm Meetings
| To End Friday
Much Interest Shown. Many
Orders Being Placed for
Triple Superphosphate.

The series of community meet
ings that have been held in Ashe
county for the past ten days for
the three-fold purpose of ex-
planning the 1889 farm program,
securing signatures of applicants
for 1888 payments and taking or
ders,Aforss hipmentsaof triple sHpu
erphosphate, will end tomorrow.
County Agent c. J. Rich stat
ed that throuS hout the county
the farmers have co-operated
splendidly and that the attend
ance at the various meetings has
been good.
A meeting will be held at Mel
la at 2:30 this afternoon and at
Landmark school tonight at 7:30.
Tomorrow the schedule calls for
meeting at Idlewild at 2::3O p.
m. and at Transou at 7:30 p. m.
AS explained in a letter which
Mr.. Rich sent out this week, the
triple superphosphate has been
made available through the soil
conservation program as a grant
of aid. Freight charges, which
amount to 80 cents per 100
pounds, are to be paid in ad-
vance. The value of the phos-
phate, at $3.50 per 100 pounds,
is to be deducted from the 1889
payment.
THE use of superpncsphate is
one of the approved practices for
1889. This phosphate is to be used
on pastures, meadows, and GER
tain other grasses and legumes.
When used on these crops alone,
each 100 pounds will count one
unit toward reaching your soil
building goal" the letter explain
ed.
Three carloads have already
been received and orders are be-
ing placed daily by the farmers.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23

Mrs. B. E. Reeves spent Friday
In Sparta. Her grandson, Edwin
Duncan Jr. returned home with
her for the weekend.
Mar. and Mrs. Glenn B. Cray
Deal motored to Lynchburg, Va,
Saturday and returned Sunday,
Mr. and Mrs. j. Lester Sc
graves spent Sunday visiting
friends and relatives in Wautau=
ga county. ~" '~>''f''s''' F'F $50 y 'f'r,.
Mrs. Dean Mcmillan who has
: BEEN confined 10 her home for a
few days through illness. is i'm
proved.
Mr.. Ed. D. Barr and daughter,
Betsy, spent Sunday with rela-
tives in Lansing.
MIR. and Mrs. A. B. Hurt, Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. D. Barr, Mr.. and
Mrs. P. G. Wright and Mrs. Ed.
M. Anderson attended the ban
quet given in North Wilkesboro
Friday night celebrating the
twentieth anniversary of the
founding of the A1nafican Lee
gion. The meeting was held in
the legion hut.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Wright
spent Sunday in Abingdon, Va,
visiting Mr.. Wright's mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Rhodes
have moved from the Mcmillan
residence on Jefferson Ave. to
the home which they recently
purchased from the Tugman's.
Doctor and Mrs. w. B. Tugman
and daughter Miss Ruth Tugman
have moved to the apartment
over Smithey's store where they
will live until they complete
their new home which is to be
erected below Reins-Sturdivant
funeral home.
Mrs. Worth Mcdaniel of Elkin
visited her mother Mrs. Chessie
Neal last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Whiting
ton announce the birth of son
Jack Randolph, March II, Wilkes
hospital. Both mother and baby
are getting along nicely.
Miss Mamie Miller will spend
this weekend in Salisbury as
the guest of Miss Ethel Davis.
Rev. ]. o. Spencer, of Bel Air,
Md, preached the sermon at
the Bina Baptist church last Sun
day. His many friends were glad
to have him visit the church
again.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23
CHILDREN'S HOME
DEFEATS VIC

Virginia-Caro6na, Ashe coun-
tvs champion basketball team
was defeated 1917 last night in
the quarterfinals of the Journal
and Sentinel tournament when
they met he Chidren's Home
team.
This is the first game VIC had
lost this entire season, having
not only won the championship
of Ashe county, but also the tri-
county tournament recently held
at Boone.
Monday VIC. defeated power
full Dobson team to advance to
the quarter finals. Riverview,
another Ashe county team re-
manned in the tournament until
Monday when they were defeat
ed by one point by Pinnacle.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23
New Orleans Was Subject OF
Woman's Club Program Fri.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Weaver
had as their dinner guests Sun
day Mr.. Troy Shatley and
daughters, Gladys, Helen, Ruth
and Carinne, Rev. w. E. Denny
and c. B. Kugler, of Washington
county.
A Revival meeting 10 now in
progress at Friendship, conduct
ed by Rev. w. E. Denny and G.
G. Burkett.
=, Mrs.oC. W.. Galloway of Spruce
Pine is visiting her son and
daughter-in-law Mr.. and Mrs
Jack Galloway here this: week. !,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23
Healing Springs
Hi School News

The PIT. A. of the Healing
Springs high school met Thurs
day afternoon, March l6, in the
high school library with the vice
president, Mrs. B. H. Shepherd,
presiding in the absence of the
president, Mr1. ]. F, Phipps.
After the business meeting,
during which plans for a pro-
gram in the near future were
discussed, Miss Bonnie Dickson
gave splendid talk on "The Co.
operation of the Home and the
School,"
Mrs. w. j. Huneycutt's room
received the picture this month
for having the most grade mo-
theirs present, and Mrs. Arch Nc
Millan'S room received the pic
ture for having the most high
school mothers present. Mr..
Phipps and Mrs. Mcmillan do
mated the pictures.
Saturday evening the juniors
entertained the seniors and fac
ulty at St. Patrick's party. The
gymnasium was beautifully deco
rated in green and white. Appro-
pirate games and contests were
enjoyed, and the St. Patrick
motif was carried out in the re-
freShments.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23
NOTICES BEING SENT TO
DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS

L. P. Coward, register of deeds
and county accountant, is send
ing out notices this week to all
taxpayers who have not paid
their 1886 and '37 county taxes.
Mr.. edward stated that there
is a balance owing for each of
these years of about 100000,
which is regarded as very
good.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23
JOHN BUTLER THOMAS
DIES IN WASHINGTON

News was received here yes
tarday of the death of John But
Ter Thomas, age 80, who died in
Washington, D. c., on March 19.
Funeral service was held at the
home of his mother, Mrs. Marion
Thomas, in Watauga county,
yesterday.
He is survived by his wife, two
sons, four brothers, and one Sis
ter, as well as his mother.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23

The Sequoia Sempervirens,
California giant Redwood, which
is among the earth's oldest living
things, portrayed in the exhibit
of the Redwood Empire at the
California Worlds Fair.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23
BARBER SHOFaWHtEi BE
.,.,. OPENED. IN. JEFFERSON

Announcement is made this
week of the opening Of a barber
shop in:AJefferson snext Monday.
+ 3. H. Richards and Rex Nor
ton, prominent West Jefferson
business men, are the owners and
w. F. Howard, of Sparta, who
is we'll known in this county, will
be in charge.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23

1T would not cost great deal
to make such a picture IN Ashe
county and l am sure it would
be IN great demand in various
sections of the country by civic
clubs and different organiza-
TONS" she stated.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23
5lNs2


With this issue we start a
column which will appear
weekly in this paper. We hope
you will enjoy our efforts and
we will welcome your sugges-
tions.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23

Dad, tell your boy to be
careful with his kite. 1t might
become entangled with our
line and cause him serious in
Jury. Be sure to caution him
not to use any sort of wire, but
a dry string.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23

The distance by road be-
tween Sparta and Indepen-
dence is only six miles but a
telephone call between these
points travels over 200 miles
of line, and is handled by five
different telephone compan-
les.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-03-23
MRS. r. III. SUTHERLAND
LAID TO REST SATURDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. r.
H. Sutherland, of Glade Spring,
Va, who died last Thursday at
the hospital in Abingdon, Va,
were conducted last Saturday at
the Mount Olive church by her
pastor, Rev. c. H. Browning and
the Rev. D. r. Greenboe.
Mrs. Sutherland is survived by
her husband and five children,
Delmar Mock, of Trade, Tenn,
and Mrs. J. F. Copenhaver, of
Glade u dc Spring, Va. children by
a former marriage and Robert
and Kathleen Sutherland, of
Glade Spring and Mrs. Ray
Clark: Lansing She also leaves
one brother and one sister.
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