Demorraiic: iat Bellefonte, Pa., April 13, 1917. SAH, P. GRAY MEEK, - - Editor. Terms of Subscription.—Until further notice this paper will be furnished to. sub- seribers at the following rates: Paid strictly in advance - - $1.50 Paid before expiration of year - 1.75 Paid after expiration of year - -2.00 ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS. Bellefonte Citizens Will . Yards. It is inded gratifying to see that some of the citizens of Bellefonte are taking the “Watchman’s” oft-repeat- ed advice and will cultivate their back yards and gardens to the fullest ex- tent this year. Among the first to take active steps in this direction were ex-Judge Ellis L. Orvis and Dr. Ezra H. Yocum. The former on Tuesday had his entire upper lawn fronting on Lamb street plowed up and harrowed, while Dr. Yocum had practically all the ground in the rear of the parson- age, from the first terrace to Lamb street, ploughed and harrowed. Rus- sell Blair had an apple tree dug out of his garden because it shaded too much ground, rendering it unfit for growing good crops, and he will plant all the space he has. And now that the start has been made by the above people others should follow suit and grow as many vegetables as it is pos- sible to raise in the gardens of Belle- fonte. It will materially reduce your cost of living while the outdoor work in caring for the garden is a healthy occupation. In this connection it might be added that Governor Brum- baugh on Monday sent out the follow- ing appeal to enlist the school chil- dren in the work of gardening: “We are convincingly advised that this country faces a large food short- age in this current year. It is diffi- cult to estimate the value to our * country of any service that will add to our food supply. As enlistment is required by our national government, large numbers cf our hest young men will leave the farms to serve the country. This will further lessen the production of food. “In this emergency and now I call upon you, superintendents, directors and teachers to organize the pupils in your several schools into food grow- ing groups and give these boys and girls practical suggestions and sub- stantial assistance in planting in available school yards and upon their home soil all forms of food plants to the end that these children, too young to enter the army or navy, may per- form an important patriotic duty— that of providing food for our soldiers and sailors and for our great army of industrial workers whose sustenance is essential to our success in this un- happy crisis of our national life.” oe —— —— Cultivate Dr. Kilpatrick’s Dental Parlors Burg- larized. Some person or persons who are ev- dently professionals on a tour of the country forced an entrance into Dr. J. J. Kilpatrick’s dental parlors on the fourth floor of Temple Court, some time on Sunday night and got away with approximately $55.00 worth of gold, as near as the doctor can estimate it. But at that the burg- lars were quite polite and gentle- manly in their work, as several gold teeth, gold filled plates and sets and . quite a quantity of platinum lay on the work bench untouched. The burglar must have forced the outer door in the lower hallway lead- ing to the street, as it is always kept locked at night, and climbing the four flights of stairs was then obliged to pry open the door into the dental par- lors. At that he must have done his work very quietly as the night opera- tor of the American Union Telephone company on the floor below heard no disturbance. Right here it might also be mentioned that police headquarters are on the second floor of the same building. And this leads to the conclusion that he was a member of a gang of professionals. In this con- nection it might be said that an un- known man arrived in Bellefonte on the 8.30 train on Sunday evening and the police have been unable to locate where he spent the night or where he was the next day. The man was well dressed and had the appearance of a gentleman. . A very striking coincidence with this burglary is the fact that three dental parlors in Tyrone were bur- glarized the same night and gold to the value of almost two hundred dol- lars taken. This is probably the same gang that operated in Jefferson and Clearfield counties within the past few months. ——— 0 Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Drusin, of Brooklyn, N. Y., have sent out an- nouncements of the marriage of their daughter, Miss Celia Drusin, to Harry J. Cohen, Bellefonte, the wedding hav- ing taken place on Sunday, March 25th. The bridegroom is very well known here and will be recalled by readers of the “Watchman” as our very efficient correspondent during the months that Troop L was at El Paso, Texas, Mr. Cohen being a corporal in the Troop. After April 15th Mr. and Mrs. Cohen will be at home at No. 259 Rutledge street, Brooklyn, N. Y. GA —The “Watchman” has all the news S—————— KERR.—David Livingstone Kerr, a’ well known resident of Potter town- ship, died at his home at Centre Hall last Friday morning following almost a year’s illness with a malignant dis- ease. He was a son of Alexander and Mary Ann Kerr and was born near Tusseyville on May 23rd, 1836, hence was almost eighty-one years old. When a young man he engaged in farming, an occupation he followed many years. Since his retirement he has made his home in Centre Hall He was affiliated with the Presbyter- ian church and was a man respected and esteemed by all who knew him. © He was thrice married, his first wife having been Sarah Spangler, the second Susan Neff and the third Mrs. Amanda Spangler, who survives. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. John Odenkirk. Funeral services were held at his late home at 9.30 o’clock on Tuesday morning by Rev. Josiah Still, of the Presbyterian church, as- sisted by Rev. Walter H. Williams, of the Methodist church, after which the remains were taken to Tusseyville for burial in the Zion cemetery. : Il Il KUNES.—Mrs. Frances Shaw Kunes, widow of the late William Kunes, died at her home at Blanch- ard at 2.10 o’clock on Monday follow- ing an illness of some months as the result of a general breakdown in health. She was 76 years 8 months and 22 days old and practically her entire life was spent at Blanchard. She was a member of the Church of Christ since early girlhood and a woman who had the love and respect of all who knew her. Her husband died a few years ago but surviving her are the following children: Campbell Kunes, of John- sonburg; Albert, of Blanchard; W. Sheridan, of Corning, N. Y.; Edward, of Erie; Percy, Harry and C. Milton, of Blanchard; Mrs. W. A. Bowes, of Blanchard, with whom she made her home the past year. She also leaves one brother and a sister, Mitchell Bechdell and Mrs. S. K. Spangler both of Blanchard. Funeral services were held at the Bowes home at two o’clock on. Wed- nesday afternoon by Rev. W. L. Dud- ley, after which burial was made in the Baptist cemetery. Il Il LONG.—Mrs. Ellen Corman Long, wife of Samuel Long, of Gregg town- ship, died at the Bellefonte hospital on Sunday following an operation a month previous for gall stones. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Corman, deceased, was horn in Gregg township, and was 64 years, 8 months and 17 days old. In addi- tion to her husband she is survived by the following children: Mrs. A. L. Dunkle, of Spring Mills; George K., of Madisonburg; Mrs. A. J. Burrell, of Millheim; Maurice K. and Gardner, of Spring Mills. She also leaves two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Washing- ton Garbrick, of Lancaster; Andrew Corman and Mrs. John Horner, of Spring Mills. Rev. L. A. Miller had charge of the funeral which was held at her late home at Spring Mills yesterday morn- ing, after which burial was made in the Union cemetery at Farmer’s Mills. il l GINGERICH.—After an illness of less than a week John Gingerich aged 40 years and five months, passed away at Boalsburg, Sunday morn- ing at 9 o'clock. Mr. Gingerich was a resident of that vicinity during his entire life and was an honest, up- right citizen, respected by all who knew him: Surviving are his wife, Ella Segner Gingerich, five girls and one boy: Mildren, Sara, Katherine, Margaret, Harry and Marie; also his mother, Mrs. Sara Gingerich; two sisters, Mrs. George Ishler and Mrs. : Nannie Zerby, of State College, and one brother, A. E. Gingerich of that place. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. S. C. Stover, were held in the Reformed church on Wednesday morning, burial being made in the Union cemetery. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. : i Il JOHNSON.—Peter Johnson, a for- mer Ferguson township resident, died at his home in Indiana, Pa., on March 25th, of general infirmities, aged 87 years. For seventy years he had been a zealous member of the Methodist church. Surviving him are five sons and two daughters. The remains were taken to Pine Grove Mills where funeral services were held at four o’clock last Wednesday afternoon by Rev. L. N. Fleck, burial being made in the new cemetery. 1 Il HINKLE.—Rev. Richard Hinkle, one of the oldest ministers in the Cen- tral Pennsylvania conference, died at his home in York, last Saturday after- noon, aged 87 years. During his ac- tive ministerial life he filled various appointments throughout the confer- ence and his patriarchal figure was quite well known by Methodists every- where. Burial was made at York on Tuesday afternoon. MOYER.—Mrs. Rachael A. Moyer, widow of J. H. Moyer, died at her: home in Lock Haven on Friday morn- ing as the result of a general break- down in health. She was a daughter | i of Andrew and Mary Bell, and was | | born at Aaronsburg, this county, on' December 24th, 1839, hence had reach- ed the advanced age of 77 years, 3. months and 14 days. In 186 united in marriage to J. T. Shearer, | are H. G. Shearer, of Lock Haven, and Mrs. Luke Griskey, of Erie. She also leaves one brother and two sisters, namely: George W. Bell, of St. Jo- seph, Mo.; Mrs. Harry W. Brown, of Williamsport, and Mrs. James Kam- | merdiner, of Bradford. The funeral was held at one o’clock on Monday afternoon, burial being made in the Highland cemetery, Lock Haven. I i McCAFFERTY.—Catharine B. Wil- liams McCafferty, widow of the late Charles McCafferty, died in the hos- pital at Atlantic City, N. J., on Mon- day. She went to the hospital about ten days previous for treatment but her condition was not considered very serious even as late as Sunday. She was seventy-seven years old and a na- tive of Centre county, most of her life having been spent in Bellefonte. Her surviving step-children are Chas. K,, of Bradford, and Lewis, who lives near Bradford. Private burial will be made in Philadelphia this (Friday) after- noon. Farm Bureau Work to be Tried in Centre County. The recently organized Centre County Farm Bureau was given a new lease of life last Friday afternoon when the officers and executive com- mittee of that body met in the court house at this place. They were called together by chair- man John S. Dale, for the purpose of putting the question squarely up to the County Commissioners as to whether that Board expected to do anything in the way of supporting the move- ment. : It will be recalled that at the time the Bureau was organized the Com- missioners were petitioned to make an appropriation of $1200.00 a year from the county funds for the partial support of the movement. If that had been done the federal government, through The Pennsylvania State Col- lege, would have provided for the ad ditional expenses of the Bureau. And the Commissioners had the warrant of law to make such an appropriation, but they did not feel disposed to act at that time. On Friday they met again with the officers of the Board and after a thorough discussion of the matter promised that they would go into ex- ecutive session at an early date and decide definitely what they would do. Later in the afternoon the Com- missioners met and voted an appro- priation of $300 from the county funds to be applicable during this year. Messrs. Noll and Miller favored the measure, but Commissioner Grove refused to go on record either for or against it. If ever there was a time in the his- tory of Centre county when the last degree of its agricultural efficiency should be developed IT IS RIGHT NOW. When the entire country is aroused to the grave crisis that is confronting us and every resource is being mobilized if rich agricultural communities like Centre are to be laggards then we are wanting in realization of our patriotic duty. The appropriation of $300 a year means only 1% cts. a year for each taxable in the county. It should have been four times that much which would have meant a tax of a little less than 8 cts. per annum for each of us. Let us hope that the Commission- ers will at once revise their action so as to start this work at once and on such a scale as will bring credit to historic old Centre. Part of Spring Creek Closed to Fisher- men. Fish Commissioner N. R. Buller this week issued an order closing spring creek to fishermen from the lower side of the High street bridge to the Lewis- burg & Tyrone railroad trestle and as far south as the big spring. The order was made in accordance with an Act of the Legislature providing for the closing of trout streams, or any portion thereof deemed desirable for spawning purposes, Notices will be posted this week and any person violating the same will be liable to arrest and fine. Soft Coal Up, Hard Coal Down. Bellefonte coal dealers on Monday revised their retail prices on coal, soft coal going up $2.00 a ton and hard coal down. Snow Shoe coal went from $4.00 to $6.00, and cannell coal from $5.00 to $6.50. Pea coal was reduced from $6.50 to $6.00; chestnut $7.80; stove and egg $7.60 to $7.10. Architect.—Anna W. Keichline, 1864 she was | at Aaronsburg, and a year or two died as he was being carried into the | later they moved to Lock Haven. Mr. | i Shearer died about 1884, and in 1963 | she married J. H. Moyer, a girlhood | sweetheart. They spent five years at | fonte. The boy was on his way home Hiawatha, Kan., where Mr. Moyer | died, when Mrs. Moyer returned to | the Bellefonte bottling works wagon Lock Haven. Her surviving children | driven by Mordecai Miller drove along be attached to any one. Bellefonte, Pa. 62-4-6m BOY KILLED BY AUTO. Milesburg Lad Meets Sudden Death | on Wednesday Afternoon. Running in front of Mrs. George F. | i Harris’ automobile on Wednesday afternoon Edgar Letterman, the seven | year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George | Letterman, of Milesburg, was struck | by the machine, knocked down and | i run over, and injured so badly that he ' house. i The Lettermans live almost at the! end of the street on the way to Belle- ; from school about 4.30 o’clock when on its way to Milesburg and the boy jumped on the rear of the wagon. Mrs. Harris, accompanied by Mrs. A. QO. Furst and Mrs. John I. Curtin, with Ellis Hines at the wheel, were on their way home from Curtin. Just as they turned out to pass the wagon, which was then opposite the Letterman home, the boy’s mother, who was in the yard, motioned to him to come in. He jumped off and ran right in front of the machine. He was struck on the head by the lamp and knocked down, and run over by at least the rear wheel of the car. The driver stopped the car within its own length, got out and picked the boy up and carried him into the house. He gasped twice and died in the man’s arms. The aecident is deplorable as as well as unfortunate but no blame can In addition to the grief stricken parents the following brothers and sisters survive: Ethel, George, Al- fred, Russell, Catharine, Helen, El- mer and a baby brother. The funer- al will be held at two o’clock tomor- row (Saturday) afternoon. Held School for Long Distance Op- erators. A school of instruction for inde- pendent long distance telephone op- erators was held on Monday and Tuesday of this week, by the United Telephone & Telegraph Co., under the auspices of: the Eastern Traffic association, with headquarters at Philadelphia. The school sessions were held in one of the class rooms of the Belle- fonte Academy through the courtesy of Prof. James R. Hughes. Arrange- ments for the school were cared for by Manager H. W. Smith, of the Unit- ed Telephone & Telegraph Co., and Mr. E. L. Hughes, assistant state service engineer for the Eastern Traf- fic association. Mr. Hughes is a brother of Prof. Hughes and makes his headquarters in Bellefonte when not traveling for the State on the business of the Traffic association. The school held in Bellefonte is part of the state-wide campaign of instruction for independent long dis- tance operators now being conducted by the Eastern Traffic association, which has for its membership the ma- jority of independent telephone com- panies in Pennsylvania. The purpose of this educational plan is the attain- ment of a still higher grade of effi- ciency for an already efficient service and the complete standardization of long distance operating practice for independent toll and long distance telephone lines. The Bellefonte school was conduct- ed by W. H. Hay, state service engi- neer of the Eastern Traffic associa- tion, who has under his supervision the series of schools now being held throughout eastern Pennsylvania. Those who were in attendance at the Bellefonte school were as follows: Bellefonte.—Lucy Miller, Kate McGowan, Ruth Johnson, Elizabeth Badger, Anne Eckenroth, Sarah Love, Esther Bryan. Mill Hall.—Ella Calderwood, Ethel Strunk, Georgia Calderwood, Jeanette Meyers. Centre Hall.—Margaret Jacobs, Bertha Snyder. Millheim.—Maybell Zeigler, Mildred Maize. State College.~Mary Slagle, Besse Breon. Lock Haven.—Maude Fleming, Harriet Cawley, Ethel Miller, Marian Probst, KEleanor Ritter, Madaline Bower. Beech Creek.—Wilda Berry, Sylvia Miller. Howard.—Mrs. Zelma Jordon, Anna Boon. Snow Shee.—Laura Banks, Maude Banks. Zion.—Pearl Shaffer. ee Alp lr ett. Big Time at P. O. S. of A. The Bellefonte Lodge Patriotic Or- der Sons of America had a big blow- out on Tuesday evening to mark the closing of their membership camp- aign. The affair was held in the hall of Gregg Post and was attended by over two hundred people. Milton R. Johnson presided and the program in- cluded patriotic addresses by Dr. A. M. Schmidt, Dr. Ezra H. Yocum and Col. H. S. Taylor. Col. Emanuel Noll gave a very patriotic toast to the American flag. Bailey’s orchestra furnished the music and there were several recitations and a one act dra- ma by the Dorcas society of the Meth- odist church, At the close of the ex- ercises very appetizing refreshments were served. : ) The Bellefonte Lodge was instituted less than six months ago but it has already grown to be among the larg- est in the county, having about one hundred and eighty members. The -Lodge meets regularly in the Gregg Post rooms. *oo Victor machines, records, sup- plies.—At Cohen & Co. 15-1t Patriotism and Preparedness in Centre County. [Continued from page 8, Col. 4.] grand jury room of the court house at eight o'clock this (Friday) evening for the purpose of taking some action along the line of preparedness, con- servation or anything that is deemed necessary to place Bellefonte in the front line of action in this national crisis. A big attendance is desired. Poor Argument. Talking to a farmer a few days ago we advised him to plow up a bad field of wheat and plant corn. He replied that he expected wheat to reach $3.00 a bushel by next fall so that if he has only half a- crop in actual yield he will get double the price for it so be just as well off as if he had a bumper crop and sold it for $1.50 per bushel. Let us see. You will all agree that 25 bushels te the acre is a wonderful vield in Centre county. In fact the average is between 18 and 19. But for the sake of the argument let us take the average yield at 25. Now if this farmer gets half a crop he will get 12% bushels which, sold at $3.00 would yield him $37.50 per acre. Now suppose he plants this acre to corn. He will certainly get 80 if not 100 bushels of corn to the acre. If wheat goes to $3.00 corn will go to $1.50 and if he has a yield of only 80 bushels of corn to the acre it would bring him $60 as against the $37.50 that the same acre would have return- ed him through its poor wheat crop. The argument is all in favor of reseeding bad grain fields, both from an economic standpoint and because corn will really be more needed than wheat during the next summer and fall. First in Active Service. Philip Reynolds and Gordon Mont- gomery will have the distinction of be- ing the first Bellefonte young men to enter active service since the declara- tion of war with Germany, according to a letter received by Col. W. F. Reynolds last Saturday. These two young men left Bellefonte three weeks ago for New- port, R. I. Last Friday they received orders to go out under sealed orders on Saturday with a crew of fourteen others. Reynolds went out with the rank of a gunner and Montgomery as a machin- ist’'s mate. It is presumed: that they bave been assigned to the mosquito fleet doing patrol duty off Long Island coast. ——A report comes from Millheim in effect that the pupils of the Mill- heim High school this, week sent a Round Robin to the school board stat- ing that if a forty foot flag pole is not raised at the school building by April 20th they will quit attending school until one is raised. The 1916 class of the school purchased a large flag on condition that the school board erect a pole which has not yet been done, and the present pupils believe that now is the time to have the flag flung to the breeze. el —— Wireless Stations Dismantled. The Bellefonte school board receiv- ed official notice from Washington on Monday to dismantle the wireless sta- tion at the High school house and to keep it out of commission until per- mission was given for restoring the same. Consequently on Tuesday op- erator John Cunningham .made the necessary disconnections. The order affects about a dozen amateur wire- less stations within this district. Celebrated Ninety-fourth Anniver- : sary. George W. Lingle, a life-long resi- dent of Beech Creek but who spent the latter part of the winter in Belle- fonte with his daughter, Mrs. James Clark, was ninety-four years old last Friday and in celebration of the event a family reunion was held and birth- day dinner served at the Clark home on High street. Among the children present were Frank Lingle, of John- sonburg; Wynn, of Emporium; Mrs. Packer, of Williamsport, and Mrs. Clarence Gladfelter, of Jersey Shore. One granddaughter, Mrs. John H. Winslow, of Jersey Shore, was also present. During the day many Belle- fonte friends called at the Clark home to tender their congratulations to the venerable gentleman. In his young days Mr. Clark was a canal boat captain and not only served on boats between Lock Haven and Bellefonte but traveled as far as Phil- adelphia. He has always been a Dem- ocrat and a strong prohibitionist. Not- withstanding his advanced age he still enjoys good health and it would not be surprising if he lived to celebrate his centennary. - sae Red Men to Hold Convention. Nehasane Tribe Independent Order of Red Men, of Bellefonte, will be the hosts today of a district convention of Red Men to be held in their hall in the Cen- tre County bank building. Represénta- tives will be here from the Tribes at State College, Snow Shoe, Clarence and Milesburg. Among the high officials of the Order who will be present are Great Sacham John M. Coombe, of Mahanoy City, and James Uzzle, of Snow Shoe, the district deputy Sachem. FLAG RAISING AT TITAN CO. Big Crowd Cheers Loudly as Stars and Stripes are Hoisted Aloft. Local history was made at the Titan Metal company’s plant near Miles- burg, at twelve o’clock on Saturday when a big American flag was raised over the main building of the plant. The flag was presented to William Dunkle, the oldest employee who is a Civil war veteran with a fine record. Mr. Blanchard made the presenta- tion speech and Mr. Dunkle accepted the flag with a pledge of loyalty for- ever. And then, while Our Boys band of Milesburg played “The Star Span- stood with uncovered heads and the flag was hoisted and unfurled to the breeze by Miss Margaret Zimmerman, a grand-daughter of the late Lyman T. Eddy, who for so many years was associated with the McCoy & Linn Iron company. This ceremony over Col. H. S. Tay- lor was introduced and in a brief speech told the assembled crowd that now that war has been declared it is the duty of every true American citizen to show his patriotism by standing shoulder to shoulder in sup- port of the President and the stars and stripes which they had just seen unfurled to the breeze. ‘This was the first flag so far as the writer knows raised above any manu- facturing plant in Centre county after the declaration of war, and probably among the first few in the State. College Prohibition Workers Meet in Convention. Hundreds of delegates from leading schools and colleges of this State are expected to attend the annual conven- tion of the Intercollegiate Prohibition Association of Pennsylvania, to be held at State College, April 20, 21 and 22. In addition to addresses given by some of the foremost prohibition workers of the country, a feature of the convention will be the annual ora- torical contest of the association. Winners of local contests, held during’ the past winter throughout the State, will compete at that time for the state prize. The first prize is a purse of $50, donated by Charles M. Huston, of Coatesville A second prize of $25 also will be given. Some of the principal convention speakers will be ex-Governor J. Frank Hanley, of Indiana, president of the Flying Squadron Foundation; Profes- sor Charles Scanlon, of Pittsburgh, secretary of the National Inter- church Temperance Foundation, and Dr. D. Leigh Colvin, president of Na- Will sociation. The officers of the State association are the following: President, George G. Weber, Pennsylvania State Col- lege; vice-president, Albert A. Lein- ninger, Albright College; secretary, Paul G. Hay, Franklin and Marshall College; treasurer, Lawrence DD. Whit- ing, Pennsylvania State College. ~ roe This Week Twenty Years Ago. Fire destroyeed the plant of the Bellefonte Edison Electric Illuminat- ing company, causing a loss of $20,000 in darkness. Fire also destroyed the homes of Charles Dan and John Shawley, on Halfmoon hill, the resi- dence of John Breon, at Millheim, and the Thomas Adams stable in Miles- burg. Bids for the new public building on Howard street were opened by ‘borough council. The W. R. Jenkins’ patent weldless rake was put on the market. Burglars blew the safe of Chauncey F. York, the Malena man at Warriors- mark, but got no money. A Howard man was arrested on the charge of arson for setting fire to his house a year previous. Sheriff W. M. Cronister had two full columns of sheriff’s sales advertised in the “Watchman,” something that does not often happen these days. ——The annual report of the Union cemetery association up to April 4th, 1917, shows receipts during the year of $1564.24, and expenditures of $1512.88, leaving a balance in the treasury of $51.36. The association has no indebtedness and has $2,225 in the perpetual care fund. Among the receipts for the year were $459 for the purchase of lots and $402 for per- mits. The total number of lots now under perpetual care is twenty-seven. Monday’s meeting was called to con- sider the question of a new fence, but it was decided to call a meeting of all the lot owners for the first Monday in June to be held in the grand jury room in the court house to consider the matter. soo ——0On Wednesday the Pennsylva- nia railroad company filed two bonds in the prothonotary’s office, one in fa- vor of Belle Mattern and her husband, John A. Mattern, of Julian, and the other in favor of H. Laird Curtin, to reimburse them for land to be taken at Julian and Curtin for the purpose of widening and improving the Bald Eagle Valley railroad at those places. This is in line with the extensive im- provements to be made at Mileshurg i this summer. gled Banner” the large crowd present tional Intercollegiate Prohibition As- and throwing a good part of the town ud Sot i Se?
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