Republican Ticket Listed by The Intelligencer
The Intelligencer lists the Republican ticket with state leaders H C Wheeler for Governor Geo Van Houten for lieutenant governor M S Weaver for instruction T Sabin for instruction and forces commissioner T Campbell. legislative and county candidates including T C McCall A L Stuntz J Reed D W Church H D Chamberlin and John Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Wheeler
Sac
Geo. van Houten
Taylor
M. Weaver
Hardin
Oat Sabin
Clinton
T. Campbell
Jasper
Cube Caines
J. ¥. Reed
D. W. Church
H. D. Chamberlin
Cube A Viche
John Johnson
Boies Claims Iowa Corn Losses Signal Farm Struggles
Gov Boies at New York banquet cites Iowa corn losses over five years, with crop value averaging six seven cents per acre below production costs. He argues corn is most profitable crop only due to land and capital tied to farming, asserting similar shortfalls for all six staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boies
New York
Iowa
Captain Tom McCall for State Senate Election
The piece lauds Captain Tom McCall as a principled public servant with a record of usefulness. It notes his first public role in 1862 in the Iowa House of Representatives and his wartime service during an extra session to raise and organize the 32d Iowa Infantry, where he served as quartermaster. The tribute underscores his efficiency and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa House of Representatives
Senate
Kirkwood
McCall
Iowa Infantry
Story
Boone
McCall Poised For Senate Run On Republican Ticket
The article profiles Mr. McCall a former captain and quartermaster, now a successful businessman and former state representative. It lauds his experience, speaking skill, and independent stance, predicting a strong Republican campaign and a likely large victory margin.
Iowa political mood split renews GOP despondency
Kate Field aims to rally Iowa Democrats while Republicans in the state express despondency over the year ahead. The split tone reflects uncertain political landscape and party momentum.
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Kate Field
Iowa
Farmer Wheeler on acreage and servantry under loss
The article critiques a Sunday Leader piece about Farmer Wheeler noting the omission of practical details on sustaining magnificence and large estate labor. It cites Governor Boies claiming crops are harvested and sold at a loss of 67 cents per unit, questioning how broad acres remain beautiful.
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Wheeler
Sunday
Boies
Boies Delivers Long Delayed Letter on Prohibition and Tariff
The piece notes Boies accepted a political position and focuses on his views in a letter. He argues for abandoning prohibition as a means to control liquor traffic due to urban support. The remainder discusses silver and tariff, repeating a belief that farm products do not fairly compensate farmers in plentiful seasons.
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the Democracy
Boies
Marvellious Ie
The
Democratic
Waterloo Camp Managers Refuse Deal Spark Interest
Last week in Waterloo a deal drew attention as camp managers refused terms, prompting speculation on future arrangements. The dispute centers on leadership and access at the facility, with stakeholders watching closely for a negotiated resolution.
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Waterloo
Reverend Stevenson Speaks on The Saloon at Temperance Meeting
The meeting in progress hears Rev. Stevenson, pastor of a city Congregational church, address temperance on The Saloon. He was invited by the W C T U to discuss temperance amid concerns a board member's politics might influence the talk. The incident underscores Republican party support, yet ministers for temperance remain unsilenced.
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Stevenson
Board of Managers
Republican Party
Veterans pensions drive Iowa political battlegrounds
The Register notes more than 30 000 Union soldiers or dependents in Iowa receive pensions, arguing Republican appropriations honor veterans and fulfill wartime pledges, while Democratic papers attack the measure as betrayal and ingratitude to those who fought.
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Iowa
Congress
Republican Party
Iowa Weather Clippings Reflect Bountiful Harvest Prospects
Central Station Des Moines reports a cool week with sunshine below normal and rainfall above average statewide. The July tornadoes caused light flood damage and crop losses. harvests progress with spring grain threshing underway and hay oats barley flax wheat and potatoes forecast near average despite late corn needing warm August and September weather.
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Central Station
Des Moines
Law
S. E
E. C
Death of Hon. M. M. Walden Ex Lieutenant Governor
Ex Lieutenant Governor M. M. Walden of Centerville died in Washington D C yesterday after years of poor health. A familiar Iowa political figure he led a life of strict integrity and served in important public roles with honor to the state.
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M. M. Walden
Centerville
Washington, D. C
Walden
Iowa
Walden Career Chronicle in Iowa Politics
The piece traces Walden’s 1868 election as senator by Appanoose Republicans, a nomination for lieutenant governor in 1869 on a ticket with Merrill and Dillon, a later Forty-second Congress seat from the Fourth Iowa district, a two year return to the Iowa legislature, and his service in Washington after adjournment. It notes his quiet social life, broad popularity, and warm state-wide friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acppanoose County
Samuel Merrill
John F. Dillion
Supreme Court
Walden
Lawa
Appanoose County
Iowa
Appanoose
Washington
Ple
Register
Washington Letter Indicts Clarkson Aiming for National Role
Washington July 27 91 Hon J S Clarkson vice chairman of the Republican National Committee and President of the National League of Republican Clubs is in Washington for matters tied to the National executive committee meeting in Philadelphia on the 29th inst. He is seen as a major influence in the coming national campaign and likely to become chairman of the National committee when Senator Quay retires. He may also be a candidate for second place on the national ticket next year and would bring strong support from the party’s younger element if he consents. Clarkson says the presidential campaign has opened and Republicans must work hard to stay in power. He plans to use the republican clubs as key instruments and relies on Republican press help to spread the truth and republican principles. He argues that right ideas of good government make a republican, a view not favored by mugwumps. The piece notes Thomas B Coulter Sixth Auditor and Ohio Republican leader as a top bureau chief and hard worker in the Ohio Republican association.
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Washington
Hon
Clarkson
Republican National Committee
National League of Republican Clubs
National Executive Committee
Philadelphia
National League
Quay
Nancy
Thomas B. Coulter
Ohio
Ohio Republican Association
Pine Ridge Agency
Army
Interior Department
Brice
Campbell
Senate
United States Senate
Proctor
Edmunds
Gov
Cheney
Vermont
Crisp
Des Moines Letter Chronicles Bank Robbery Plot and Local News
Des Moines letter reports a failed bank robbery scheme involving Sam Cooper Jim Dimmitt and Shannon the city reporter who warned the plan. It also notes the funeral of Col Merritt former mayor ex postmaster, Gen James M Tuttle donating items to the state collection, and local industrial updates including M H King using a new grading machine and inspector Morgan Thomas predicting active coal mining.
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Andrew Dupont
Winterset
United States
Ethridge
Bonds
P. J. McAtee
Sam Cooper
East Capitol Avenue
Jim Dimmitt
Des Moines
American Saving Bank
East Locust Street
Shannon
Cooper
Elliott
Dimmitt
Col
Wm. H. Merritt
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
J. J. Watkins
Col. Merritt
James M. Tuttle
Shiloh
Iowa
Aldrich
State Capitol
M. H. King
F. C. Austin
Morgan Thomas
Interior to take Pine Ridge agency control August 1
A news summary reports that on August 1 the Pine Ridge agency will shift from army to Interior Department control with Indian agents resuming charge. Army officers at other agencies to be replaced. The plan aims to streamline operations and reduce wartime measures.
Milwaukee capitalists plan new mines near the city
Reports describe eight hour strikes draining coal surpluses and forecast an active season with healthy markets. Milwaukee investors back new shaft projects near Des Moines while Union Coal plans expansion in the east Des Moines field, signaling strong mining activity ahead.
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Milwaukee
Union Coal Company
Des Moines
Andrews
State Board of Health
Davenport Dubuque
Keokuk
Omaha
Board of Health of Art
State News From Colfax to Davenport and Cedar River Tragedies
Colfax hosts the United Presbyterian synod while Cedar Falls sisters Mary and Bertha Thompson drown in the Cedar River. Low Moor station agent robbed, and Governor Boies revokes Stormy Jordan’s suspension causing Democratic surprise. Killed crossing tracks near Samville include Mrs. J H Johnson and her grandson. Woodell siblings near Sioux City go insane and are admitted to asylum. Mt. Vernon resident Herbert W. Alden drowns in Cedar River at the Palisades. Col. Merritt dies in Cedar Rapids, a Democrat figure and Des Moines notable. Des Moines officers burn 269 kegs of beer seized from a car. Cattle disease spreads near Emmetsburg. Sayres to investigate. Heavy rains in Cherokee flood the flats. evacuations completed with minimal damage. National Guard regiments listed for review by Governor. Sioux City attorney Carter confirms possible city fines under Palmer license law fund school use if legally classified.
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Herbert W. Alden
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Cedar River
Pallisades
Col. Merritt
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Brusch
Harry Murphy
Sioux City
Alex. Gray
Murphy
Gray
East Des Moines
McFadden
Justice Stahl
East Side
Boies
Emmetsburg
E. E. Sayres
Algona
Cherokee
Adjutant General’s Office
Lowa National Guard
Waterloo
Shenandoah
Indianola
Davenport
John R. Carter
Law and Order League
Stone
Carter
League
It Should Be in Every House Dr Kings New Discovery
It should be in every house says J B Wilson of Sharpsburg Pa. His wife was saved from pneumonia after grippe with Dr Kings New Discovery after other remedies failed. Robert Barber of Cooksport Pa. claims the medicine did more for his lung trouble than anything else. Trial bottles at L M Bosworths Drug Store 50 cents and 1.00.
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J. B. Wilson
Clay St
Sharpsburg
Dr. King
Grippe
Robert Barber
Cooksport
L. M. Bosworth’s
Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers promotes tidy beards
An ad describes Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers as a never failing remedy to prevent a faded discolored beard. It presents a personal grooming cure aimed at improving facial hair appearance.
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Buckingham
Forewoman Fired Over Harsh Fines in New York Dry Goods
A New York dry goods store dismissed a forewoman after she refused to fine female workers for minor missteps. The move drew praise for standing up for workers over salary, honoring humanity.
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New York
Ayer's Sarsaparilia Sets Market Standard
The product's rising popularity spurred many competitors, yet the steady demand confirms the superior merits of Dr. Ayer's preparation as shoppers seek its proven benefits.
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Ayer
Campbell Says Fight to the Death Echoes Vest Tariff Clash
Governor Campbell declares the struggle will be an all out fight to the death. Senator Vest compared current tariff battle to his 1888 clash, while Campbell likens himself to Vest and the fox in a fable, but McKinley will win the political contest.
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Campbell
Vest
Fox
McKinley
Ayer's Cathartic Pills Endorsed by Leading Physicians
The pills are praised by top doctors as pure vegetable medicine without calomel or harmful drugs. They are described as gentle yet effective, stimulating and strengthening the bowels and several internal organs.
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Ayer
Ugh
Democratic interview sparks GOP clash over Sherman and Foraker
A partisan exchange opens as Democrats press Republican figures on policy. The dialogue centers on Sherman and Foraker amid campaign strategy as political tensions rise and public attention sharpens.
Electric Bitters advertised as universal remedy
Advertorial copy touts Electric Bitters as a pure medicine curing liver and kidney ailments, pimples, boils, salt rheum, malaria, fevers, headaches, constipation, and indigestion. It promises full satisfaction or money back and lists L M Bosworth's Drugstore as the seller with bottles priced at 25 cents and 1.00.
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L. M. Bosworth
Canadian observer notes Americans in exile avoid politics
A Canadian gentleman reports that Americans who settled abroad are retiring and not given to politics. He says Uncle Sam has a sizable family across the border and it is his good fortune they have gone to stay.
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Canada
Sam
A Husband's Mistake in Restorative Claims
An old promotion claims Dr Miles Restorative aids wives and children from headaches dizziness neuralgia sleeplessness and nervousness. Druggists report universal satisfaction and huge sales with notices from Woodworth Co Ft Wayne Snow Co Syracuse N Y C Wolf Hillsdale Mich and others. Free trial bottles and book on Nervous Diseases offered at L M Bosworth's.
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Miles
Woodworth & Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Snow & Co
Syracuse
N. Ti
C. Wolf
Hillsdale
Mich
L. M. Bosworth’s
Germans Support Silver Coinage in U S
The two German language papers in the United States back free coinage of silver. German-American citizens are praised for their loyalty and support for the silver dollar.
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United States
The Secret of Success by a Local Drugist
L M Bosworth a druggist touts perseverance as the secret to success while promoting a wide line of perfumeries cosmetics and medicines. He urges those with heart and breathing troubles to try Dr Miles New Heart Cure and promises the largest sales for a similar remedy along with a free book of testimonials.
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L. M. Bosworth
Miles
Why I am a Protectionist
Senator J N Dolph argues in favor of protectionism asserting historical prosperity linked to tariffs. He contends government should safeguard labor, diversify industry, and ensure American workers receive fair compensation for domestically produced goods to sustain national wealth and citizen prosperity.
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J. N. Dolph
United States
Oregon
Perfect health by De Witt’s Little Early Risers pill
J Poultney Bigelow continues work on the conclusion of his Germany history covering 1795 to 1816. The mention highlights a medical patent pill claim and a scholars’ ongoing research.
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de Witt
J. Poultney Bigelow
Germany
Merits of De Witt’s Little Early Risers Rise in Popularity
De Witt's Little Early Risers are praised for not causing gripe nausea or pain, earning popularity. Druggists say the pills would not ruin a drug store. The Democratic tickets in Ohio are headed by a rooster that will look sorry after the election.
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de Witt
Ohio
De Witt's Sarsaparilla Benefits Advertised
An old advertisement touts De Witt's Sarsaparilla as cleansing the blood increasing appetite and toning the system. It claims to have helped many people with blood disorders and suggests it will help you.
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de Witt
President Harrison Faces Cape May Point Fence Tale
President Harrison's defense of the Cape May Point fence is noted as a sign of his skill in building political fences. The reference frames the incident as a metaphor for his diplomatic and party-building abilities.
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Harrison
Cape May Point
De Witts Sarsaparilla Promises Cure Claims
The ad-promoting text asserts De Witt’s Sarsaparilla destroys poisons like scrofula skin disease eczema and rheumatism and saves lives with timely use. It also notes Senator Stanford of California says he will not be a candidate for president voluntarily nor involuntarily.
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de Witt
Stanford
California
De Witt's Little Early Risers Advertise Cure
An ad copy touts De Witt's Little Early Risers pills as a cure for constipation and headache. It also mentions Ohio's natural gas reports and political figures with enough gas to cover losses.
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Ohio
Blood impurities and speed in trotting tastes
People with impure blood may be said to exist not live. Life is robbed of half its joys when the blood is loaded with impurities and disease. Correct this condition with DeWitt's Sarsaparilla, it is reliable. Robert Bonner has spent over $600,000 on his speedy trotter passion.
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DeWitt
Robert Bonner
Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Praised by Readers and Advertisers
A collage of testimonials and ads from Leonard Texas and Ames Iowa praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Woolford's Sanita Lotion. It promotes L M Bosworth Druggist in Ames and notes Democratic Party political commentary and regional zeal.
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Albert Erwin
Leonard, Texas
Graphic
Chamberlain
L. M. Bosworth
Woolford
L. M. Bosworth Druggist
Ames, In
M. L. Johnson
Everett, Simpson Co
Mr. Clark
O. H. Clark
Orangeville
Texas
Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Promises World Best Cure
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay and guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 25 cents per box offered by L M Bosworth, Druggist.
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L. M. Bosworth
Free American Farmer Magazine Offer For Subscribers
Farmers can receive a free one year subscription to the American Farmer published in Cleveland Ohio by paying all arrears and subscribing in advance. New subscribers also receive a year free with payment in advance. The 16 page illustrated paper promotes agricultural education and costs one dollar normally. Call to see a sample copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Canada
Bak Trust Reprint Offer Delivers Encyclopaedia Britannica
Six months into a $1.50 per volume reprint of Encyclopaedia Britannica in 25 volumes the Bak Trust promotes its bargain. The English edition costs $8.00 a volume, Scribner $5.00, while their set remains $1.50 per volume with easy payments. Volume 1 offered at 60 cents plus 40 cents postage. payment on volume 1 credited toward the full set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Express
Little girl defines medicine as not to cold again
A young girl uses a simple definition to explain medicine as something that prevents future coldness. Her notion reflects a child's practical view of health and treatment in everyday life.
Free medicinal recipe offered for lung ailments and nervous debility
An elderly physician claims a vegetable remedy can cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous complaints and offers to mail the recipe free in German French or English to any reader who writes with a stamp. The note is signed W A Noyes 820 Powers Block Rochester N Y. Harper's Young People warns readers about unfamiliar dogs and asks not to hide in dog kennels.
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East India
W.A. Noyes
Powers’ Block
Rochester
Miles' Pills Claim New Nervous Principle Cure
An advertisement proclaims Dr Miles pills regulate liver stomach and bowels via nerves a new discovery claimed to speedily cure biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation suitable for men women and children 50 doses 25 cents samples free at L M Bosworth's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
L. M Bosworth’s
Hottest Spot in The United States Described as Hornet’s Nest
A reported authority claims the warmest place in the country is a hornet’s nest. The remark paints a vivid image of extreme heat and danger, emphasizing the perilous conditions faced by nearby residents and travelers.
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United States
Enterprising Man Praises Queen Plater Investment
A Macon Missouri reader reports profit from Queen City Silver and Nickel Plating Co. gear sold to laymen. He paid $5 for a Queen Plater and claims weekly earnings rising from 27 to 32.40 then 45, with rapid work and broad applicability to knives, forks, spoons, castors, jewelry. He urges others to request circulars and price lists from East Saint Louis Illinois firm.
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Macon
Queen City Silver and Nickel Plating Co
East St. Louis
Ills
Seates
Lamary
G. Key
Queen City
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Missouri
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Bertha Thompson
Low Moor
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J. H. Johnson
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Woodell
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Foraker
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Protectionist
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Francis J Burton
Cambridge
Mary
A J Sweeney
Fred Hemstreet
Blair
Ad Ames
Nicholas Jacobs
John H Boyd
Nevada
A. m. Cook
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E Houser
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Zwilling
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Mid Sheldon
Jacob Kurtz
Cor
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Ain
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Tees
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
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RJ Helson
Albert Ceska
EJ Laplant
H E Miller
W P Blackisten
W P Blackiston
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Foster
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Edge
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Bak Trust
Peale & CO
Wabash Ave
Harper’s Young People
Duke of ‘Edinburgh
Joe Emmet, Jr
the Republicans of
Maryland
Felix Agnus
Baltimore American
Ae Hall
F. J. Coenny
Orie
F. J. Cheney
Wrst
Ieee
Edo
Walding, Kinnan & Nena Wholesale Druggists
Toledo
Hall
Downs
E. S. Downs
Cramblil
Main Street
Wm. Sahl
Propr
State Normal School
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Homer H. Seerley
Hodgson &Rich, Proprs
Main St
Maxwell & Son's
Read’s Market
Epward A. Wises
Williams Kings County
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