Unclear Speech on Money from Uncle Ken
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Ken
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
2
At Jobne more is real to be the inset $16,000
A garbled line suggests a sum of 16000 dollars connected to a place named Jobne more. The readable portion implies a financial claim or value but lacks clear context or detail.
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Jobne
Fragmentary note mentions Japanese sea and unknowns
A brief, unclear OCR fragment hints at the Japanese sea and unidentified subjects. The text offers no clear events, dates, or named entities beyond a general maritime reference.
Duty Underrated: The Hidden Duty of Happiness
A reflection on how happiness is undervalued as a responsibility, urging individuals to reassess priorities and embrace a steadier, more fulfilling mindset despite external pressures.
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Ted
Tevenson
Hands of English Women Describe Shape and Condition
A brief cultural note describes Englishwomen hands as aristocratically shaped yet lone and sometimes very dry, reflecting on appearance and care standards.
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Gank
Kindness the world needs and how to show it
A brief note on the ease of kindness and its transformative power. The author urges everyday acts of goodwill as a simple path to brighter communities and personal fulfillment.
Falcon's Long Flight Record Set From Tenerife
A falcon flown from Tenerife to Andalusia covered 160 miles in 16 hours setting a long flight record for the species.
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Falcon
Tenerife
Andalusia
Polished Tables Care Guide
Good for polished tables. Keep them looking sharp by weekly polishing with a equal mix of turpentine and olive oil. Wipe with flannel then buff with a dry cloth for a lasting shine.
Find Capability and Do It Highest Thing you Can
A lone maxim urges relentless self testing until one discovers the utmost achievement within reach and then pursues that task with unwavering effort. The quote by John Stuart Mill frames a life of continual self-improvement and dedication to one supreme capacity.
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John Stuart ‘Mill
Lack of Opportunity in Sunday Trade Critiqued
Uncle Eben laments insufficient business on Sundays for "game people" to ply their tricks. He says the truth is there aren’t enough transactions that day to give them much chance to be tricky.
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Eben
Britons knew of Glass before Roman invasion
The article notes that Britons had knowledge of glass making prior to Roman contact, though their work was limited and mainly produced small vessels and beads.
Opinion on Football Exclusion After Age Thirty
A Los Angeles Times authority on athletics argues men should not play football after age thirty, deeming thirty the age of reason and suggesting reduced athletic participation beyond that age.
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Los Angeles Times
Pigs Shoats and Hogs Evolve By Size Not Label
Prof. Jay D. Lewis of Concord argues that a four pig does not become a hog but a shoat, and the shoat becomes a box. The piece weighs definitions by growth stage and uses local agricultural debate tone.
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Jay D. Lewis
Concord
Talking tee utile the gab is a curse
The passage argues that talkers and thinkers struggle to do both simultaneously and that dictation requires hard schooling. It suggests we should not rush to condemn stenographers for errors or omissions due to the time needed to master the skill.
Harps Found in Egyptian Tombs After Silent Centuries
Archeologists report several harps recovered from tombs in Egypt with strings intact and producing distinct tones after long periods of silence. The discoveries highlight ancient musical craftsmanship and offer rare acoustic insights into past performances.
Life of the Oyster Growth and Lifespan
The oyster grows for four years to reach market size and can live 12 to 16 years. A fortnight marks the early stage as the oyster attains a small size compared with the head at eight oclock. These notes describe its development and usable age.
New Use for Roentgen Rays in Dentistry and Grooming
A Swiss scientist claims Roentgen rays can darken white horses and is now testing the effect on old gentlemen’s beards. The report notes the experimental stage and potential applications in grooming and novelty research.
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Uee
Astrological Roots of Medical Prescriptions
The text notes that the first word in a physician’s prescription is “a recipe” abbreviated to R and traces this back to the astrological symbol for Jupiter, suggesting a historical link between medical practices and astrology.
Sun Blotted Out by Windy Clouds Shocks Child
Four year old Margie ran indoors crying that the wind blew the sun out as a sudden storm darkened a Philadelphia lawn. The Record reports her startling and whimsical observation of the weather change.
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Margie
Philadelphia Record
Heels Studded With Jewels Fashion Spark in Paris
Women with jewel studded heels gain social notice as Parisian fashion sets a trend. The gleaming stones on dainty slippers attract attention in high society.
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Paris
Electric light dare not be touched quote noted
Harper's Weekly recalls a remark found beneath hotel electric light in The Hague. The line reads The electric light dares not be touched and is described as a curious artifact in the publication.
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Hague
Harper's Weekly
Giving Parties And Their Never Ending Cycle
A note from the Atchison Globe compares social gatherings to endless dishwashing. It laments how women often settle debts or contributions only to be invited again, starting the process anew with each event.
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Atchison Globe
Fish Jump Into Boat Method Baffles Western View
A Chinese fisherman uses a floating canvas barrier to attract fish. He jets from the boat’s side as a shoal leaps over the obstacle and ends up inside the boat. The technique appears odd to Western observers.
Sorrowful Tree of Goa Opens Each Evening at Dusk
On the Island of Goa near Lombar a tree known as the sorrowful tree droops by day with a sad look. At sunset its leaves unfold and release a fragrant aroma, transforming its appearance into a lively evening beacon.
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India
Goa
Lombar
Lawyer's Long Speech At Venezuelan Arbitration
A lawyer, appearing as counsel before the Venezuelan arbitration commission, delivered a lengthy address spanning sixteen consecutive days. The report notes it as the longest speech by any attorney in that proceeding.
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Lord Alverstonetts
Money Flows From U S To Italy Through Naples Bank
A Naples bank receives half a million dollars yearly from temporary Italian residents in the United States. In the same period the bank also handles funds from Italians in Argentina and Brazil totaling 828000 and 425000 dollars respectively.
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Italy
Naples
United States
Argentina
Brazil
fragmentary note on records and civilization
A terse reflection questions future generations about records and civilization, noting that society relied on policemen to maintain order and memory. The fragment emphasizes audacity and forgetting past facts.
Memory's Summer Strength Cited by Scientists
Scientists note memory sharpens in summer while excess food, overexertion, and even too much schooling can impair recall. The finding highlights seasonal variation and the counterintuitive foes to memory performance.
Admits Queer Position By Lady Frances Balfour
Lady Frances Balfour admits she supported women doctors for years but would not choose to be attended by one. The remark highlights debates within gender policy circles and personal preferences among advocates.
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Frances Balfour
Wonderful Magnetic Well Discovered in New Guinea
A magnetic well is reported to have been found in New Guinea. Any iron or steel article dipped into its water is said to become magnetic immediately.
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New Guinea
Road to Health and Moderation in Food and Cookery
A short health column urges moderation in all things as the royal road to health for both men and women. The piece emphasizes balanced eating and temperate habits as essential to well being.
Wealth of Japan 1904 wealth per head reported
The Japanese government reports total national wealth at year end 1904 as 6 510 403 000 dollars, equating to about 145 dollars per person. The figure reflects the nation’s aggregate assets and population size.
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Japan
Exception That Proves the Rule Is Noted
A wry aphorism notes that the strongest pessimist may prove to be an optimist about himself, illustrating paradox in outlooks and self perception.
In China ban on marriages for same-surname persons
In China a rule prohibits marriage between individuals who share the same surname, reflecting a policy affecting marital unions and social norms within the country.
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China
Danger in Drinking Water From Overnight Room Stagnation
The article warns that water left standing all night in a bedroom is unfit to drink. It notes cold water absorbs gases, a property used in sick rooms to help purify the air.
To Drive Away Rats and Mice Remedies
The article recommends chloride of lime placed around and into holes to deter rats and mice. A pinch of cayenne pepper mixed with the lime enhances effectiveness.
Walk Over
A concise remark questions the purpose of a potential English channel tunnel aimed at steering daring individuals away from dangerous crossings.
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English Channel
Mary Had A Little Lamb Claims Its Author
The familiar nursery rhyme attributed to Mrs. Sarah J. Hale is discussed with notes on its author and origins referencing popular versions and historical attributions.
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Mary
Sarah J. Hale
Judgment of Conduct and Its Effect on Character
A brief aphorism on how conduct should be judged by its impact on character, attributed to Edith Wharton.
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Ldith Whartom
The World and His Wife on Marriage Failures
A commentary notes marriage breakups as fashionably discussed. It argues that divorces test character yet criticizes the casual tone about failed unions, contrasting social banishment with modern talk of divorce as a trivial act.
School for Socialist Politicians Opens in Germany
A school for socialist politicians will open in Germany next November to educate early journalists secretaries and agitators. The program will enroll no more than 30 students and will be funded from party funds.
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Germany
Fish Make Long Journeys Across North Sea
The North Sea fisheries investigation committee proves flat fish travel great distances. Plaice released near Lincolnshire were recaptured near Winchelsea, 175 miles away, after three months. Landsman’s report notes remarkable migration.
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North Sea Fisheries Investigation Committee
Lincolnshire
Winchelsea
Landon
Ask Your Wife Kansas Philosopher Warns Men
A Kansas philosopher prompts men to question if they act prudently in marriage. He notes married men can gain information without harming their conscience, contrasting self questioning with temptation. The remark appears in a Tacoma editor's summary.
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Kansas
Tacoma
The Showy Front in Public Life
Readers are urged to beware of public displays that mask the lack of substance behind a flashy appearance. The piece cautions against trusting leaders solely for their showy rhetoric and front.
Peaks Behind Everest Challenge the World’s Highest Title
The article notes Everest at 29,002 feet but recent measurements suggest two adjacent peaks may exceed it, redefining which mountain holds the global height record. The discussion centers on precise surveying and naming debates among mountaineering and geographic authorities.
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Everest
Old-fashioned umbrella found in Greenock England
An antique umbrella with whalebone ribs, about 120 years old, was discovered in Greenock England. When opened it provides shelter for a whole family.
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Greenock
England
A Rich Possession
A short reflective note by Horace on valuing a modest plot with garden spring water and nearby woods as a cherished possession. The speaker frames a simple rural ideal as a lasting personal treasure.
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Horace
Growth of Cotton Industry in 1800s Mills
The textile century shift shows 100000 bales of cotton once lasted Lancashire mills a year yet now only fuels spindles for a day and a quarter reflecting intensified production and demand.
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Lancashire Mills
How to Fix the Rug Creases
Aged home tip advises turning the rug upside down and moistening the crease with a damp broom. The rug should then be stretched tight and left overnight, secured with tinned tacks that resist rust.
Filial Respect Core of Chinese Governance
The text asserts that in China filial piety underpins the state, with paternal authority absolute. It claims a son cannot sue his father without consensus from kin, friends, and officials, reflecting a strict social order.
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China
Once in Lifetime
A quoted reflection on rare second connections and lifelong bonds, noting the improbability of meeting a heart truly in sympathy again and the strength of ties that only death could sever.
Five buttons on coats symbolize Confucian virtues
The text notes Chinamen wear five buttons on their coats to remind them of Confucius five principal virtues humanity justice order prudence and rectitude.
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Confucius
Intoxicated man stumbles on pump in drunken brag
A drunk man wandering at night collided with a water pump. He grabbed the handle and, after declaring his intention to fight, told the pump to “pit doon yer stick.” The incident appears in a Week ly Telegraph report from the era.
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Sonny
Weekly Telegraph
Two Uninviting Prospects
A Kansas City Journal quotation contrasts two grim options. It suggests a world filled with people like you would be dreadful, but imagines an even worse scenario if everyone resembled your neighbor.
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Kansas City Journal
Forbidden Word Around the World
A noted phrase compares the word forbidden in several languages. In Italy it is vietato, in Germany overboten or untersagt, and in France defendu, illustrating how a single concept travels across tongues.
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Italy
Germany
France
Brother Jonathan in Revolutionary Connecticut Figure
The original Brother Jonathan refers to Jonathan Trumbull, governor of Connecticut, a key figure during the American War of Independence. The nickname ties to Trumbull’s leadership and the era's wartime governance.
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Jonathan
Jonathan Trumbull
Connecticut
Swiss Hotel Keepers Run Europe's Lodging Syndicates
The Swiss act as hotel keepers across Europe, with diverse syndicates operating civilized hotels in many popular locales. They manage lodging for crowds traveling to major destinations.
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Europe
Kangaroo Leaps Far Beyond Horse Jump Records
A note compares kangaroos jumps to horses noting kangaroos leap from 60 to 70 feet while the best horse record is 37 feet. The comparison highlights extraordinary animal agility.
Werk Strengthens Eyes Watchmakers Faces Strain
A fragmented report notes watchmakers endure difficult labor and eye strain from detailed assembly. It highlights the challenging precision work and the impact on vision while crafting intricate timepieces.
Merchants Accused by Envious Rivals Over Nutmeg Trade
A fragment from New Haven Register hints traders of Connanticat faced envy driven charges over nutmeg dealings. The brief note suggests allegations were unfounded according to the paper's stance.
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Meraly
Out of Office and in
A London Truth quotation notes a radical figure saying it is a pity the government lacks courage in office compared with opposition conscience. The remark highlights political frustration with governance and integrity in power.
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London
Inature's Laboratory Sniffs Denatured Codfish Wit
The head boarder jokes that codfish are born that way and will not need denaturizing, sniffing the kitchen odors as they linger. The remark highlights a humorous if odd kitchen incident and its casual tone.
Opinion Excerpt Attacks Women Equal Rights
A Montreal Star quotation denounces women's equality as impossible arguing women cannot open a telegram or a can as well as men. The remark frames a gendered stereotype in a period voice.
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Ealtoly
Montreal Star
Desert Rest, Charity’s Perfume, Cheyne Quotation
A devotional line by T. K. Cheyne extols fairness and charity as heavenly fruits. It emphasizes that true mercy fades without occasional retreat to a desert stillness for rest and reflection.
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T. K. Cheyne
Isaacsten's Quirky Exchange Sparks Homely Debate
In a humorous Punch moment, Isaacsten from Whitechapel reveals a plan for a new house to host an unusual request. He jokes about needing a place specifically to keep goldfish, highlighting a lighthearted domestic concern.
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Isaacsten
Whitechapel
Kathrom
New House
Punch
To Renovate Polished Wood
Advice on restoring polished wood surfaces suggests rubbing hot dishes marks with paraffin, then finishing with beeswax and turpentine to bring back shine. The method targets white marks and restores luster using common household products.
Inside Siam King’s Palace Fort with Elephants and Arsenal
A Royal Palace is described as ringed by white walls a mile around. Within the enclosure sit temples public offices seragilos elephant stables for 1 000 troops cavalry artillery war elephants an arsenal and a theater.
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King of
Siam
Oh you mustn’t do that or you will get in a cucumber
Marcie repeats a neighbor’s phrase about someone in trouble and cautions her little brother Harry against mischief warning he will end up in a cucumber. The playful misquote reflects a child’s humorous misunderstanding of idioms.
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Marcie
Harry
Tacé and silk mantillas exhibition notice
Event organizers announce an exhibition in London featuring Tacé and silk mantillas and aliks. The circular promises a comfortable smoke-room for gentlemen accompanying ladies and free coffee and cigars.
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London
Asbestos Stockings Proposed for Austrian Army
A new use for asbestos stockings has been shown to irritate soldiers’ feet less during long marches. The Austrian war department is considering widespread adoption of the asbestos stockings based on these findings.
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War Department of
Austria
Mending Broken China with Lime and Egg White Paste
A home remedy for repairing broken china uses lime powder and the white of one egg mixed into a paste. Apply quickly to the broken pieces, press firmly, and they will set strong, unlikely to break again at the same joint.
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China
Romance in Real Life Near Long Sutton
A 70 year old Lincolnshire woman plans to sail to Australia to marry her former lover of 60 years ago. Since their separation she has married three times and he twice, but she remains drawn to the original romance despite the years.
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Long Sutton
Lincolnshire
Australia
Pretty Tough Ragged Richard Fumbles for Tender Car
Ragged Richard mutters he cannot see and gropes through coal lumps seeking the reason the car is called the tender, reflecting hardship and confusion in a bleak scene. The mood centers on struggle and a stubborn, stubborn quest.
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Richard
Some men name a boy Montmorency and expect him to earn
A grouchy philosopher quips that some men saddle boys with the name Montmorency and then doubt their ability to support themselves, reflecting on parenting and ambition with dry humor.
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Montmorency
Bachelors Hold Opinions on Upbringing Methods
Observations note that confirmed bachelors often have definite ideas about how children should be raised, reflecting distinctive beliefs on parenting despite single status.
Seal Long Under Water
A seal has been known to remain underwater for 26 minutes.
Those Happy Days
A Baltimore Sun line recalls sweet, cherished memories of days past in a reflective, nostalgic tone. The brief reflects warm emotion and personal sentiment about favorite times.
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Baltimore Sun
Longevity in Clerical Profession Highlights Deaths
The Boston Transcript notes long lives among clergy with Dr. Howe of Cambridge and Dr. March of Woburn hitting ages around ninety. It reports the Rev. Bills of Pittsfield died in his ninety first year, illustrating clergy longevity.
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Parsons
Howe
Cambridge
March
Woburn
Bills
Pittsfield
Boston Transcript
Prince Conti Flouts Mass Duty in Quip with Abbe
Prince de Conti declares he never hears Mass while asking the Abbe to serve as almoner. The Abbe retorts that he has never said Mass, provoking a terse exchange about religious duty and personal piety.
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Prince de Conti
Manon Les Prevost
Monseigneur
England’s Telephones Criticized for Poor Service
The Electrical Review derides England’s telephone system as the most expensive and worst served, noting Norway and Sweden re perform duties, Australia leads, and continental nations have markedly better management.
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England
Norway
Sweden
Australia
Electrical Review
First Zoo Visit Prong-Horned Antelope Mispronunciation
A Philadelphia boy on his first zoo visit asks his father about an animal. The father explains the sign describes a prong horned antelope and the boy asks if it can blow its horns.
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Philadelphia
Chailly Village Noted for Liquor Use and Octogenarians
Despite statistics naming Chailly as the heaviest per capita consumer of alcoholic liquors in France, the village also reportedly hosts the largest number of residents aged eighty or more.
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Chailly
France
American Wine Press
Fragmentary Verse Fragment Prompts Quiet Possession Theme
A damaged OCR line hints at a poem about a cherished possession and a garden with a spring. The brief text suggests longing for a large plot with enduring resources. No clearer facts or names are readable.
Racing Spendment Figures Stir Outing Magazine Comment
A writer in Outing Magazine states that about a quarter of a million dollars are spent on racing in the country each weekday during the season, highlighting the scale of wagering and events in a brisk summary of leisure industry spending.
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Outing Magazine
Demand for Alligator Hides
About 150000 alligator hides are shipped to the United States every year from Mexico and Central America.
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United States
Mexico
Central America
A Swift Pace In The Race To Catch Up
A brisk pacing note describes the difficulty of keeping an ex from gaining far ahead, leaving the chaser unable to close the gap and catch up. The item reflects everyday frustration in competitive running dynamics.
Kodak Xmas Happiness Cited by John Pace
John Pace hails a Kodak Christmas as the happiest. The brief note flags festive photography and cheer during the season.
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Kodak
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