Seniority System in Army Criticized by Rep Martin
Rep Thomas E Martin of Iowa City argues for a reform of the army promotion and elimination system. He favors a compulsory annual retirement percentage to weed out unfit officers and provide a path for top performers, criticizing current seniority rules as harmful to morale and efficiency. He suggests five percent as a tentative elimination target and calls for peace time action before emergencies force ineffective practices.
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Army
Rep
Martin
Washington, D. C
Army and Navy Register
Thomas E. Martin
Iowa City
House
Military Affairs Committee
Army and Navy
Arlington Couple Wed Fifty Years
In observance of their fiftieth wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Fred Barrack of Arlington will host a reception at their home from 2 to 5 p m and 7 to 9 p m Today they will have a family dinner at St Johns Lutheran church They were married Feb 19 1896 The couple has five daughters Mrs John Gamm Volga Mrs Harold Glass Elgin Mrs P Has ae Staudt Arlington Mrs J F Schlumholm Oelwein and Mrs J E Shaffer Elkader and three sons John Aurora Fred Jr Arlington Theodore McGregor They have 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleader
Jin
Fred Barrack
Arlington
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Barrack
John Gamm
Volga
Harold Glass
Elgin
Phas Ae Staudt
J. F. Schlumholm
Oelwein
J. E. Shaffer
Elkader
John
Aurora
Fred, Jr
Theodore
McGregor
Railway Pioneers Sculpted Iowa's Early Lines and Air Line Dreams
The piece traces Iowa rail history from 1848 beginnings of the western line to major lines like the Chicago, Iowa and Nebraska and Cedar Rapids through 1903. It covers Cedar Rapids links to Chicago, Milwaukee connections, and the evolution of carriers into the Rock Island system, noting key figures and the era’s “Air Lines” concept.
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Galena and
Chicago Union Railroad
Chicago
Dixon, Il
East
Clinton
C. I. and
Cedar Rapids
Belle Plaine
Missouri River
Cedar Rapids and
Missouri River Railroad
Marshalltown
Chelsea
Nevada
Boone
Missouri Valley
North Western Railroad
Anamosa
Iowa Midland Railway
Milwaukee System
Ottumwa
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway
Rock Island
Iowa City
Mississippi and Missouri Railroad
St. Paul
Or Rapids and Burlington
Elmira
Johnson County
West Liberty
Muscatine County
B.c.r.&m
Vinton
Cedar Rapids and St. Paul
Waterloo
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad
Air Line
Promotion timing for majors and lieutenant colonels
The statement notes majors chosen for promotion to lieutenant colonel six years early and ten percent of lieutenant colonels chosen for promotion eight years early.
Washington Iowa to Dig New $41 000 Deep Well
Washington Iowa awards contract to Thorpe Well company of Des Moines as low bidder for a 41000 dollar deep well to boost the city water works capacity to about 750000 gallons daily. Howard R Green company of Cedar Rapids named as waterworks engineer.
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Washington
Thorpe Well Company
Des Moines
Howard R. Green Company
Cedar Rapids
Linn Youth Conference to Hear Two Pastors in Marion
The Rev. Merton B. Green will address the Linn County Older Boys and Girls conference at the Marion Methodist church this afternoon. The Rev. Allen Schoff will speak at the evening session with the theme We Are One In Christ. Registration starts at 1 30 p.m. Dinner follows at 5 45 p.m. Fidelis Circle Luncheon preceded by a guest day dessert event at the K V cafe featured Mrs J M Morten and Mrs Norman J Waffle with music from Coe College and Marion High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton B. Green
Kenwood Park Methodist Church
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Methodist Church
Green
Gen. Patton
Third Army
Allen Schoff
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Bob Hagerman
Alburnett
Peggy Lake
Frances Ford
Marion
James P. Gable
Verle Breed
Bethel A.M.E
Marion High School
First Presbyterian Church
Fidelis Circle
K. V
J. M. Morten
Linn
Norman J. Waffle
Bauer
Carol Jean Curran
Joan Sayer
Coe College
Rose Wilcox
Willys O. Hulin
University historian to address Methodist Brotherhood banquet
Dr M J Thornton professor of history at the University of Iowa will give the address at the Methodist Brotherhood banquet on Wednesday Reservations should be made with Mrs George Reichard The Republican Women's club meets Friday at 2 30 pm in the public library auditorium Sher iff James Smith will speak The business meeting will be followed by a Washington birthday tea The Cary club meets Thursday with Mrs Clara Wilson Miss Elizabeth Klein will present the program Mrs H F Lockwood will entertain the Ameigo club at lunch at the E V cafe A program will be presented at the wekwood home later by Mrs E E Wilcox Apartment wanted by April 1st preferred Phone 608W Adv
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Thornton
University of Iowa
Methodist Brotherhood
George Reichard
Republican Women’s Club
Public Library
James Smith
Washington
Cary Club
Clara Wilson
Elizabeth Klein
H. F. Lockwood
Ameigo Club
E. V. Cafe
Wekwood
E. E. Wilcox
Decorah
Grace Young
Des Moines
Decorah Business and Professional Women’s Club
Winneshiek
Dysart
Avon Theater
Commercial Club
Country School Party Planned by Compan ions Class
The Compan ions class will meet Tuesday at 7 30 in Pleasant Grove school No 11 for a day at a country school party. Each member brings a sack lunch. Party chairmen are Mr and Mrs Harvey Trimble Mr and Mrs Carl Cherry and Mr and Mrs Walter Erwin. Sgt Robert W Lundy, son of the Z N Lundys, has been promoted to staff sergeant at Schofield Barracks Oahu Hawaii with the quartermaster corps. The Diana Fret club meets Thursday with Mrs D B Storck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church Companions
Pleasant Grove School No. 11
Harvey Trimble
Carl Cherry
Walter Erwin
Robert W. Lundy
Z. N. Lundys
Schofield Barracks
Oahu
Hawaii
The
Quartermaster Corps
Decorah
Arlene Schmidt
Bethany
Minn
Robert Schlinkert
Elsie Schlinkert
First Sgt Gaylord Ward Visits Parents in Illinois
First Sgt. Gaylord Ward who served in the South Pacific and Mrs. Ward who has taught at a Peoria business college arrived at Marion Saturday to spend a week with Ward's parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Ward
South Pacific
Rural Book Club Adds Two New Titles
Mrs. Frank Frederick hosted the Rural Book Club Friday as two new books joined the library. White Banners by Lloyd C Douglas and The Green Years by A J Cronin were added. The report mentions Miss Dorothy Snell of 12th Street in critical condition.
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Frank Frederick
Lloyd C. Douglas
A. J. Cronin
Dorothy Snell
Twelfth Street
Penny Club Elects Officers at Valentine Party
Pat Baughman was elected president at a Valentine party hosted by Mary Ann Ross. Shirley Jackson was chosen vice president, Mary Ann Ross secretary, Joan Brooks treasurer, Agnes Mullaley scribe, and Sue Cary press reporter.
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Penny Club
Pat Baughman
Mary Ann Ross
Shirley Jackson
Joan Brooks
Agnes Mullaley
Sue Cary
Maj Reed Talks At Club Picnic
Maj William Reed spoke about his Europe service with the 12th and 15th air forces at a club picnic held Friday at the L W Weis home. Wilma Weis performed piano selections. Refreshment committee members include Mrs Harry Scott Mrs Oscar Martin and Mrs Douglas Ross. The March meeting will be at the Glenn Vernon home.
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Maj. Reed
Excelsior A. and
L. W
Real Estate Move Ad Linking Offices with C. E. Pearson
Ivan W. Smith announces relocation of his Real Estate office to 1101 Seventh Avenue and firm association with C. E. Pearson for future activities.
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C. E. Pearson
Seventh Avenue
Ivan W. Smith
Adv
Mrs Cary to Speak at Farm Bureau Meeting
Mrs S F Cary Linn county public health nurse will speak at a Farm Bureau meeting at the Charles Benn home south of Cedar Rapids Wednesday night Her subject will be What to Expect from the Linn County Nursing Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary
S. F. Cary
Linn County
Farm Bureau
Charles Benn
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Nursing Service
Whittemores Arrive Guests of Mrs Whittemore in Marion
Lt. and Mrs. Douglas Whittemore arrived in Marion on Friday from Banana River Florida and are staying with his mother Mrs Lillian Whittemore at 755 Seventh Avenue. Lt Whittemore has completed Martin flying boat training and will depart Tuesday for Alameda California where he will be stationed before overseas service.
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Whittemores
Douglas Whittemore
Marion
Banana River
Fla
Lillian Whittemore
Seventh Avenue
Whittemore
Alameda
Calif
Lost cross cut saw on 6th avenue
Missing tool described as a cross cut saw was reported on 6th avenue with a reward offered. Contact phone number 924-Adv for information.
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6Th Avenue
Prairie Chapel W S C S Picnic and Auction Plans
The Prairie Chapel W. S. C. S. will picnic with Mrs. Theodore Kahler Thursday noon. Mrs. For rest Hann and Mrs. Addison Rich assist hosts. Hallwood dining room equipment to be auctioned later. Items include booths chairs tables AC equipment Venetian blinds coat racks. George L. Wood owner notes lease refusal in Masonic room. Women mission societies invited to a book review at Mrs. Fred J. Lang 475 Fifth Ave Wednesday morning. They Found the Church There by Van Duesen reviewed by Mrs. Lang. Picnic dinner to be served.
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Prairie Chapel
Theodore Kahler
Forrest Hann
Addison Rich
Hallwood Dining
George L. Wood
Adv
The
Christian Church Missionary Societies
Fred J. Lang
Fifth Avenue
van Duesen
Tennyson Club Meets Tuesday for Dessert Luncheon
The Tennyson club will meet Tuesday with Mrs. Gilbert Rathman at 925 Tenth Street for a dessert luncheon. Mrs. Adelbert Adkins will give a book review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson Club
Gilbert Rathman
Tenth Street
Adelbert Adkins
Mr and Mrs William Vahl Guests of May Vahl
Mr and Mrs William Vahl of Dubuque are guests of his mother Mrs May Vahl at her home.
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William Vahl
Dubuque
May Vahl
Miss Clark Will Be Married Today
Fern Elizabeth Clark of 1264 Sixth Avenue Marion will wed Glen C. Coonrod of Boise Idaho at the Methodist church at 1 p.m. The Rev James P Gable will perform the double ring ceremony. Attendants are cousin Wilbur Cornthwaite and his wife. The couple will reside in Boise after the ceremony.
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Fern Elizabeth Clark
B. L. Close
Sixth Avenue
Marion
Glen C. Coonrod
Boise
Ida
James P. Gable
Wilbur Cornthwaite
Cornthwaite
Englewood, Colo
Iowa Manufacturing Company
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Coonrod
Masonic Lodges Schedule Third Degree and Royal Arch Work
Trojane lodge A F and A M will meet Monday at 7 30 to confer the third degree. Marion lodge No 6 will meet Tuesday at 7. Marion chapter AA M will meet Thursday at 7 30 for royal arch degree work.
Bicycle recovered by parking lot after noon theft
A bicycle taken from Me Too parking lot Tuesday afternoon can be returned without questions. Reward offered. Call 10F138. Adv.
Electa circle to meet Tuesday with Mrs Fosdick
King's Daughters Electa circle will meet Tuesday with Mrs J B Fosdick leading the gathering Mrs Vernon Lent will conduct the devotional period The program titled Paul In Asia Minor will be led by Mrs Ralph C Seager with sections planned for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Circle
King’s Daughters
J. B. Fosdick
Vernon Lent
Paul
Asia Minor
Ralph C. Seager
Ronson Lighters Now at Owen Drug Adv
The Shakespeare club plans a Thursday meeting led by Miss Eleanor Nelson at 1306 Twelfth Avenue.
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Ronson
Owen Drug
The
Shakespeare Club
Eleanor Nelson
Twelfth Avenue
Theristrial Club Meeting With Mrs Leinbaugh Tuesday
The Theristrial club will meet Tuesday with Mrs H B Lein baugh. Mrs Herbert Gerstman will present the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theristrial Club
H. B. Leinbaugh
Herbert Gerstman
Club meetings and local notices from Wednesday and Thursday
The Cornelian club plans a meeting Wednesday evening with Mrs. F. E. Stimson. The Sorosis club meets Thursday with Mrs. Charles A. Engel. Mrs. Verto Reichert to present "The Panama Canal." F. T. Foxlodge, B. of R. T., meets Wednesday at 7:30 in Memorial hall. Patmos Commandery, R.T., meets Wednesday at the Masonic temple to confer the order of the temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Club
Charles A. Engel
Verto Reichert
Panama Canal
F. T. Foxlodge
B. of
R. T
Memorial Hall
Patmos Commandery
R.T
Masonic Temple
Order of the Temple
Bicycle for sale and travel note in ad and family visit
Bicycle for sale in good condition listed under Adv. Storekeeper with contact George Clark at phone 7121. William Smith on leave staying with his mother Corrine Smith at grandparents Leroy and Mrs. Grummons after trips to Manila Kwajalein Aniwitok and Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clark
Adv
William Smith
Corrine Smith
Leroy Grummons
Manila
Kwajalein
Aniwitok
Honolulu
St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting Plans
The St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid society will meet Thursday with Mrs Lorance Stade at 2704 Fifth Avenue. Mrs Alvin Svenk sen will assist the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Lorance Stade
Fifth Avenue
Alvin Svenksen
Lat-a-Lot Club Meeting Notice
The Lat-a-Lot club will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs. Fred Shireman at 1371 Seventh Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Shireman
Seventh Avenue
Monroe Township Farm Bureau Meeting Notes
The Monroe township Farm Bureau met at the Orval Quays home. President George Atwater read a letter from Senator George A. Wilson addressing requests on the strike situation. Miles Sutera outlined the year’s objectives including extension of 4 H club work. The next meeting is set for March 15 at the Don Atwater home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township Farm Bureau
Orval Quays
George Atwater
George A. Wilson
Miles Sutera
Don Atwater
Legion Picnic Set At Legion Hall For Monday Evening
Marion Legion post and auxiliary invite families to a 6 30 p m picnic at the Legion hall. Separate 8 p m meetings will follow. Margaret Leming chairs supper assisted by Mines. Cecil Pyle Neal Miller Celan Rollins Seger Frances Horner G O John Larkin and John Gibney named among helpers.
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Marion Legion Post
Legion Hall
Margaret Leming
Cecil Pyle
Neal Miller
Celan Rollins
Seger
Frances Horner
G. O. John Larkin
John Gibney
Frank Kepros Buys Buildings In Cedar Rapids
Frank Kepros purchases the Billmark restaurant building at 720 Tenth Street and the Scoreboard at 740 Tenth Street from Bill Kacena of Cedar Rapids, with the transfer set for March 1 through C. E. Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kepros
Tenth Street
Billmark
Bill Kacena
Cedar Rapids
C. E. Pearson
Weddings at Cedar Rapids and Glendale mark February unions
Several Cedar Rapids couples announce February weddings. Darlene Modracek to Ernest Trachta in Cedar Rapids with Justice of Peace C S Torsund. Joy May to Richard Gerber in Cedar Rapids First Lutheran Church officiated by Rev Paul Luther Miller. Maxim Wells to Roy Shaw in Glendale California at Little Church of the Flowers Forest Lawn with Rev H Ross Shaffer. Jeanne Davidson to Elmer Kotaska in Cedar Rapids Second Christian Church led by Rev I E Linkletter. Jane Ellen Vos to Howard Cambridge in Cedar Rapids St Matthew's Church. Olga Nexera to Robert Sedenka in Cedar Rapids Hus Memorial Church officiated by Rev Zdenek Pauk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Darlene Modracek
Jerry Merta
Cedar Rapids
Ernest Trachta
Frank Trachta
D Street
Justice of Peace C. S
Glendale
Calif
Maxine Wells
H. E. Wells
Los Angeles
Roy Shaw
Nora Maggio
Little Church of the Flowers
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
H. Ross Shaffer
Jeanne Davidson
Gene Davidson
Elmer Kotaska
Edward Kotaska
E Street
Second Christian Church
I. E. Linkletter
Jane Ellen Vos
Nelle Vos
E Avenue
Howard H. Cambridge
H. C. Cambridge
Johnson Avenue NW
St. Matthew’s Church
Olga Mae Nexera
Milo Naxera
First Avenue
Robert John Sedenka
Ella Sedenka
C Street
Hus Memorial Church
Zdenek Pauk
Iowa City Medal Awards For Selective Service Officials
Gov. Robert D. Blue will award medals to selective service officials from 22 counties including Johnson and Linn at Iowa City Thursday. The item notes other local updates from Iowa towns with various community happenings and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Robert D. Blue
Johnson and Linn
Lane: State Stores Saved Liquor Buyers Five Million
Iowa’s state liquor system saved buyers about 5 million dollars in 1945 versus Nebraska Illinois and Missouri costs. Iowa sold 22,223,081 dollars in distilled spirits, with prices 20 percent cheaper on average than nearby open-sale states. Lane notes 42 percent markup, regulatory aims, and lower per-capita liquor revenue than licensing taxes in other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Missouri
Towa
Dick R. Lane
State Liquor Control Commission
Lane
Omaha
Chicago
St. Louis
Marriages and Engagements AcrossSeveral Iowa Towns
Several couples from Iowa towns wed during varied ceremonies. McGregor Sgt Weller returns from Europe and re enlists for three years while Lt Beald Guam veteran Antone Leone prepares for Great Lakes duty. Other unions include Monticello, Clinton, Dundee, Elgin, Dysart, Decorah and Decorah engagements announced with future weddings planned.
Vets Returning From Overseas Reach U S Ports
Eastern Iowans listed for return to United States ports include New York Gustave story and San Francisco Cape Canaveral routes. Names: Al B. Sorenson Manchester T 4, Marvin B. Sheldon Oxford T 5, Melvin Nelson Springville Sgt, Chester Sheets Maquoketa T 4, Rex Wilkening Sigourney T 4, William Carran Cedar Rapids First Lt, Ronald Kalous Swisher Sgt, Robert Mullan Mechanicsville, Alvin Pocok Atkins, Cletus Sherman Cedar Rapids Pfc, George Brokevac Cedar Rapids.
Passenger Arrival Dates Cited With Possible Errors
Editor notes arrival dates are estimated and may be incorrect. Passenger lists may also contain errors.
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Fred Burrack
C. R
Wheatland
Lisbon
C. I
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Marengo
Bentonsport
Cedar River
Waterloo Tribune
Illinois Central
City
Man
George Greene
J. S. Elr
Lawson Daniels
S. L. Dows
D. W. Rowley
M. W. Highly
Air Lines
Marion News
Diana Fret Club
D. B. Storck
Miss Clark
Cornelian Club
F. E. Stimson
Monroe Farm Bureau
May Wahl
Joy Donalee Vahl
Donald Vahl
Arvel Hartung
Beverly Hills
Hartung
Fred C. Haines
Carpenter
Keith Stark
Seabees
W. G. Steeles
Great Lakes
Vernal Stimson
Presbyterian Church
Emma Albright
Martin's Creek
Presbyterian Missionary Land Aid Society
Emma Klein
Elsie St.John
China
Grove City Rebekah
St. Patrick
Boston
S. A. Fontaine
O. O. P. Club
R. O. Pinch
Central Avenue
Harry Pinch
Robert Low
Eighteenth Street
Lydia E Pinkham
Pinkham
Iowa News
Louie J. Villhauer
Fire Department
Willhauer
Main Street
W. H. Walch
Thomas H
David
Navy
Arrow
Clarence
Ruth Lubkemann
Oracle
Royal Neighbor Camp
Dora Meyer
Mary Workman
Bess Robinson
Emma Pruess
Big Canoe Lutheran Church
Highlandville
M. A. Egge
Decorah Lutheran Church
Wilfred Ayers
West Union
Arthur J. Morris
American Legion Building Fund
Tipton
Cedar County Conservation Club
Cline
Emma Roberts
Cora McIntire
Jim
Allen Goodwin
Harry
Pete” Peterson
Willard Lampe
University of Iowa School of Religion
Men’s Brotherhood
Strawberry Point
M. G. Arnold
A. C. Huebsch
William Arnold
Ray Arnold
Antioch, Ill
Albert C. Smithling
Bert
Melvin Smithling
Decorah Oliver
Gunhilda Flaskerud
Marie Mehlum
Roger Smithling
Ferndale
Mich
Earlville
Will Sharp
Henry
West Union Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Rosa Reiners
Minnie Camp
C. G. Hunt
Verna Gross
E. M. Phillips
Clara Crosby
Elizabeth Fisk
Daisy Crowe
H. S. Wright
John E. Rush
Hugh Randall
Eliza van Fleet
St Boi SI
Sanitary Farm Dairies
Dial
Ilinois
Shirley Kujawa
Monticello
Mary Lou Luett
Charles Luett
J.g
Antone Leone
Beald, Ill
St. Leone
Guam
London
Louise Eggert
Alfred Eggert
Marvin Proesch
Herman Proesch
Zion’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Fort Snelling
Masonville
Gwendolyn Seward
Glen Seward
Dundee
William Peschong
John Peschong
Manchester
Immaculate Conception
Viola Martin
M. L. Martin
Joseph Lerch
Clermont Catholic
Caroline Mae Nass
Julius Nass
Carlton B. Little
G. E. Little
de Funiak Springs
First Evangelical Church
Joh Emery
Nell Jane Emery
Arthur Ewing
Charles Ewing
Waukon
Associated Press
Truckers
Fruehauf Trailers
Elston Sanders Fruehauf
Westinghouse Air BK
Baxter Motor CO
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3Rd Ave
University of Dubuque
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