Laredo Decorated For Patriotic Day Festivities
Tuesday’s Daily describes Flores Avenue festooned with red white and blue pennants forming a web over the street from city hall to business blocks. Pocahontas Applewhite will receive the city keys from Mayor McComb next Tuesday morning as a grand street parade follows. The old city is in gala attire as Laredo readies for the birthday anniversary celebration of the nation’s founder with widespread patriotism and pre celebration preparations.
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City Hall
Flores Avenue
Laredo
Pocahontas
J. A. Applewhite
City of Laredo
McComb
Grand Street
Old City
Fresh Crushed Fruits and Syrups for Fountain Use
Fresh crushed fruits and syrups from J. Hinkleford Smith Rochester NY delivered for our soda fountain. Best obtainable. Fountain in charge of competent dispensers. A trial will convince you. PEOPLE'S PHARMACY, 2-15-6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hinkleford Smith
Rochester
N. Y
People's Pharmacy
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Ry Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice announces the annual stockholders meeting of the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway at the company's Laredo offices in Texas on Thursday March 2, 1916 at 3 p m to elect a board of directors and conduct other business. The board of directors will meet immediately after the stockholders meeting at the same location. c C Biggio secretary Laredo Texas Feb 2 1916 2-2-30t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass Ry
Laredo
Texas
Community church and club gatherings listed for the week
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs. Lattig’s home after 3 PM, Mrs. Johnston hosts Auction Bridge Club after 3 PM, Christ Church Junior Auxiliary gathers at the rectory at 4 PM, Sunbeam Band meets at the Baptist church at 4 PM, Ninth Infantry Club hosts Ladies Night. Dr and Mrs Halsell entertain with a Royal Theatre Box party for the Giles Oberfeldt Friday event. Women's Missionary Society meets with Mrs Barr after dinner to sew. Paris Guild auxiliary at Christ Church rectory at 3 PM. Giles Oberfeldt wedding at Christ Church at 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
F. A. Lattig
Afernoon
A. Thaison
H. W. Johnston
Christ Church
Rectory
Sunbeam Band
Baptist Church
Ninth Infantry Club
John Tucker Halsell
Royal Theatre
Giles-Oberfeldt
Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Marriage of Geoff Giles and Margaret Oberfeldt at Christ Church
Geoffrey James Giles and Margaret Clintonia Oberfeldt will be married on Wednesday at Christ Church. An informal reception at the Hassell home will follow for the bridal party and close friends. Miss Oberfeldt’s attendants include Anna Giles as maid of honor and Marguerite Nelson among bridesmaids. John James serves as best man with several ushers and Emilie Halsell as flower girl.
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Giles Oberfeldt
Geoffrey James Giles
Margaret Clintonia Oberfeldt
Christ Church
John Tucker Hassell
Oberfeldt
Anna Marcella Giles
John Alexander MacDonald
Marguerite Nelson
Edna Brown
Theodora Gullette
Mary James
John James
John Spencer
Lawrence Nelson
Davis McGown
Gerald Sielski
Emilie Casimir Halsell
Wormser Store Burglary Report Details Thefts
A burglar struck Wormser Bros last night taking automobile accessories mainly tires. A pedestrian gave chase and officers traced the thief to the store after locating Mr. A. Wormser who confirmed the break in. The total goods stolen were not yet determined. Access was gained through a side door that locks from either side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wormser Bros
A. Wormser
Parade Route Led by Grand Marshal Walter A Craig
Route details for the parade list Grand Marshal Walter A Craig directing formations from San Bernardo to Matamoros and through San Dario Zaragoza Flores Matamoros Juarez Farragut Salinas Lincoln Santa Maria Zavita Houston streets with disband at end.
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Walter A. Craig
San Bernardo Avenue
Matamoros Street
San Dario Avenue
Zaragoza Street
Flores Avenue
Juarez Avenue
Farragut Street
Faragut Street
Salinas Avenue
Lincoln Street
Santa Maria Avenue
Zavita Avenue
Houston Street
Ladies in Charge of Cars On Street Cars Next Tuesday
On February 22 the Laredo Electric & Street By Co will entrust car operation to women conductresses for the day. The event benefits the Heights Civic Club and the Woman's Club, with shifts of three hours and rides for all. A partial list of participating ladies includes Mesdames Anderson Young Cook Mims Brewster Thompson Heaner Miller Cullinan Ray Reed Anderson Landrum Shelby Sharkey Pennell and Misses Merriman Slaughter Cratchfield Irwin Sharkey Bigden Slaughter and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Electric & Street By. Co
Percy
Dear
The
Heights Civic Club
Woman’s Club
Mesdames
D. F. Anderson
W. N. Young
O. J. Cook
W. H. Mims
J. W. Brewster
J. K. Thompson
W. B. Heaner
R. M. Miller
M. P
Auto Owners Decorating for Parade on the 22d
Provision to decorate cars at a small cost for the parade on the 22d. Decorating materials available from Mr Saft or Mr Pletz. Decorations work to be done at decoration headquarters No 1209 Lincoln Street. A prize will be awarded to the best decorated car. Charles F Kenney chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saft
Mr. Pletz
Lincoln Street
Charles F. Kenney
Valentine Party Highlights At Mrs Johnston Home
Mrs H W Johnston hosted a Valentine party with a red color scheme and festive decorations including red hearts scarlet geraniums and ferns. A two course luncheon followed by auction bridge saw prizes awarded to Mrs S M Barlow Mrs D F Anderson and Mrs W E Lowry.
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H. W. Johnston
Jerusalem
S. M. Barlow
D. F. Anderson
W. E. Lowry
Mesdames
T. A. Austin
E. H. Buenz
J. H. Davis
G. W. Derby
C. M. Fish
R. A. Brown
A. A. Loeb
E. A. Sirmyer
Reuben Smith
M. T. Cogley
Frank Higgins
H. J. Greer
W. N. Young
A. E. Younkin
Jos. Vidales
G. C. Woodman
Thos. Reed
Personal Visitors List Attracts Wide Attendance
Long roster of guests includes F. S. Ulmer and Wm. Epstein from San Antonio visiting the city. Houston's H. C. Dinkins and others from various cities are listed at the Bender with many named individuals from San Antonio, Dallas, New York, and beyond.
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Wm. Epstein
San Antonio
H. C. Dinkins
Houston
Bender
Ross
P. Mosk
H. Steele
Chicago
M. Cohen
F. W. Bladen
Corsicana
D. Habe, Jr
F. H. Baker
F. F. Hasting
Dallas
BE. A. Moody
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism Relief
A letter from a grateful user describes rapid pain relief from Chronic Rheumatism and stiff neck after applying Sloan's Liniment. The testimonial notes recovery after three to four days and mentions employment at a large department store in San Francisco. Stated availability at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
8. F
H. B. Smith
San Francisco
Cal
Railroad timetable shows Corpus Christi departures and arrivals
A time table lists a Corpus Christi departure at 8 20 a m and an arrival from Corpus Christi at 3 55 p m, both in standard time. The brief notice records the schedule without additional context or services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Through Fast Train For St Louis Leaves At 12 40
International and Great Northern announces a fast train to St Louis departs at 12 40 p m and arrives at 2 15 p m serving the route with timely connections for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Night Train Schedule Details
J and G Night Train departs at eight in the evening and arrives at seven fifteeni n the morning, offering overnight service with early morning arrival for travelers.
Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Train Schedule Card
Train No 1 runs from Laredo to Minera daily except Sunday leaving at 8 a m and arriving at 10 30 a m Train No 2 runs from Minera to Laredo daily except Sunday departing at 1 15 p m and arriving at 3 30 p m
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
Passing Show and Other Quick Quips in Hearsay Snippets
A collage of brief humorous lines and overheard street chatter from newspapers. The snippets feature casual arguments about money, salaries, trains, and daily life with a playful tone and quick punchlines.
Plot to blow up battleship Kentucky sparks diplomatic flare
Reports from Vera Cruz claim a plan to blow up the battleship Kentucky in the harbor. Officials say American Consul Canada is alleged involved, aiming to provoke U S intervention, per Associated Press dispatch from Washington dated February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carranga
State Department
Kentucky
Vera Cruz Harbor
Canada
Not Afraid to Die Fearless Hangman Confession
Henry Sampson a Black man was executed by hanging in Houston Texas on February 15 after being found guilty of murder. He reportedly declared I ain't afraid to die before the trap was sprung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Henry Sampson
Woman Dies From Pistol Battle Wounds
Marlin Texas February 15 Mary Wisezgoski dies after a pistol battle between her father and two men Sunday. The victim succumbed to wounds sustained in the exchange, authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marlin
Texas
Mary Wisezgoski
Wrench Recaptures Trench Section. Parliament Reopens
Associated Prose reports in Champagne the Wrench recaptured part of German trenches on February 18 while German action appears local with no general gains. In East Africa, fighting continues between German and Belgian forces. London notes the Brith parliament resumed with the king's speech read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German East Africa
Associated Prose
London
Champagne
Wrench
Zeppelin Raids Dim Saloniki In Greece Damage
Damage from Zeppelin raids in Saloniki, Greece, reported today, surpasses one million dollars in property loss as Athens notes incidents during February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greece
Saloniki
Bombardment hits Italian town Schio city is damaged
London reports from Vicenza that hostile aircraft bombarded Schio yesterday, killing six and wounding others. The bombardment occurred as Italian forces faced air attacks, with casualties confirmed by Reuters from the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Vicenza
Italy
Schio
Prohibition Amendments Debated by Washington Legislature
Washington edition reports the house judiciary committee delayed the Anthony suffrage amendment until December. Proposals to postpone prohibition were defeated by a tie vote as lawmakers consider prohibition but not suffrage during the current session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Conarese
House Judiciary Committee
Noted Educator Dead in Sherman Texas
Sherman Texas Feb 15 Capt J W Wharton aged 81 a well known educator and former trustee of Austin College died here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
J. ®. Wharton
Austin College
City Hall opens for 1916 property assessments
Notice to Tax-payers announces the City Hall office is open to receive real and personal property assessments for the year 1916. Citizens are asked to call in to render assessments during office hours from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
ANOTHER WALTER JOHNSON IN TEXAS RECRUIT
Houston February Walter Johnson a Texas pitcher has enlisted in the U S Marine Corps at the local recruiting station He is not the Washington Senators star but a known slow ball pitcher from Texas He has been sent to Parris Island South Carolina and will likely try out for the Marine Corps baseball team which won the 1915 pennant in the Governmental League
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Houston
Texas
Walter Johnson
United States Marine Corps
Washington Senators
Walter
Johnson
Paris Island
S. C
Marine Corps
Watch ticking gag tests police hopefuls in Tit-Bits
A police force examination described by Tit-Bits ends in a joke about a watch that supposedly ticks for a fortnight without running. Candidates confirm hearing it at closer and farther distances, revealing the implausible premise and ending in a humorous twist.
Senate ok for inquiry into government ownership of utilities
Washington on February 16 5 the senate ready voted in favor of a congressional inquiry into the advisability of government ownership of public utilities as opposed to government regulation and control.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Ready
Illicit Still Raided Near Carthage Texas
A remote district raid near Carthage Texas resulted in the arrest of landowner William Downs. Officers seized twenty five gallons of new whiskey and reported Downs admitted feeding wet corn to his hogs during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Carthage
Texas
Here
William Downs
Downs
Mellen denies Brandeis wrongdoing at Brandeis hearing
Former New Haven official Mellen told a senate subcommittee he has no facts to support charges that Louis D. Brandeis helped wreck the New Haven road. Samuel W. Winslow of United Shoe Machinery Co. accused Brandeis of improper conduct toward the company during the hearing.
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Washington
Mellen
New Haven
Senate
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Samuel W. Winslow
United Shoe Machinery Co
Brandeis
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Colds Claim
Advise avoiding exposure and drafts and eating right while using Dr King s New Discovery. It is made from Pine Tar and balsams with mild laxatives and is said to kill cold germs, soothe the throat, and heal the mucous membrane with over 45 years of use as proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised By Satisfied User
O J Metcalf writes of a severe December cold that nearly kept him bedridden. After buying two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy he recovered within days and endorses the medicine as one of the best for future colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Metcalf
Weatherby
Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau
The Times carries today’s forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Wednesday will be fair with frost expected nearly to the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
the Telephone Co
Dallas Murder Mysteries Deepen With New Death
J Frank Colbath aged 50 died after Saturday night assault by two unknown men. He was found unconscious near Dallas where no robbery occurred. Colbath could not identify his attackers as investigators pursue leads in the ongoing string of local murder cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
J. Frank Colbath
England Expects Drazil War Tax Debate Opens
London February 15 Parliament reconvenes with urgent financial business. A drastic new taxation plan would require workers on munitions to invest a portion of earnings in war loans. The measure has strong backing and signals a long Commons session ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Commons
Louis Votes on Better Roads Bonds
St Louis Missouri February 16 A special election in St Louis County today on a proposed bond issue of 3 000 000 for road improvements A two thirds vote is required to carry the bond issue
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St. Louis
St. Louis County
Yale Crew Begins Training for Spring Season
Yale rowing squad started indoor training in New Haven with members and candidates preparing for Coach Nicholls return from England in about two weeks. After that, on river workouts will begin ahead of the Varsity and Second crew races against Pennsylvania during Easter recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Yale
Nicholls
England
Pennsylvania
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather, Clear Winds East
Observations for Fort McIntosh over 24 hours ending 7 am report max temperature 61 degrees, min 55 degrees. Wind generally from the east. Sky clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McIntosh
Battleship Maine Memorial Exercises
Memorial services for the Maine victims were held at Arlington National Cemetery under the United Spanish War Veterans Department of Washington. Congressman L C Dyer, commander in chief, and other former soldiers and sailors from the Spanish American War attended. Floral tributes came from the White House and the minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine
Arlington National Cemetery
United Spanish War Veterans, Department of Washington
L. C. Dyer
Congress
Spain
White House
Willard's First Fight Five Years Ago Today
Five years ago today February 15 1911 Jess Willard first fought Louis Fink at Sapulpa Oklahoma. Willard lost on a foul in his debut with commentary from Harry Warnest of Cincinnati noting Willard’s ignorance of fighting and nose blowing while Fink stood in, with Willard taunting Lou before the end came when the referee disqualified Willard for wrestling and rough tactics.
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Jess Willard
Louis Fink
Sapulpa
Okla
Willard
Harry Warnest
Cincinnati
Fink
Lou
Oregon Returned to California Naval Militia Training Vessel
By Navy Department orders the battleship Oregon known as the Bulldog of the navy will be turned over to the California naval militia as its training vessel today in San Diego. The ship previously made the record-breaking voyage around the Horn to participate in Cuban operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Navy Department
U. S
Oregon
Navy
Horn
Cuba
California Naval Militia
For a Bilious Attack Relief With Chamberlains Tablets
The notice describes symptoms of a severe bilious attack including headache coated tongue poor appetite constipation and vomiting. It offers relief by taking three Chamberlain's Tablets and notes they are prompt and effectual and obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
What He Would Do On The Field Of Battle
A Liverpool Mercury excerpt depicts a captain questioning New Private Murphy about what to do if separated on the front. Murphy replies with bold bravado declaring he would be after doing a mile a minute, illustrating wartime wit and soldierly grit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Begorra
Liverpool Mercury
International Master House Painters Convene in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Ohio February 16 The annual convention of the International Association of Master House Painters and Decorators opened today. Nearly 1500 visitors registered with broad national representation. The convention will run through Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
International Association of Master House Painters and
Gasoline 16 cts. Guaranteed at The Crescent Garage
A brief notice states gasoline priced at 16 cents per gallon with a guarantee of value at The Crescent Garage. The item highlights a local fuel price offer and a specific service location in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent
Zapata County Abstract Co offers land abstracts
Zapata County Abstract Co announces it can furnish abstracts to date for all lands in Zapata County Texas. Services include skeleton or full copies with reasonable charges. Address Jose B Garcia county clerk Zapata County Texas dated January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zapata County
Jose B. Garcia
Texas
Medicine for Stricken Jews on U S Colliers
New York February 16 The first in a series of large relief shipments to Jewish sufferers in Europe and Asia departs on a United States collier. The program, backed by a vast American fund, aims to deliver medicines foods and raiment to Palestine to combat medicine shortages and malaria. The American Jewish Relief Committee oversees the operation with strong public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Asia
Mediterranean
United States
America
Uncle Sam
Palestine
American Jewish Relief Committee
Moore & Co Seed Catalog Ad Buy Now For 2-12-6t
Seed advertised includes corn Milo maize cane seed and Sudan grass. Company Moore and Co promotes quick purchase with a 2-12-6t price tag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore & CO
Flood Threat Sent to Five Louisiana Parishes
Reports say two breaks opened today in the Mississippi levee near St Joseph Louisiana. The floodwater from the breaks would threaten five parishes. Residents in affected districts were warned to evacuate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Associated Press
Natches
Miss
Mississippi
St. Josph
Louisiana
Thanks Voters For Fire Queen Candidate Anita Mullally
Miss Anita Mullally thanks supporters who voted for her in the fire queen contest and expresses appreciation for their efforts, noting she is grateful even though not elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Mullally
Times
Mulally
Residents to press congress on floods and rations in Arkansas
Arkansans in flooded districts plan to present grievances and demand government rations to the congressional flood committee, which is slated to tour Lake Village and Arkansas City tomorrow. The Mississippi levee breach at St Joseph, Louisiana, reportedly does not ease the shortage.
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Arkansans
Little Rock
Ark
Congressional
Lake Village
Arkansas City
St. Joseph
Seismic Quake Recorded Near Washington Morning
A severe earthquake was detected by the seismograph in Washington this morning, lasting over an hour. The strongest shocks occurred at seven o clock, with the epicenter estimated about 4500 miles from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Ten Miners Dead in Butte Copper Mine Fire
Ten miners died in a copper mine fire in Butte Montana late last night and at least a dozen others are missing as the fire, located 1200 feet below the surface, continues to burn. The cause remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Heir to Two Millions Declared in Missouri Court
Jefferson City Feb 15 a St. Louis boy aged 11 was ruled by the supreme court to be the heir to two million dollars in property in St. Louis. The court held that a natural child of an adopted parent inherits from the adopting parent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jefferson City
Bernero
St. Louis
Supreme Court
State inspection of Michigan movie houses begins in Detroit
Detroit Mich Feb 15 The first semiannual inspection of Michigan motion picture theatres for 1916 by the state fire marshal's department was begun here today. It will take ten days to inspect Detroit theatres, then the committee will visit other cities and towns with movie shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Michigan Motion Piicture
State
Colonel Roosevelt sails to West Indies for health tour
Col Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt depart New York by ship for a West Indies tour. He plans a months long voyage to bolster health and endurance for the forthcoming campaign, with strong expectation he will be a key figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Forty Years as Capitol Guard Honored
Washington Feb 15 Frank G Jones dean of the Capitol police today completes his fortieth year as a guard at the Capitol building. He stood vigilant over the electoral vote during the Hayes Tilden contest and lowered the flag at Garfield and McKinley deaths. Jones has known all the famous men in Congress during four decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank G. Jones
Capitol Police
Capitol Building
Jones
Garfield
Capitol
McKinley
Elther House
Pound Notice: Bay Horse Auctioned If Owner Defaults
One bay horse picked up for violation of the city stray animal ordinance is in the pound. It will be sold at public auction in front of City Hall at ten o clock on February 17, 1916, unless the owner calls before then and pays all accrued costs. M Brennan City Marshal Laredo Texas February 14 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Brennan
Laredo
Texas
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Market Plaza
C. C. Biggio
Violet S. Oberfeldt
Frances Caroline Willey
Wormser
Belle Brown
Victoria Street
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society
F. S. Ulmer
Mamie
Sydney Bulletin
Madge
Marjorie
Judge
Plinks
Philadelphia Ledger
New Orleans Times Picayune
Johnny
Papa
Chicago News
Mexico
Weather Forecast
Louis
Times Office
U. S. Colliers
Joseph, LA
Causes
Colonel
West, Indies
Capitol Guard
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