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Entry describes second class matter at the post office in Vernal Utah under the act of Congress of March 3 1873.
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Vprnal
Utah
Congress
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1924
Page
8
Mrs William Mott Falls Ill But Improves
Mrs William Mott became ill on Wednesday but is now improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mott
Edwin Durfea Completes Homestead Proof in Town
Edwin Durfea of Randlett arrived in town on Wednesday to make final proof on his homestead signaling completion of required steps for land settlement verification.
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Edwin Durfea
Randlett
Dr Earl Lewis Visits Vernal From Lewis Optical
Dr Earl Lewis of the Lewis Optical company worked as a professional caller in Vernal on Friday and Saturday, representing the optics firm and meeting local contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lewis
The
Lewis Optical Company
Carter Returns From Salt Lake City Driving Buick
Charles 8. Carter arrived back from Salt Lake City last week in a 1925 model Buick light six touring car.
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Charles 8. Carter
Salt Lake City
Mrs Eaton Improves After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Ernest Eaton shows marked improvement after a long illness and is able to be up and about in her home.
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Ernest Eaton
Attorney Thos W O Donnall Heads to Duchesne District Court
Attorney Thos W O Donnall left Sunday for Duchesne where he attends district court convening Monday and continuing through the week.
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Thos. W. O’'Donnall
Duchesne
Ms Nora Gillman Joins Duchesne Law Firms as Stenographer
Miss Nora Gillman has moved to Duchesne where she is employed as a stenographer by the law firms of Porter and Pope.
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Nora Gillman
Duchesne
Porter and Pope
Health work and millinery demos in Tridell ward
Mrs. Jane Murray and Mrs. Minnie Preece held demonstrations in health work and millinery at Tridell ward on Wednesday, showcasing practical skills and crafts.
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Jane Murray
Minnie Preece
Tridell Ward
Stenographer Misa Fay Siddeway Returns From Salt Lake City
Misa Fay Siddeway a stenographer at the board of education returned Monday night from Salt Lake City where she had been visiting for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Fay Siddeway
Board of Education
Salt Lake City
Willcox Academy Graduate Heads to Weatmliwater College
William Schaeferiegar, class of 1924 graduate from Willcox Academy, will move to Salt Lake City to attend Weatmliwater College with plans announced by family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schaeferiegar
Willcox Academy
Jeff
Salt Lake City
Weatmliwater College
Returrge Saturday from Price where he spent the week
Me Smith does not intend to teach school this year. The note mentions a weekend return from Price where business was attended during the week.
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Price
Smith
Eaton and son tour Colorado and Maine for cattle market
Ernest Eaton and his son Lavell returned Tuesday from Rangely Meeker and Craig Colorado where they went to secure a market for cattle.
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Ernest Eaton
Son Lavell
Rangely
Meeker
Craig
Colo
Harold Lurdell Returns to Labors After Provo Summer
Harold Lurdell, teacher of ngri culture and coach of the U. H. 8, resumes duties following a summer spent at Provo and other points.
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Harold Lurdell
Provo
Mrs Joseph Paulson Visits With Daughter At Court
Mrs Joseph Paulson and her daughter Mrs A Smith visited during last week coming up from Jansen to attend business matters at court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Paulson
A. Smith
Jansen
Judge Eliad Hanson Reopens Vernal District Court
Judge Eliad Hanson closed the district court in Vernal Thursday evening and Friday morning for Nachesne where he convened court on Monday.
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Eliad Hanson
Vernal
Teft
Nachesne
Bullock Family Heads to Westminster Colleges
J. K. Bullock left Monday for Salt Lake City with his son Weldon who will attend Westminster College this year. They were accompanied by Mark Hall.
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J. KK. Bullock
Salt Lake City
Weldon
Westminster Colleges
Mark Hall
Birdsell Huller Rep Ross Bartlett Visits Town
Birdsell Huller Company representative Ross Bartlett arrived for a business visit on Wednesday after returning from a trip to Colorado points.
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Ross Bartlett
Birdsell Huller Company
Bartlett
Colorado
Rasmussen files homestead proof note in Vernal
Grand Rasmussen of Fort Ducheana filed with Register Albert Halen in Vernal Shnd office for intention of making final proof on his homestead on October 18, 1951.
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Grand Rasmussen
Fort Ducheana
Albert Halen
Vernal Shnd
McKinley Couple File Homestead Proof in Vernal
Mr and Mrs William S McKinley of Steamboat Springs Colorado arrived in Vernal on Saturday and completed proof on their homestead on Monday before Register Albert Halen at the Vernal land office.
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Williiam
McKinley
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Albert Halen
Vernal Land Office
Ashton to Leave for Salt Lake City U Visit
Lowe Ashton will depart September 26 for Salt Lake City to attend the University of Utah. He previously studied at the University of California Southern Branch in Los Angeles.
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Lowe Ashton
Salt Lake City
U. of U
Ashton
Southern
University of California
Los Angeles
Hunt Couple Return From Colorado County Fair
Mr and Mrs Charles Hunt returned Tuesday from Craig Colorado where they attended the county fair and visited relatives at Maybell Colorado. Mr Hunt reports the fair was a splendid success.
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Charles Hunt
Craig
Colos
Maybell
Colo
Hunt T
Sam Woolley Heads to Provo to Enter BYU
Sam Woolley left Thursday morning for Provo where he will enter Brigham Young University this year. Last year he attended the University of California Southern Branch in Los Angeles and was a former UA basketball star.
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Sam Woolley
Provo
Woolley
University of California, Southern Branch
Los Angeles
Calif
U. A
Seed Export Party Reports Crop in Cortez Better Than Expected
Cecil Wilkinson of J. G. Peppard Seed company with headquarters at Roosevelt returned from Cortez Colorado where he toured the seed fields with a party of exporters. Wilkinson reports the crop there better than they anticipated.
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Cecil Wilkinson
J. G. Peppard Seed ,Company
Rooosevelt
Cortez
Colo
Mr. Wilkinson
Indian school pageant practice at Whiterocks fair time
Miss Stella Richards and Miss Mary Winder practiced with Indian school children in Whiterocks for the upcoming fair pageant. The Indian school will close for the fair, and the educators praise the children's progress. Miss Jona Woolley could not attend due to a Vernal practice.
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Stella
Richards S
Mary Winder
Whiterocks
Miss Richards
Miss Winder
Jona Woolley
Vernal
Roosevelt man visits town overnight
John G. Davis of Roosevelt was an overnight visitor on Friday last. William Millner and Frank Defa of Hantus, Utah, were visitors in town Thursday last.
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John G. Davis of
Roosevelt
William Millner
Frank Defa
Hantus
Utah
Reginald and Mary Noel Plan Provo Trip to BYU
Reginald and Mary Noel will leave next Wednesday for Provo to attend the Brigham Young University event. The trip highlights a family visit tied to the university engagement.
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Reginald
Mary Noel
Provo
Mrs Amanga Caldwell Improves Health At Home
Mrs Amanga Caldwell shows notable health improvement while Bho stays at the home of Mrs Guylotta Stewart guiding recovery in a quiet domestic setting.
Mrs Guyletta Stewart Returns to L H Woodard After Illness
Mrs Guyletta Stewart resumes work at the L H Woodard company following a week of illness. She had been away from duty due to sickness and has now rejoined her position.
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Guyletta Stewart
L. H. Woodard Company
Miller and Thomas driver to fetch Ford cars from Price
J Saiwdiller of the Miller and Thomas Motor company left Wednesday for Price to obtain two Ford cars for delivery on Friday.
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J. Saiwdiller
Miller and Thomas Motor Company
Price
Vernal Campgrounds See High Tourist Traffic Persist
Large crowds continue to pass through daily as Vernal campgrounds remain a popular pop pins resort at night for many tourists with ongoing overnight activity at the site.
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Vernal
Poppins
Mrs Ben Phillips and Mrs Jessie Winn Return from Craig Rodeo
Mrs Ben Phillips and Mrs Jessie Winn arrive back Sunday from Craig Colorado where they attended the rodeo and fair. Frank Sessions escorted them home from Meeker.
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Ben Phillips
Jessie Winn
Craig
Colo
Frank Sessions
Meckeor
County Officials Plan Short Vacation Next Week
Wilson Murray, county clerk, and Leon FP Christensen, county surveyor, expect a brief vacation next week. While away they will review certain surveys in the mountain section and update records as needed.
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Wilson Murray
Leon Fp, Christensen
Out
Asaugveys
Architect Hyrum Pope Visits Uintah High School Project
Hyrum Pope of Pope and Burton, Salt Lake City, supervising architect for the Uintah high school, was in town Tuesday on official business and was to return Wednesday.
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Hyrum Pope
Pope and Burton
Salt Lake City
Uintah High School
Eastern Star Lodge Event in Myton Hears Utah Grand Officers
Mrs. M Logan Mrs. Ethel M Martin and Mrs. HR Gipson attended an Eastern Star lodge meeting in Myton Tuesday evening. Grand Lodge of Utah officers were present from Salt Lake City.
Young Registers in Salt Lake High Then Withdrawn
Kermit Young, son of the Postmaster E J Young Jr, registered at West Side high school in Salt Lake City for a mechanical course but was withdrawn by Mrs Young.
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Kermit Young
E. J. Young, Jr
West Side High School
Salt Lake City
Young
Water Returns at Lee Caldwell Well After Drought
At Lee Caldwell place the well that dried up in 1919 and again this summer showed a revival last week. Mr Caldwell removed about 18 inches of sand and a strong flow of water was struck, restoring supply.
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Lee Caldwell Place
Clarence S Johnson Visits With Occidental Seed Rep
Clarence S Johnson of Occidental Seed Company visited Tuesday and Wednesday with his mother Aunt Cora Johnson to attend to business matters for the firm.
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Clarence S. Johnson
Occidental Seed
Roosevelt
Cora Johnson
Miller family member returns to Westminster College in Salt Lake
Earl Miller, after a week with his father Marshal H A Miller, returned Monday to Salt Lake City to begin his second year at Westminster College. He worked during the summer on college grounds.
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Earl Miller
Marshal H A. Miller
Salt Lake City
Westminster College
Mr. Miller
Middleton couple returns from the East amid corn crop concerns
Mr and Mrs F 3 Middleton returned from the East where Mr Middleton sourced beef cattle. He warns that wet spring will shorten the corn crop in Nebraska and Iowa, and much soft corn will be harvested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. 3. Middleton
Middleton
Nebraska and
Iowan
Mrs. E W Thomas Visits Vernal After Five-Year Gap
Mrs. E W Thomas, mother of A B Thomas of the Miller and Thomas Motor Co, arrived in Vernal by the Uintah railway to visit Mr and Mrs Thomas and her first grandchild. Mr Thomas met his mother at Jensen, his first reunion in five years.
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E. W. Thomas
A B Thomas
Miller and Thomas Motor Company
Vernal
Uintah Railway
Untermann Returns From Vernal Vacation
Ernest Untermann spent five weeks vacationing in Vernal and the Uintah mountains and returned Thursday to San Francisco to resume work as an electrical engineer. He continues studies at the University of California and promises to visit again next year.
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Ernest Untermann
Vernal
Uintah Mountains
San Francisco
Calif
Mr. Untermann
University of California
No Stony Run Delayed By County Fair Week
No installment of the serial Zen of the Y D will be run this week due to the County Fair premium.
Wanted at Once Clean Light Rags at This Office
Help wanted in this office for rag cleaning. Position seeks four-tailed workers in a 4-tf category. Immediate duty to handle light rags and basic cleaning tasks. Apply in person.
Uintah Railway Passengers Visit and Local Trips
Mra Tom King of Rainbow boarded the Uintah Railway as a Tuesday passenger to Vernal and plans to visit relatives. Emma Rooks arrived via Vernal Tuesday. Misses Blanche and Maude Martin returned to Ver nal Thursday after weeks away. Jo, Frulta, Cole, Charles Lyons returned to work at Atches Tuesday after a pleasant visit. L. Jacobsen spent Wednesday with family in Naples. Horace Breinhart, ser enaders member, left Tuesday for Mack Colorado en route to Grand Junction to rejoin his company. BE. H. Houston and Frank Smith traveled Vernal to Watson Thursday. Mr and Mrs J A Cheney visited Watson this week. Mrs Thomas of Pueblo arrived Thursday to visit son A UG Thomas and wife.
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Mra
Tom King
Rainbow
Emma Rooks
Uintah
Blanche
Maude Martin
Vernal
Frulta
Cole
Charles Lyons
Atches
L. Jacobsen
Naples
Horace Breinhart
Serenaders
Mack
Colorado
Grand Junction
Innesa
BE. H. Houston
Frank Smith
Watson
J. A. Cheney
Thomas
Pueblo
Colo
A. UG. Thomas
Wifae
Happenings In Society Chautauqua Starts Sept 19
Two nights of chautauqua entertainment run September 19 to 24. James Kater performs magic the first evening, Baughman and Pefferle sing the second, Leake’s quartet present a musical night the third, Dr. Robert Parker Miles lectures with Tallow Dips, and the closing evening features the all sisters quartet with two dramatic sketches.
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James Kater
Baughman
Pefferle
Leake
Robert Parker Miles
All Sisters Quartet
Miller and Thomas Secure Ford Agency
J S and S Miller and A B Thomas form Miller and Thomas Motor company and secure the Ford agency. They have set up temporary sales rooms in their former office and plan to occupy new quarters later. They will carry eight full line Ford parts and accessories.
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J. S&s. Miller
A. B. Thomas
Miller and Thomas Motor Company
Ford Cars
Neaf
Ford
Uintah County Fair Premium List Released
The premium list of the Uintah County Fair is off the press and mailed this week. The premium list and sports program are larger than any previous year.
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Uintah County Fair
S A Smith Accepts Eastern Utah Agency For Insurance
S A Smith former principal of Vernal Central and Kenilworth schools has accepted the Eastern Utah agency for Kansas City Life Insurance. J L McQuarrie helped with arrangements. Friends wish him success in Vernal in a new field while noting his limited success as an educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Smith
Vernal Central School
Kenilworth
Eastern Utah
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
J. L. McQuarrie
Salt Lake City
Smith
Vernal
Hearts of Gold Canteloupes Shown at Express Office
J. N. Lybbert of Naples ward delivered several Hearts of Gold cantaloupes to the Express office Friday. Attendees found them delicious and sweeter than usual this season, attributed to the dry weather.
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J. N. Lybbert
Naples
Express Office
Glines Ward Mothers and Daughters Outing
The M. I. A. officers and daughters of Glines hosted a lawn party honoring the mothers. An afternoon program included games, followed by ice cream and cake for about 45 guests.
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Glines Ward Mothers and Daughters
Glines
Olsen Whitney Win License in Utah Marriage
Miss Geneva Lanccra Olsen daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Olsen of Neola and Harold Christopher Whitney a farmer of Monroe Utah secured a marriage license September fourth 1924 from County Clerk Wilson Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Lanccra Olsen
John A. Olsen
Neola
Harold Christopher Whitney
Monroe
Utah
Wilson Murray
Memorial Monument Fund Drive Boosted by Ice Cream Sale
Mrs. H. E. Rich and Mrs. John N. Davis led a Seventies outing at the George Slaugh ranch selling ice cream and candy. The event netted about $40 for the Uintah County soldiers monument fund.
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H. E. Rich
The
Legion Auxiliary
John N. Davis
George Slaugh
Uintah County Soldiers Monument
Large Registration Expected at Seminary
The L. D. 8. Seminary hosts a large registration on Monday for a three year course. High school credit covers two years of Old and New Testament history. third year work in church history and doctrine receives no credit. Jacob N. Lybbert, former St. Johns seminary principal, will lead as principal and is well known in the region.
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Farvexcadd
Jacob N. Lybbert
St. Johns
St. Jonas
Ariz
Lybbert
This Is the Place Lecture by J L McQuarrie
J L McQuarrie of Kansas City Insurance spoke Sunday at the Second ward chapel joining the First ward. He lectured on This in the Place Causes of War and the Problems of Peace. A large Naples ward crowd enjoyed the talk Sunday evening.
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J. L. McQuarrie
Kansas City Insurance Company
Salt Lake City
Eastern States Mission
Ben FT. Rich
Homer E. Rich
Vernal
Second Ward
First Ward
McQuarrie
Fishing trip for Freestone family and friends set for four days
George C. Freestone and son Grant with Emery Frestone and John Milburn left Wednesday for a fishing outing at Red Pine setting. They expect to be gone four or five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Freestone
Grant
Emery Frestone
John, Milburn
Red Pine
Salt Lake County Cows Make Good Under Test
Salt Lake County Cow Testing association reports tests over the past months showing thirty seven herds with an average of 681 pounds of milk and 25.8 pounds of butter fat per cow. Ben R Eldridge’s herd leads with 1397 pounds of milk and 45.3 pounds of butter fat per cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake County
Reed H. Atkinson
Ben R
Eldridge
County Fair Judge To Be Sent From U A C Logan
The U A C at Logan will dispatch a college carload of judges for the county fair set for September 24 to 26. The exact panel has not been announced.
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Logan
Uintah County
National Defense Day Observed With Parades and Exercises
National defense day will be observed today Friday Sept 12 with appropriate programs parades and exercises across the nation.
Ne'er-Do-Well at Vogue Theatre Promises Regeneration
In New York the disowned heir Mei g han is shanghaied to a Panama bound steamship and penniless. He meets Chiquita, played by Lila Lee, and their romance drives dramatic changes ending in the young man's renewal. Supporting company praised. Show opens Saturday September 13 at Vogue.
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Mr. Meighan
New York
Panama
Chiquita
Lila Lee
Comany
Vogue Theatre
Kater the Magician Delights Audiences With Tricks
Kater the magician promises an entertaining show built on sleight of hand and prestidigitation. He dazzles with clever illusions and fast sequences that keep the audience gasping. His recent display before magicians earned praise in The Sphinx.
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Kater
Magic
T Sphinx
Tucker Returns to School Pastors Kingsbury Church
F. Tucker, pastor of the Kingsbury Congregational church in Ver nal, returns to school this summer after Rev George A. Downey left for Yale college to resume ministerial studies. Friends commend his work and wish him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker
Kingsbury
First Frostd Frost Hits Local Vegetation
On Wednesday night September 10 the first frost of the season covered vegetation in white frost while heavy dew limited damage to only the most tender plants.
Tax notices to be mailed after books received
County Treasurer William Henderson reports tax books from the assessor’s office arrived Monday and notices will be mailed soon. Assistants Mrs Howard Woolley Mrs Mats Pope Misa Iris White and Mrs Eva Hatch help prepare the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8. Henderson
Howard Woolley
Mats Pope
Misa Iris White
Eva Hatch
Drought Relief Battered by Intermittent Showers
Drought relief was interrupted as a light shower broke a long drought on Monday night and heavy showers followed on Tuesday across the valley and mountain areas. Wednesday afternoon brought more heavy rain over the valley.
Genealogical Conference at Stake Tabernacle Sept 14
The stake announces a genealogical conference at the stake tabernacle on Sunday September 14 with two meetings at 2 pm and 7 30 pm. The general public is invited and Salt Lake visitors will attend. No ward meetings are held that day to allow full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Stake
Secondard Chapel
Stake Tabernacle
Stake “ Genealogical Conference
Salt Lake
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George Barr McCutcheon Story
J. Warren Kerrigan
Alice Calhoun
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URBAN
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