Leper Dignity Calls Amid Leprosy Debate and Disease Fear
A harsh critique condemns inhumane leper treatment while contrasting leprosy and smallpox. Dr. Plumacher, a U.S. consul, reports on leprosy in Venezuela and Colombia, noting neglect, diet failings, and efforts to improve care at Maracaibo. The piece highlights public fear and calls for better treatment and institutional care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazarus
Eugene H Plumacher
Galles
Mlatacala
Venesuela
Yamde
Department of State
Janke
George Raseald
Roasetti
Beirut
Syria
Demony Institution
Pomiret
Gr. Plumacher
Maracaibo
Icia
Plumacher
Colombia
Convicted of Land Frauds in Blue Mountain Case
In Portland Oregon Franklin Pierce Mays Vikert L Jones and George Sorenson Ltang were found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy to detrain government lands for the Blue Mountain rash reserve project. Defendants’ counsel signaled intent to move for a new trial as the trial wrapped after about twenty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oreg
Franklin Pierce Mays
Vikert L Jones
George Sorenson
Blue Mountain Land
Government of Lands
Bhute Mountain
Couns
Devenranta
Bank directors indicted in Milwaukee bank case
Chicago on Sept 1 The grand jury indicted the directors of the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank led by president Paul O Stensland for embezzlement and misappropriation ranging from 0 to 40 dollars All named directors include M A La Bus Frank Craas Joseph Lister Erni Johnson Me rius Kirkeby Additional indictments were expected against Stensland and Henry We Hering former cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Afhwaukee Avenue State Bank
Paul 0. Stensland
Masas
M.A. la Bus
Frank Craas
Joseph Lister
Ern? Jonnaon
Merius Kirkeby
Qwee Te
Washington Stock Market Dull Except Mitchell Mining Activity
Local market dull with Rail common and Gas lagging behind after mixed sessions. Mitchell Mining opened with 2 100 shares at 6 1 4 and 300 more at 3 28, later a 100 at the same level as a 60 day option, and another 100 at 6 1 2. National City rose a point, while Washington banks plan consolidations with Washington Exchange Bank forming from Washington Savings and Union Savings, Quinny Smith named president of the latter, and a new night savings service to extend hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Mining
Yventerday
Washington Stock Exchange
Wednrsdor Af
New York
National City
Lta
American Security and Trust Company
Washington Savings Bank
Central Ip
Union Savings Bank
Ming
Washington Exchange Bank
Union Savite
Quinny Smith
Tie Tate Frenne Hi Smith
Tanlding Icapenot
Alerhoorn
Hans Gimtiar
Janke
Washington
Saley
United States
Distedt
Columbia
Anehed Mn
City Netional Bank
Dat
enbi—Witehel
Jtiswe
Tetdey’s
Colmiabin
Jané Purchessan
Capitol Traction Railroag
Metropolites
Metroppilian Railroad
Columbia Paliroad
Columbla Railroad
Washington Hallnas and Bigotry
Niseritanesus tomte-Washington Gas Company Fa
Washingtin Ar Company
Satan of
Talephonn
Winhington Market Company
Polimad
Norfolk
Cod
National Yatn Dapuskt and Trust
Washington Lata and Trust
Amarin Security and ‘Trust
Becnritt Storage Company
Washington Savingn Bank
Mome Savings Bank
Raltrond Stecke—Capital ‘Traction
Washington Railway
Etectric Prorerren
Cre
Washington Raters
Lledtele
National Hunt
acke—Commercial
Bank Ag Washtngtan
Metropolitan
Contra
Colum- MA
Capital
Aimetican
Tanenla
Nathland City
Innursnea Socka
Ptremen's
Frankih
Cordean
Potoman
Asington
Geeman-American
Nations Union
Colimble, Ogee, & Propte's
Wrahington Gs
GFK
Ceoredtown
Margenthaler Tinatypsy
Lavston Mower
Nurtay Ant Warrington Tournanet
Wnt Apetier Compan
Michell Stiniog Company
Southart Pulte Service Corporation
Vsatvlayae
He Duper
Washington Stock Exchange crowd of bonds and shares listed
A long OCR fragment lists Washington stock items and prices across diverse rail roads, banks, and utilities. Names include Columbia, Metropolitan, Potomen, and Washington Gas Company with percentages and figures like 1907 63 and 1920s debentures rounded into a chaotic ledger of securities and trusts from a historic market page.
Peabody answers Parker amid denials of motions and attacks
International committee denounces the Park er led charge as cowardly while Crugham and the policy holders committee clash over accusations. Amid hearings on Chesapeake and Ohio rates and new railroad directors, leaders from Mutual Life and Baltimore lines defend positions and map meetings. The military surgeons announce next year’s Jamestown convention in Virginia.
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New York
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Protective Association
Mutual Ife Insurance Company
Deat Peabody
Ge Alton Barker
C. McCabe
Methodiet 4
George S. Scrugham
International Policy Holders’ Committee
Faree
Seragham
Indernnational Policy Holders” Committee
Gateways to Frisco: Oelrichs trip tied to Harriman plan
Ann Herman Oelrichs travels from New York to San Francisco amid reports she aims to discuss her late husband’s will and a major realty sale. The property sits on the city’s northern bay frontage, a key site for Harriman’s railroad gateway strategy to accelerate access to the busy urban center and threaten rivals.
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den Francisco
San Francisco
Ann Herman Oelrichs
New York
Tas
Drg
EB H Harriman
Southern Pacific Company
Harriman
Gowld and
Mipley
Oetriche
Improve reposition against competition in securing government business
The article discusses efforts to gain the bulk of the government business from the Pre Aldio area. It notes plans to transform water-front property in its possession into a large terminal point and a commerce building. The plan would extend westward along the coast using existing rights of way at Ingleside to advance the scheme.
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Oetrichs
Mun
Lné
Ingleside
Porto Rico trade growth cited by Commerce Department
The Department of Commerce and Labor reports Porto Rican commerce expanding after 1906 with US exports rising to 19 million dollars and imports up to 9 million, marking multi year highs under American rule. The island’s total merchandise value for fiscal 1908 reached about 28.28 million, far above the prior year.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Porto Rico
Legal Records from D C Courts and Bankruptcy Sessions
Dense legal notices list cases across equity probate and bankruptcy, naming judges Messrs Gould Osterman and Butters, attorneys including Tobriner Ambrose and Tucker, and actions such as motions for injunctions and returns set for September. Multiple dockets referenceNational Metropolitan Bank and various creditors, with sums like 4102 and 3800 noted amid probate and estate matters.
Real estate transfers across Northwest areas and nearby streets
A list of real estate transfers in Washington with transactions on Northwest streets including Newport Place, Thirteenth to Fourteenth Streets, and Market Space. Names include Martha Ry Kiteworth, Mary O Guiney, Josephine W Shannon, Clenn Watkins, Marion G Chester, and J. Morris Fratkin among others. Lots and squares are specified with prices around $10 to $150, plus fractions and interest assignments.
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Newport Place
Toween
D. H. Hu
Vand Drury
James NM Cox
Square
Syrret Wortheart
Berond
Martha Ry Kiteworth
Edward OT Harney
Pawara
Belwedh North
Cathartin Guiney
Fat Vic
Mary O Guiney
May O 'Culler
Motion
Chester
Muare
Franklin
Manhan Et Ux
Upton B
Mackall
Equara Sul
Abode
Tsu
Aveney Northwest
Elsventh
Twelfth streate—National Bate Dagcctt, Savings and Trait Company
Charles E Banes
Wank Ke Atreete
J. Morris Fratkinn
Bonet B
Pearl E. Hod
Aquare
Triveds
Taettsfrat
atrette-Damund
J. Clarence Welch
Land Statreets
Adeian KR
Deeds of Trust and Security Listings in 1920s Registry
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous deeds of trust and security interests across multiple properties. Entries name lenders as American Security and Trust Company, Citizens' Trust, and others, with borrowers including individuals such as James N Cox and Edward Z Harney, amounts ranging from hundreds to thousands, terms from one to eight years, and interest rates noted as per cent. The garbled text indicates multiple parcels, dates, and planning of mortgage or trust transactions typical of a real estate ledger.
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James N Cox
Frank T. Rawlings
Richard G. Rawlings
D. HR
Drury
Edwad Z. Harney
Rignold
Ant J. Clarente Price
Serura
Zea
Hank
Tamo
Fort Baratoga
Brnckland
Etta Vo Merle
Albert A. Wilson
Jake EB Lamer
Washington Lean
Trust
Sears
Broek
Pacrick
Kelleetny
Te Mchaur
Coltert
Jonn
Heminon
Accurn Toulas F
Thoman J. Jesnddun
Thomes Howe
Brett
Secur John
Brond@ua
Anil
Square
Orly Pal Lac
Nouara
Robert C Netizense
Fonant Levla S Fray
Srcury
Tauitehie Building Association
James A Kimzeteux
Ty Chapin Brown
Mesty Ho Gérgmann
Hubling Association
Quitclaims and marriage licenses listed in district notices
A jumble of names and places appears in the notice of quitclaims and marriage licenses. It lists individuals from Richmond Virginia to Annapolis and several other towns with ages and partial locations, reflecting typical legal filing extracts.
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George Rascaid
West Virginia
Health Office Record of Notable Admits and Ages
Fragmented OCR lists numerous names with ages and institutions including Columbia Hospital Frendmen's Beapital and Morere gchintler. Entries mention years 64, 28, 70, 22 and 26, with locations such as Gurstonk, Wash. Asy. How. and 1 month care, implying a registry of patients or deaths.
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Femphtiel
Rear
Gurstonk
Gil Bontwe
BT Vases
Coorge Cary
Wash
Asy
Aniraw Gordon
Kresdman
Elimueth A. Dodges
Columbia Hospital
Hugh
Murphy
Frendmen's Beapital
Jortua Anderson
Halvion Hunto
Marlon
Morere
Gchintler
Money to Loan Listings in Washington DC Area
A chaotic ad page shows numerous lenders offering quick loans on real estate and salaries in Washington DC and surrounding areas. Advertisers promise low interest, fast service, and flexible terms, including percentages around 4 to 5, with various offices and contact addresses.
Country property for sale with 37 acres and farm buildings
A legal notice details valuable real estate owned by Chin and Ploh to be sold at public auction at Blake Temestons. The property covers multiple parcels with 270 feet of frontage, brick building and grounds, and 37 acres of land with a high stage of rustication, plus necessary farm outbuildings. Administrators Fred X Blackwell and Mary Parne announce the sale in Maryland Virginia.
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Frilada
Tat Rey Chin
Margaret EK Ploh
Peete Dale
Blake Temestons
Renning- Koa
Turseer
Sinienibee
At & Ree
Huwne and
Tranting Cout
Bouch
Farmog Worak
Miburban
Fred x. Blackwell
Maryland
Virginta Parne
Auberkas
For Rent Notices and Real Estate Listings
Numerous typed lines present rental ads and property listings from Thos J Fisher Co and other brokers. Highlights include furnished and unfurnished houses and apartments for rent in Washington DC areas such as NW and East Capitol, with various room counts and prices. Also shows real estate services, loans, and insurance offers, plus multiple agent names and office contacts.
Lands for sale near Mt Pleaamat with major road access
For sale a parcel advertised as one malianSon quarter located seven squares north of Mt Pleaamat. The listing promises Greenmed value tied to two important thoroughfares and claims ground frontage. Fulton R Gordon Subueean Realty Ophtator and partners advertise property terms as reasonable and price reductions available.
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Fulton R Gordon
Subueean Realty Ophtator
Robert & Heater
Ears ME
Kia
For Sale: Diverse City Homes and Apartments in Downtown Area
Offers include 10 room 2 bath homes near Carnegie Library and downtown districts. Listings show early 20th century ads from Austin business exchanges, with prices around 20k to 30k and multiple properties on G Avenue, 10th Street, and nearby blocks. Details emphasize decor, hosting spaces, and near landmarks like the Carnegie Library.
Houses Wanted and Rooms For Rent in City Area
Classified ad items seeking housing requests across multiple neighborhoods. Listings include rooms for rent, apartments with heat and baths, and houses offered for monthly payments. Various owners mention near-year deadlines and specific districts, with requests for occupancy and contact details.
Suburban for Sale in Washington Area Advertised
An assorted suburban real estate notice showcases homesites and parcels for immediate purchase. Listings include a 10-lot tract with title guarantee and cash options, 200 foot elevation views of the city, and an Arlington area deal with installments. Multiple agents and addresses appear, urging quick purchase and investment security.
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Peetm
Clekenn
Warten
Childten
Congress funds extension of MASE AVE project and parcel sale
Congress approved 47300 for extending MASE AVE linking parcel WEELET PARC property with a 500 dollar lot investment. The deal calls for a 40 by 4001 frost area and a 97 percent cushion equals 1600 monthly. Tait Oinwake and Co 205 Colorado Bldg.
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Hac
Mase, Ave
Weelet Parc
Frost
Tait, Oinwake & Co
Colorado
Foreclosure sale notice in Northern District, 1906
Public sale announced by trustee Crutcher and Robinson Co. under a deed of trust for the Moancrilte Company bankruptcy case. Auction to be held at the U S Post Office frontage in Kearnpurg on September 4, 1906 at 12 o clock noon, with highest bid securing the estate and claims against the United States, including specific parcels and liens, subject to court approval and statutory costs.
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Taletes
Taterne
Columbia Beighes
Dspace
Ted
Ivision
Erin Gotlambia
Colarie
Eulen
Gale
Peer Ve
Uuttln
Lider
Amiea
Crutcher
Truster
Washington, D
Robinson
District Court of the United States
Virginia
Moangrilte Conrrect Company
Hantermptey
Glenod
United Staten Postoffice
Fekernpurg
Wood
Thomsen
Eeid Sankrapt
United States
Mlaney
Wemtingesa
Colter
Rierrich
Columbia
B. Robinson CO
Supreme Court OF
District of Cotamite
Atterourt
Henry W. Thurston
Frenda & Clash
Ghartea Beaiciinn
Henry J. Woodant
Mable Grace Moki Agecuipa
Ure Eataty
Mathante
Equity
Henry W. Thurnton
Francia B. Clark
Nathaniel McKay
Thurston
Clark
Charles B. McClullan
Ha Akté
Yranefa
Cherles & Mecellan
Sunduza
Uceaadiv
Ueko
Waahington Law Reporter
Evening Star
Waahington Pont
Ashley M
Goitld
OR. Young
Supreme Court
District OF Columbia
Contrict of Columbia
Lawrence B. Graam
District of Calumbia
Wubservier
Wald Extelo
Eleen
Ambicay Security and Trust Company
James ¥. Hood
Gecetery Attow
James Tanmer
Columbis
Pekington
D. C
Netional Museum
Jonathania Cele
Reen
Lone Resel
Waring
Ron Goan
Winion
Jae
Roe B. F. Nacpal Ahland
John Biddle
D.C
JAY RE_B. MORROW
Camualsaoners
Nary Snr
Ctrurean
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Mara
Thean Scientivte
Pumecier
Bothwell
Corl
Porto Rio
Iken
Miredorte
Veterans’ Legion
Columbus
Ohio
Atlantic City
Fichadelpha
Aniouners jacGt
Pennestrain Trailroad Company
Philadelphia
Atlanta City
Newfell
Wil
Camden
Phialind Bert
Ploelon
Harrivon @ Bros
Shneenith
Elks
Greensboro
N.C
Bisleakser
Elf
Washington Post
Local Financial
Peabody
Mutual
International Committee
Colgate
Richmond
Serpe
Sullivan
Chesapeake and Ohio Rilway Company
Chesa+peake and
Oho
K. Orent Keyser
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Jacob H. Sch
John B. Theyer
Pennsylvania, Ralroad Company
Saltmare
Jamestown
Buffalo
N. Ys
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
Frisco
Mrs. Oelrichs
Golden City
Porto’ Rico
Justice Gould
Olger
Hater
Comeluingal
A. H. de
Frank J. Siaphena
Lawn Tobriner
Keuberger +a
Unit
Era Cantesso
Palletiene
Leon Tohenar
HU. Gentian
Block
Brock
Asso
WB Am Deads
Roberta Trustenn
W. E. Ambrone
Walletine
Roberta Fotreat Ve. Warrent
Mads Absolute
Pro Contesas
Giclins & Chamberlin
Gotendant
W. A
Davie Hood
Engiotlor
Osterman & Butters
Morivar
Gould
Retelo
Antoine
Eulinton & Slddone
Tnre Sry
Horney
Attorany
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Seounry
Mano
Amiomney
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Arthur P. German
Wall
W. J. Lamer
Cotwinblaxa
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Willoe Lambertato
Wiles Essitwtaleer H
Dickhant
Ty Nat
Trend
Graanington
Prionne Rambo
Amok Dasiagns
Biality
Anveraey
Harry White
Prainttime Alinensy
Nathanial Wieon
Lachlen
Cotpiie Sarlat
A. Grok
Ti Tilia
William L. Miers
Charien
Banay
Martonet
Fate Depayt
Savingyai Company
Testiture American Recurlty
Une Trust Company
Sri
Cova Vow—Notert Bevood
Tames
Rmitecrén
Thomas Mf. Pickterd
Ancurere Hage
Otis Letee
White
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Nottry Wheel
Menry Pa
Teun Pahan
Bet
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Robert
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Trumiar
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A EA ‘Thinten
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Lane
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Prunawae
Wien Aiker
Flay
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Wlechentar
Fat P. Robjrmon
Yher Onequda
Mer Cight O
Terry
Milaain Twit
Ian John Boulds
Alma Diwws
L Lynn
William
Butist,a
Maud Halntatng
Roy
J. J. Lyk
Frank Milber
Flerah
Clement Manon Burling
Statson
the Brown
Adelaiae Matthews
Ray
J. & Dem
Charles
Andre
Plora Drewens
Health Office Record
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Joan da
Yoal Eatate
Harrison Realty Company
G St
DC Cent Peatata
Brone & Faireas
Yorke Ave
Faiace
Campan
Brildine
Vazswnis
Tyler & Rutherford
Aincorporntral
NY Suns
Lowese RA
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Corcoran
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Walter Hacker
Jaw
Thos, J. Fisher & CO. (Inc
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Tony Hamizer
Ain
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Willard
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Tammie
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Wowlaas
Muncie
J. Fisher & CO
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Jean Pith
Colttig
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Hillyer
Miuao BF
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Rome
Haba Eyarett
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Alley
Monty
Royal Fire Ins. Co
Liverpool
Eng
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Hanover Fire Ins. Co
Wright
Moora
M. York & Son
Gat
Capital Hill
Qobory
Ylagys
Tae Phyalcian
Joseph I. Weller
Redley
BLISS
Alonzo
W. B. Cowen
Agint
Teleptiona Wert
Ftsembly
Howe
Columbo Aisinhis
Hico Yard
Uath
Willige
Gibbs & Daniel
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Wrahlagton
Addreee
Cor
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James H
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TS. Faente
AD Acre
Hove
Silver Spring Park
GEO. P. Robinson Cd. (Inc
J. Walter O'Boyle
Salez Dept
Warrigon Realty Company
Hualotos
Aisit
Musta
Tost Ry
F St
Eagle
Trere Atort
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Agttiwest
Chapin
Mperur
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Mona
Dumbarton
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Rane
Betoce Rian
GEO
P. Robinson CO. (Inc
J Walter O'Boyle
14Th St
Highland Park
Congress
Moe Monte
Capitol
Heigets
Wilulah P
Gale Guy
Edr
Atdreas
Georgetown Real Estate
Georgetown
Sloan & Co
Avotionsers
Wto Street
Condrmauian
Elena
MY. Bray
Viatur
Jolie Bet
Columba
Primies
Sauare
Thomas Hf. Pickford
Itu
Dale of Sale
John Taylor Ateac
Eamuel AY Drury
Thomaen Owen & Son
Busines
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Chamberlin Hotel
James H. Taylor
WAPME
Wragte Ara
Avad Wayne and
Oucbatding
Tiatee
Austins Business Exchange
Masn Dion
Dimuale
Senbtay
Peoare
Laberst Company
Citizens ‘Et CO
Aes
Pric Bankeatial
Bae Eye
Eebarramncant
Reliance Loan
D Trust CO
Atroet
Dusines
Tate
Twelfth Street
Shade Prectios
Fisk Elgin
Leatherman
St. Nw
Saldus, &. D. PH
Germin Specialis
Brats
Newnus Syateim
Heart
Kidedrs
Stomeek
Ant
Hrvice
Saising
Ennis
Chotes Ganeae
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