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STATE FAIR GAINS
IN EDUCATIONAL
VALUE EACH YEAR
By R. C. Stewart
The educational value of fairs is
being demonstrated better this year
than ever before. Every fair held in
Oregon this fall has been a distinct
success, both from a financial and
an attendance record standpoint. The
fairs have been attended largely by
people who are anxious to, gain new
. ideas and better methods of apply
ing what they already know to their
&4 wveryaay proDiems.
The state fair at Salem that has Just
closed was a mlfihty bis success, but a
close analysts brirtirs out the fact that
the county agent, the farm bureau, the
cooperation of the banks with the Hve-
' stock men and the excellent work of the
boys' and girls' clubs have been largely
responsible for the fine showings and the
unprecedented interest taken.
ATTRACTIONS VABT
The modern fair furnishes something
to Interest to all. For the rancher there
Is the county. Individual and general
agricultural exhibits ; the stockmen can
find a fine display of their favorite
breeds of animals: the women have the
several departments of Interest to them,
each as the cookery, sewing, housemak
Ing and art displays; the boys and girls
are interested in the exhibits of the club
members and in many of the other agri
cultural displays ; and there Is something
to draw the attention of the business
men If It is not the auto show, it may
be merely observing the general displays
and getting a better conception of the
Importance of the agricultural Industry.
A few go to the fairs for amusement
alone, but the Urge majority, in fact,
perhaps 95 per cent, would not come to
the affair if nothing except recreation
"were offered them.
Interest In the fairs has been revived
by the different community enterprises
fathered by the farm bureau.
IKTEHEST GROWS
Taking a part in some of the county or
community fairs has given many people
the desire to take part. In 'a larger fair
where the competition will be keener.
As a result, many parts of the state were
. represented at the fairs this year that
never took part before. Tillamook counr
ty, with Us Hpecial train of , six car loads
of fine stock, added a great deal to the
state fair. Coos county, with a large
number on display, opened the eyes of
many to the fact that this county has
been purchasing; some very fine stock,
and they are promising to come back
strong another year. The fine displays
from these two fairs can be credited to,
first, . the county agent ; second, the
banks, and, third, the boys' and girls'
clubs.
The club campo are affording many
boys and girls a chance to visit the state
fair that would not have the opportunity
otherwise. At the same time the reward
of the trip to the state fair Is a big in
centive to create keener competition in
the smaller fairs, and it all goes to
broaden the mental qualities of the
young folks,: who are soon to take their L
places ,arring the - leading 'men and
womcof the country.
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COOS-CURRY FAIR
CALLED EXCELLENT
Poultry?
1 NOTES
Tire poultry exhibit at the state fair
was marked by a good audience of ad-
miring friends of the feathered flocks
on all days of the show. Some fine birds
were on display for the judge. George
Wells of Oshkosh, Wis., to place.
Awards were made as follows ; a few
classes are not given :
Rhode Island Reds J. O. Watts, Eu
gene. 1 and 3 cocks ; A. J. Raney, Oswe
go. 1 cockerel, 1 and 3 hens; J. A. Over
dorf, M.etzger. Ox.. 2 cockerel; Tom Jo
hansen. Rainier. 2 hen. 1, 2 pullets, 2
pens; W. H. Mead, Portland, 1 pen.
Columbian Wyandottes All awards to
Jay Scott, Harrisburg. Or.
Partridge Wyandottes All awards to
Henry W. Domes, McCoy. Or.
Silver Wyandottes Henry W. Domes,
1, 2 cocks ; 2 cockerels ; 2 hens ; 1, 2, pul
lets ; 1, 2. pens. Fred A. Johnson. Taco
ma. 1 cockerel ; 1 pen.
Light Brahmaa R. O. Brown, Falls
City, 1 cock; 2, hens. William Shearer,
1 Iran.
S. C. White Leghorns Fred A. John
son, J cock; Warren Welborn. Salem, 2
Cock ; J. O. Isaacson, Central Point, 1, 2,
cockerels ; 1, 2.. pullets ; 1 pen. Allen P.
Wheeler. Pleasant Hill. 1, 2, hens. J. A.
Overdorf, 2 pen.
i Buff Leghorns E. R. Stromqulst. Ma
plewood. 1 cockerel; 1, 2, hens ; 1 pullet
Fred. Dally, Lebanon. 2, cockerel ; 2, pul
let Bush Farm, Lents, 1 pen.
Dark Cornish L. W. Welsenborn.
Portland, 1. 2, cocks; 1, cockerel ; i, 2
hens ; 2, pullets. P. J. HUlesland, 2,
cockerel ;' 1. pullet.
On Saturday, September 18, Coos
and Curry counties brought to a
close the greatest county fair the?
ever held. It ia doubtful If there
are any two counties in the state
that will put on a fair that will sur
pass this one. The entire resources
of the two counties were there; "at
least, it seemed so."
In the community building one side of
the first floor was given over to Arago,
Norway. Broadbend and Bridge. Prizes
were given. 1. 2. 3. 4. as written, each
community accepting Its place cheerfully.
On the same floor, the Portland Flour
ing Mill company had an elsUiorate dis
play of Olympic flour. This display was
In charge 5of E. Russell. Dr. C. J. Kor
nick. Miss Garland doing the baking and
the crowd doing the testing. To say that
Miss Garland understands the art is put
ting lt'mlldly. To make special mention
of nil displays worthy would be impos
sible, but it would be wrong to not men
tion the display of corn, which measured
from 16 to 19 feet tall, with as many as
three well developed ears to a stalk;
Kentucky Wonder beans, 18 to 20 feet
tall, four tier Oravenstein . apples, the
finest ever exhibited.
The display of poultry was not large,
though several coops were on exhibit.
Miss Alice Guerin took first prize on a
ooop at ' eight' ducks id .- four chicks
hatched by hen. This was her first
experiment and she was pleased with her
prize, which consisted of 100 pounds of
chick feed.
One new industry in Coos county is
manufacturing Swiss cheese. Fred Lar
sen and Julius Yutzler have launched
this enterprise. They had on exhibit a
150-pound cheese, which was cut up and
sampled out.
Prizes awarded were :
HORSKS
Percheron itallion, 3 jeara old or orer Dr.
G randy, lint
Percheron mre or geldinff, 3 jean or or
W. T. Dement, first.
Percheron yearling or 2-yer-old W. T. De
ment, tint; John Uij, second.
5 Clydesdale mare or geldinc, 1 year or ott
George Martin, first.
Clydesdale colt Joe Mast, first.
Team of farm hones C. J. D. Ray. tint.
CATTLE
Shorthorn bulla. 2 year or orer M. H. De
ment, first: E. U Weakly, second.
Shorthorn heifer M. H. Dement, first
Hereford bull. - year and older Dement
Bros., first; grand champion.
Hereford bull calf, under 12 months De
ment Bros., first
Hereford cow, 2 years and orer Dement
Broa. (5 entries), firnt and second.
Hereford heifer calf, under la months
Dement Bros. (S entries), firsti
Hereford grand champion bull Dement
Bros.
Hereford grand champion cow Dement
Brne
tirade Hereford calres. 4 either sex, get of
one str. 1 year old and under 1! Dement
Bros., first and second.
tirade Hereford cow or steer, under 2 years
Dement Beds., first and second.
Hereford sweepstake champion, best fotir grade
calves, any bceed Dement Bros., first.
Hweepstake champion, best grade steer, cow
or heifer, any breed, over 1 year old Dement
Bros., first.
Jersey bull. 3 years or orer J. F. Schroe
der, first; Thomas Hanley, second; 1. C. Herrey
A Hons, third.
Jersey bull, 2 years and under 8 Bumerlin
Bros., first; L. P. Trigg, second; A R. Daren
port, third.
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Jersey cows, in milk or in calf R. M. Bonn,
first; J. D. Carl, second; A. Gnthardt. third.
Jersey heifers, 2 lyesrs and under S A.
Gutbardt, first; R. If. Buon, second; U. H.
Aasen, third.
Jersey heifers. 2 yean and under 2H
flebmeder Bros, first; Sumerlin Bros., second; It.
M. Bunn. third.
, Jersey AuJl. J H -year-old and under 2 A.
Guthardt.
Jersey bull, 1-year-old and under 1H V.
R. Beckey. first; C. H. Strong, second; W. U
Myers, third.
Jersey calf, male, S months and nnder a year
E. E. Hampton & Bon, first; Theo Clinton,
second; J, C. Herrey, third.
Jersey calf, under 0 months, malt E. K.
Hampton & Sons, first; Thomas II. lisnly, tec
one: James Jacobson, third.
Jersey heifer calf, tf months and under 1
year O. H. Aasen, first; lese Cutler, second;'
I. C. Herrey, third.
Jersey calf, under fl months J. D. Carl,
first; C. H. Htrong. second; J. D. Carl, third.
Jersey heifer calf. 1 H years and under '2
yean R. M. Burin, first; E. E. Hampton,
second; Theo Clinton, third.
Jersey heifer. 1 year and under 114 years
O. H. Aasen. first: V. H. Berkey, second;
Tliomas II. Hanley, third.
Jersey, get of sire, bull shown with four of
his daughters -J. C, Herrey. first; James Jseob
son. secnoi.
Jersey eraiM- champion bull J. F 5kh rocder.
Jersey grand champion cow R. M. Bunn.
Holstein bull, 3 years and over L. J. Simp
ton, first: J. B. Mootnaw, second.
Holstein cows, in calf or in milk H. H.
Haines, first and second.
Holstein heifer. 2 years and under 8 I. J
Simpson, first and second.
Holstein bull coif, 1 year and under 2
Dr. George E. Dir. first.
Holstein male calf, under 1 year Julias
Kruse. first; Bar B ranch, second.
Holstein calf under 1 year Dr. George Dix
first and second: L. J. Simpson, third.
Holstein heifer, 1 year and under 2 lu J.
Simpson, first; C. C. Johnson, second; H. W.
Wslker. third and fourth.
Holstein grand champion bull, any age U J.
Simpson.
HoUtein grand champion eow H. R. Hayoea.
Ayrshire bull calf 1 year and under 2 K. B.
Wilson, first.
Ayrshire heifer, 1 year and under 2 R. B.
Wilson, first
Milking Shorthorn heifer, 2 years and nnder
8 Brownson Bros., first.
Milking Shorthorn bull calf, 1 year and nnder
2 John Wbobrey, tint; Brownson Bros., sec
ond: Bartiett. third.
Milking Shorthorn male calf, nnder 1 year
John Whobrey, first.
Milking Shorthorn heifer. 1 year and nnder 2
Brownson Bros., first.
Milking Shorthorn grand champion bull
John Whobrey.
Milking Shorthorn grand champion cew
Brownson Broa.
Guernsey bull. 2 years and under 8 Joe
Hast, first
Guernsey calf, under 1 year, male County
farm, first
Guernsey heifer, 1 year and under 2 County
farm, first and second.
Guernsey grand champion bull County farm
WINE
Berkshire boar, less than 1 year old A. P.
McMullen, firn and second.
Berkshire sow, leas than 1 year old A. P.
McMullen. first
Poland China bear. 1 year and over Catch
ing Inlet club, first; J. U Laird, second.
Poland China boar, less than 1 year old
U Nosier and D. A. Brode, first; D. A. Brode.
second.
Poland China breeding sow. 2 years and over
I Nosier, first; George Gannell, second.
Poland China sow less than 1 year old U
Nosier, first and second.
O. I. C. sow, 1 year and under 2 J. L.
Laird, first
Duroo Jeney boar, lee than 1 year H.
Smithgall first and second.
Durce Jersey sow. leas than 1 year H.
Smith gall, first and second. .
Best registered sow, any bread, any age L.
Nosier, first; George Gunnell. second.
Beat registered boar, any breed, any age
Catching inlet club, first; L. Naaler, second.
POULTRY .
Buff Cochin Walter Thomas, Marshfiald,
first
Trie of Leghorns D. Kring, first: Walter
Cochin, second.
Trio of Anconaa Archibald Train, first;
James Train, second.
Burkharts S Jerseys
At Auction
ALBANY, OREGON, OCTOBER 13
The sale of the Jersey Farm forces the sale of the
entire Jersey herd
a
35 Head Production, Beauty, Uniformity
Every female old enough has a R. of M.'record. One now on test as
a two-year-old will easily be a gold medal cow. Has over 600 lbs. fat
in ten months and still producing heavily. Other heavy producers,
and a beautiful Lot of young stock. Also two great herd bulls, Karnak's
Noble 4th. The Moose O'Fernwood and the Junior herd sire. The
Owl's St. Mawes of M. L. P. The catalojr. now ready to mail gives
details as to breeding and records and illustrations of many. Send
to owner or sales manager for one.
E. A. Rhoten, &alem, Or., R. L. Burkhart, Albany,
Sale Manager. Or., Owner.
Jersey Breeders Sale
Salem, Oregon, Thursday, October 14
SIXTY FEMALES - SELECTED BULLS
Sixty females anti a few selected bulls; complete dispersal of a number
of small herds and a few offered by other breeders.
Th offering WH1 include daughters by such bulls as Rosaire Olga Lad.
Rtnda Lad of S. B.. Gertie's Poppy's St. Mawes and Golden CfcerrP
granddaughters of Golden Glow's Chief, direct descendants of St
Mawes and other noted sires.
Bull-50 Blood of St. Mawes
Among the bulls is a magnificent two-year-old that contains 5o per
cent the blood of St. Mawes (tracing three times on short lines to
vthis great sire), and other royally bred bulls.
For the greater part the femajes are young and untested, but some
are now on official test and poducing well oyer 50 pounds fat rer
month with farmer's care. This will be an Ideal opportunity to secire
Aa?"ds" ln the rouh way of untested animals with great -possibilities.
Sale will be held at the Oregon State Fair grounds. Catalog giving
details as to. offering and consignors will be published. Send request
w one manager. m
' Auctioneer.!
HugaMstritell.
f E. A, RHOTEN, Sal. Manager,
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Ringman:
finton.
Trio Blaek Minorca W. A. Harris; firs.
Tim Pefcia docks 1. V. Sehroeder, first.
Geaas Marian Sell first. -!
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field eon ia stalks . F. Hoflflsaa, Drat;
I. I Ray, ; second.
Field eon eo cob E. F. Hoffman, flat; T.
M. Steer, asoood.
Pop eoro A. Traia, first
Barlsy-JohB ressher. Best
r-s A. U Votkmex, first.
Clow H. H. Harris, first.
Beets Titosnae U. UanJer. first; E. W. JasSes.
second. ii.
Cahbare J. jr. Pankstoa. first
IimiMlikin a r.i. n .
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JCarroM.-ig. W. Barnes, first; J. I Bay. sec-
i?0- W- A- Harris, first
Pie plant P. E. Breuer. first; B. Ll Smaa7i
Suafloeer E. H. Hoffmaa. first; Lasmaea
Sweepsaakea A. L. Tolkmar, first; L U.
Caarke. aseond.
'Oraveiwtate apples (fie boxes) Brides
' vuntpmuj. i inn; n. a, orroni. second.
J8s aufle box of apples H. A. Htrong.
Tomatoes Mrs. H. A. Strang, first; A. L.
Vol mar. second.
APSLKS
.5?ilWi"' U Smaller, first; P. F.
BarUett, seeood.
GraTemteiBs. platea Hit. Cal Bay. flrat;
,B. U. 8mll, aseond.
GraTensteins. 1 plate H. A. Btnsng. first.
Jonathans Mary Bicaerd. first
Sweet apples Mary Klckard. first
K"s L M. Sto.er. first.
North Bpjw p. F. BarUett first
Coos Bay Bssvnty P. F. BanleU. first
fcpitieobens I. if. Stover. firstT
Winter bananas B. U Smalley, first
IUliaa pruaes--B. U Smailey, firU: Mrs.
u. A. strong, second.
French prunes E. U Smalley, first
SterTsrunes Mrs. Cal lUy. first.
Ittsplay bees W. H. Iiancer. first
insplay honey W. H. Uanoer, first.
Display Oregoe wood Mrs. Toot Mart f k,
lint ana second.
Heavy Yield Cows
Must Be Fed Grain
The heavy-yielding dairy cow. even on
the best of pasture, must b fed grain
if ahe is to maintain thrrousjh a normal
lactation period her high production,
say tie O. A. C. dairy specialists.
Profits are determined by the differ
ence between- the cost of production and
value of products throughout the entire
year, not on the apparent profit for the
most favorable period. The low pro
ducer will not pay for train at any time
of year.
l ords Prairie Grange
Centralia. Oct. 2. Ford's Prairie
prang-B entertained about 200 residents
of the prairie Sunday noon with a "Har
vest Home" dinner served ln the arrange
hall. Typical of all Fords Prairie din
ners, the tables were loaded with all
kinds of good things to eat. Following
Methodist church took . charze of re-
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George C. Jewett, who has been
secretary of tbe Federal Land
bank since Its organization, has
just accepted the position of gen
eral manager of the Washington
and Idabo - wheat growers' co
operative associations. He will
continue in his present capacity
with the land bank, bat' not on
active duty.
liglous services, delivering a splendid
sermon. A short musical program was
also given.
Trash Heaps Breed Pests
Hordes of Insect, rodent and disease
pests have gathered under the piles of
trash found on some farms, to get pro
tection from the heavy, general ratni
in Oregon this fall. Unless destroyed,
the trash heaps will become breeding
grounds for still vaster swarms of pests
that will forage on -valuable crops later.
Clean up. burn or bury or haul away
crop remnants, boards and other kinds
or trash
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POULTRY SHOW TO
BE FE TO PUBLIC
The'Western Winter Bhbw,j;Port
land's bis; poultry exhibition, at The
Auditorium December 13 to It, will
be free to the public this year.
This is the first of the larger West
em shows to be opened without admis
sion fee. The board of directors of the
Oregon Poultry and Pet Stock associa
tion, who are arranging tor the; show,
expect to broaden its scope so that
there will be something to Interest every
poultryman here, the backyard poultry
roan as well . the Urge producer.
There will be an egg show that will
bring out the difference between graded
eggs and ungraded eggs and thereby
show the consumer what he should get
for his hard-earned money when he
goes shopping.
There will also be other educational
features from the poultry department 1
of the Oregon Agricultural college.
The judges who will place the isoultry.
awards are W. M. Coats of Seattle and
W. a Russell of Oakland. I CaX C 8,
Brewster of PorUand will Judgs the eg
show and C. a Qibson of Chicago jsrUI
Judge the rabbits. ! 4..'
Linn's ! Stock Judges
Chosen for State Pali
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Albany, Oct 2.Llnn county's repi
resenUUves ln tHe stock' judging , oo'n4
tesu at the atate fair will be Ralph Mai?
son, Harvey McConnell , and Kehneth
Arnold, all of the Shedd Jersey club, who
won over the Shedd Shorthorn club til
an elimination contest held at Shedd
under supervision of L. J. Allen. Oregon
Agricultural college, superintendent,!
boys' and girls' clubs. Mies Kdlth Pufh,
a member of the Jersey club, scored third
highest, but her inability to attend the
fair eliminated her, and Arnold was
chosen In her place. Harold Push of
the Shorthorn club was awarded , th
highest score, but his team mates failed
to support him. . ;
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Word was God . . . Asd the Word was made flesh, sad dwelt ansae
tt." (John 1:1 and 14). - J"
"This Bubltme afflrmattn as to the antemortal (JodHhlp of Jesus Christ, ft
corded by John, Is In trct harmony with th Father", declaration to Moaea
that the creation of the world had been wrought throuah Hia Hon Jeaus Christ,
whom He designates "The, Word of my Power" (Pearl of Great Price, p."i.-j
There was and Is Irresistible omnipotence In the Voice of Ood. This ia evl
lenced by Christ s miracle In Ktllllng the tempest. You know-the story. Tnt
Master and some of the .dlaclplea were afloat on the turbulent sea. It was
flight ; and Jesus, after an arduous day of ministry, wan asleep in tha stem
of the little vessel. The storm increased ln fury, and tha dlsoiniea
stricken. In their extremity of tear they awakened the Irrt, crytnr "Master I
carest thou not that we perish r and "Lord, save us: we perish."
Then He arose : and out through the darkness of that rear some nlrht. Into
the roaring- wtnd, over the storm-lashed sea. went the voice of tha Lord, as lis
"rebaked tbe wiad aad said wato the sea. Peace be still, Asd the wlad ceased
asd there wii a treat calm." Turnlnr to the disciples. He asked tn tones of
gentle yet unmistakable reproach : "Where la your faith ?" and "How Is It that
ye have no faith V Gratitude for rescue from what but a moment before had
seemed impending; death waauperseded by amazement and fear. "What saaa.
ser of nss Is this," they asked one of another, "that ersa the wlad asd the sea
obey hint" t '
Amons; the recorded miracles of Christ, none has elicited (Tester diversity
In comment and in attempt at elucidation than has this inatanoe of control over
the forcea of nature. Science venturea no explanation. T
The Lord of earth, air and sea spake and was obeyed. He it was who. amidst
the black chaos of creation's earliest stages, had commanded" with Immediate
effect Let there be llarht: Let there by s firmament In the midst Of the
" " " " Muw.vym mnu lb e aecrsea. ao U was. 1
ine aominion 01 ine creator over tne crested la real and absolute. A small
part of that dominion has been committed to man, as the offspring of Ood.
tabernacled im the very Image of His Divine Father. But man exercises that
ueicisuu vumrui inruusn seconoarx agencies, ana ny means of complicated
mechanism. Man's power over the objects of His own devlslns Is limited.
It Is In accordance with the curse evoked by Adam's fall, which earns
""""i" iiaiinsicosmii, nisi uj me strain 01 nis musrie, oy the sweat of his
brow, and by stress of his mind, shall man achieve. His word of command Is
but a sound-wave in air. except It be followed by labor. Throurh the HDlrlt
that emanates rrom the very Person of Deity, and which pervades aU aoaee.
the command of Ood is Immediately operative. , .
Not man alone, but also the earth and all' the elemental forces pertalnlne
thereto, came under tne Adamic curse; and as the aoll no longer brought forth
only good and useful frwlta. but gave of Its substance to nurturs thorns and
Ihistles. so the several forces of nature ceased to be obedient to man as seen,
cles subject to his direct command. " - ,
What we call natural forces heat, light, electricity, chemical afllnltylre
but s few of the manifestations of eternal energy through which the Creator's
P"rPr are subserved s and theae few, man is able to direct and uUUs only
through mechanical contrivance and physical adjustment. ) "
But the earth shall yet be -'renewed and recelvs Hs paradisiacal. lory and
then soil, water, air and the forces acting upon them shall directly respond to
the command of glorified man as now they obey tbe word of the Creator.- .
The vltsl Spirit that emanates from (iod and u FA.nniiv ssHth ana'tna
operate directly and with as positive effect upon Inanimate things, and upon
'ZVJJ!I- " UP" organised Intelligence wbsther
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Thus, the Lord commanded demons and ih vhMi iiin a.a
rZyr,r.k Jlrctly to tpe earth, tha air. the sea, and be heard and obeyed, for
the Divine immanence.!; which i ths sum of all energy and power, operates
throughout the universes i ... ' "T-.
That through faith, even mortal man I- ...nJik.:Jl. idi
act upon matter has been explicitly declared. by Jesus Christ: Tor verllt I
fKl'.yf.V'J of ma. lard seed, ys sfcaU ssv ssti
this Moistals, Kern ore sieset ts reader pi.re, aa ,haIl restore asd Both
lag shall be ioisosslble fjato fot.'' (Matt. 17:20;. 4 fv- ..
wi.ruf-rJ2r nJ B1? smos"ii ether psbtieatioss, tselsdlsr '"r
X.J ?r,?,,.TLt,, Bipries ! f these artlelesV assly to Jterth"
wssUrs States MUskallt Kast Madison u, PortUad, Oregea.
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