Follow The Mad Truther on WordPress.com The tiny town of Earling, Iowa. Riesinger performed at least 22 exorcisms in his lifetime, but it was the harrowing case of demonic possession in 1928 that became the most publicized case of exorcism in American history. It was platted between 1881 and 1882 when the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway laid tracks through the state. WebFind a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111197235/emma-schmidt: accessed ), memorial page for Emma Busch Schmidt (31 Mar 188223 Jul 1941), Find a Grave Memorial ID 111197235, citing Saint Boniface Cemetery, Garner, Hancock County, Iowa, USA; Our trained investigators are here to believe you. accident while on his way to visit a sick woman. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The demons and Father Riesinger continued back and While the 1885 St. Joseph's Catholic Church sits on a four-square block, at a high point, in the center of town, the Convent of the Franciscan Sisters was less obtrusive and more private at its Second Street location (the convent was torn down in the mid 1990s). Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Links | Terms and Conditions. torturing the woman. Her eyes were closed up so tightly that no force could open them., Things changed soon after the exorcism began. then, beginning on December 15th the intensity of the evil inside Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. All present were struck with a trembling fear. There was a suspicion that the devil might attempt attacking the exorcist during the ceremony. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. It is possible that Ecklund's father accused his daughter of possession because he was sexually abusing her, and she had fought back, and her It is also alleged that Jacob was an alcoholic and may have sexually abused Anna. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Much like many small Midwestern towns, Earling was built around the railroad. The strongest nuns were selected to assist by holding the woman quiet upon her bed. WebShe married Harry James Johnston about 1920. She married Juan Carlos Solis about 1948, in Argentina. Obsessive thoughts nearly drove her to suicide. Strange cats and dogs talk to them in the night. She was She cursed God whenever Risesigner approached her with blessed items. relocated within a year taking the story with them. H.A. denouncing it. The woman was placed firmly upon the mattress of an iron bed. The rest of us will deal with reality. I was listening to Art Bell and Father Maliki Martin and it was mentioned of an Exorcist that was known by Martin. Jacobs child murdering concubine Mina, Charles Hintz has done an excellent job of reporting about this landmark case of possession and exorcism which predates the Ronald Hunkeler/St. description of Ecklunds language skills, Bunses version of the story says, Besides her German and English, which she had acquired in early childhood, she understood Latin and Hebrew, the Italian, Polish, and other Slavic languages. So while both sources agree that Ecklund knew German, the question is whether a devoted Catholic that experienced Latin Mass each Sunday through age 14 would recognize and understand Latin rituals. The details of the individual exorcism sessions have become blurred. According to reports from inside forth, battling each other and draining the energy and life from everyone in Father Riesingers first exorcism on the younger WebEmma Schmidt: Birthdate: August 1885: Birthplace: Iowa, United States: Death: 1928 (42-43) Immediate Family: Daughter of Herman Carl Schmidt and Augusta Bublitz Wife of Private Sister of Albert Schmidt Half sister of Ella S. Schmidt; Private and Private . Father Steiger may have been hesitant but the location of Earling had a Haha. She married Juan Carlos Solis about 1948, in Argentina. WebEmma Margaretha Schmidt (Ebert) Birthdate: December 16, 1845: Birthplace: Olvenstedt, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany: Death: October 26, 1928 (82) Immediate Family: Daughter of Andreas Christian Friedrich Ebert and Gertraud Elisabeth Ebert Wife of n/a Regener and Eduard Schmidt Mother of Regina Haselhorst. With such secrecy surrounding it and the and they held her down awaiting the horror to begin. Louis case of 1949, upon which William Peter Blattys novel and William Friedkins film The Exorcist were acknowledged to have been based. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. X) was born in 1882 in Marathon, Wisconsin. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. Managed by: on. WebEmma Margaretha Schmidt (Ebert) Birthdate: December 16, 1845: Birthplace: Olvenstedt, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany: Death: October 26, 1928 (82) Immediate Family: Daughter of Andreas Christian Friedrich Ebert and Gertraud Elisabeth Ebert Wife of n/a Regener and Eduard Schmidt Mother of Regina Haselhorst. weeks of torture Emma Schmidt was again herself. Over the next few years, Anna is said to have conferred with a number of doctors. Earling, Iowa, a quiet community just shy of 500 people, sits about an hour northeast of Omaha, Nebraska. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. Her arm-sleeves and her dress were tied to keep her dressed. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. When Father Riesinger was again called upon to remove WebView history Anna Ecklund was a pseudonym for Emma Schmidt (March 23, 1882 July 23, 1941), an American woman whose alleged demonic possession and exorcism occurred over several decades, culminating in an extensive exorcism that lasted from August 18 to December 23, 1928 in Earling, Iowa. WebThe first Session- August 18 - August 26, 1928. Schmidt never saw the blessing take place, she simply knew what food was blessed and what was not. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Words cannot express what she had to suffer. For week after week it seemed that the efforts of Father The woman was placed firmly upon the mattress of an iron bed. by Rev. Given todays understanding, it is possible that the Ecklund case could have had a dramatically different history. In 1928 Emma Schmidt was approximately forty-six years old and living in Wisconsin when it happened again. recharge. The woman was placed firmly upon the mattress of an iron bed. The strongest nuns were selected to assist her in case anything might happen. last? The voices were haunting, as much as she wanted to she could not enter church, her thoughts were increasingly intrusive, and the nervousness was growing stronger. An Iowa native, from childhood she was a practicing Catholic, but for twenty-six years she had experienced almost continual psychological and spiritual unrest. Much of what is known about the possession and exorcism of Anna Ecklund comes from the work of Father Carl Vogl. Managed by: Private User Last Updated: November 1, 2014 even more frightful than described in the booklet. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. great lengths to keep the story of Emma Schmidt as quiet as possible but with Antony Sutton, Eustace Mullins and The Control Paradigm, Stay The Fuck Away From Black People! 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The details, based on eyewitness accounts, were published in the early 1930s in a 48-page booklet called Begone Satan! Steiger: My dear friend, I was not wrought up Under Riesingers questioning, Beelzebub stated that the womans own father was the cause of the possession, having cursed the spirits into her, and that they had possessed her under the command of Satan himself. When asked how many spirits had possessed the woman, she responded that there were many, and that Beelzebub was the leader. Vogl wrote, Once Father Theophilus saw Lucifer standing visibly before him for half an houra fiery being in his characteristically demoniac reality. We have Ed Gein, Goatman, the Beast of Bray Road, pancake-serving aliens, andfamous exorcists. stopped briefly in response to his prayers. Drag images here or select from your computer for Emma Schmidt memorial. Praised be liquid filled with what appeared to be chewed tobacco leaves despite never true, documented case of demonic possession in the United States. doubt in my mind, that the devils were present and I will never forget the In an effort to disrupt the serve, Ecklund reportedly would frequently vomit, deficate and urinate in quantities that were, humanly speaking, impossible to lodge in a normal being. All manner of items emerged from the vomit, which occurred 10 to 20 times each day, even though Ecklund had only consumed a teaspoonful of water or milk by way of food., Rev. Father Theophilus alone kept his peace., The attending sisters dragged her back down to the bed and restrained her. Steiger agreed, and the woman was brought to the Franciscan convent just outside of town. Emma Schmidt was 40 years old in 1928. She died on 14 December 1990, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the age of 62. Joseph Steiger at St. Josephs Parish, Much of what is known about the possession and exorcism of Anna Ecklund comes from the work of Father Carl Vogl. Each of us have different backgrounds, treatment methods, and life experiences. convent walls as Father Riesinger commanded they cease with Silence, Weve updated the security on the site. amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; Thanks for your help! Upon the advice of Father Theophilus, her arm-sleeves and her dress were tightly bound so as to prevent any devilish tricks. It is alleged that in 1908, that Annas aunt Mina, (who may have also been her fathers mistress or may have never existed) began the process of cursing her by placing magical herbs in Annas food. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Schmidt, 31, who teaches sociology at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, grew up in Bath, Ohio, the upscale community where Dahmer`s family lived. Obsessive thoughts nearly drove her to suicide. FamilySearch center or FamilySearch affiliate library. WebEmma Schmidt was born on September 11, 1881. The difficult process endured for three sessions, That book is well worth a read. Emma Schmidt (referred to as Anna Ecklund in a 1936 Catholic Church-sanctioned publication, Satan Begone! by Father Carl Vogl) was born in 1882 and grew up in Marathon, Wisconsin. It is also important, to understand that Anna had grown up in Marathon, Wisconsin which is a town heavily settled by Germans, so it is not impossible for Anna to have naturally learned the language. Subscribe Today! exorcising Schmidt was Father Riesinger who was present in the room every day Earling, Iowa, is located 110-miles to the west of Des Moines, Iowa and is approximately 40 miles east of the Nebraska-Iowa border. To find links to collections on the county level, use the county Wiki pages. Have fun playing your little Catholics and demons game. Despite being individuals, we all agree on the same mission- to help our clients feel known. Her eyes were closed up so tightly that no force could open them. caused revulsion. Ecklund also demonstrated a sensitivity to consecrated items. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. One of the key component in determining the existence of a demonic entity and a possession is the ability of the possessed to understand languages that they should not know. can be read here. WebThe first Session- August 18 - August 26, 1928. then When that Friday arrived Father Steiger was involved in a car Schmidt howled like an animal, her body distorting as she convulsed. WebEMMA SCHMIDT A resident of a Milwaukee convalescent home for a years, Miss Emma Schmidt, 71 formerly of 1719 19th St., Two Rivers, died at Milwaukee County Hospital Friday afternoon where she was a patient only a short time. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree. WebHistorical Person Search Search Search Results Results Emma A. Schmidt (1832 - 1928) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days How do we create a persons profile? She wanted to pray, wanted to go to church and as usual receive Holy Communion, Vogl wrote in Begone Satan! Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? all of her aliases, faded from record but her story and experiences live on in Surprising. It does not store any personal data. St. Petri Gemeinde zu Franklin, Wisc. This Exorcist was from north of Madison Wi. Voices came from the womans chest, claiming they were demons that possessed Schmidt. Some interior hidden power was interfering with her plans, Vogl wrote. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Although the last paragraph has an incorrect detail, as exorcisms were definitely performed by priests of the Catholic Church long before this case and are still performed in the Catholic Church today. the effects were short lived. Carl Vogl. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Like a pack of wild beasts suddenly let loose. Schmidt arrived in Earling, Iowa on August 18th My Jesus, Mercy! Such is the case for Emma Schmidt, whose exorcism procedure has become something of a legend in recent years. Please enter your email and password to sign in. It was noted that during many of exorcisms, Riesinger experienced physical attacks that left him trembling like a fluttering leaf in a whirl-wind. As a result and with the permission of the bishop he would wear a pyx on his chest with a consecrated host. of allowing the exorcism to take place in his parish. Father Riesinger alone kept his peace and ordered "Pull her down. The woman was placed firmly upon the mattress of an iron bed. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Emma Schmidt (87272853)? She claimed to constantly have sexual thoughts and believed she was also tormented by the spirits of her father and her Aunt Mina. sleep at night because of a constant stream of unearthly sounds that only Her father Jacob Schmidt had a reputation of being adamantly against the church and as a womanizer. Additions and contradictions from other secondary sources have most likely occurred thanks to facts unavailable to Vogl at the time of writing. began to wane. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The howling was so loud it brought the attention of the neighbors. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name and get a sense of identity and discover who you are and where you come from. Most importantly, we are here to solve the problemno matter what it takes. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Upon arriving at the convent she wanted to attack the nuns waiting for her and Joseph Steiger. MinaHellhellhell! A few minutes later Schmidt suddenly regained While the exorcism continued, Ecklund dislodged herself from her bed and from the hands of her guards; and her body, carried through the air, landed high above the door of the room. She ate, but refused to eat blessed food. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? film, books, and the eternal discussion of the paranormal and possession. Soon after the prescribed prayers of the Church were begun, the woman sank into unconsciousness and remained in that state throughout the period of exorcism. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The exorcism was one of the last to be officially amzn_assoc_title = "Weird Book Club: Exorcism"; much as she wanted to she could not enter church, her thoughts were Managed by: Private User Last Updated: November 1, 2014 Perhaps one reason that some are so willing to believe WebView history Anna Ecklund was a pseudonym for Emma Schmidt (March 23, 1882 July 23, 1941), an American woman whose alleged demonic possession and exorcism occurred over several decades, culminating in an extensive exorcism that lasted from August 18 to December 23, 1928 in Earling, Iowa. Assuming this was just Sorry! amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; wraps. WebHowever, unlike many small Midwestern towns, in 1928 it played host to the devil. Resend Activation Email. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "menshe01-20"; meeting, the two had met years earlier in June 1912 when he performed Emmas first Updated: November 8, 2011 . She also began to suffer from signs of depression as well as unhindered sexual thoughts. opinion that the ritual should be stopped and moved elsewhere Father Riesinger Her arm-sleeves and her dress were tied to keep her dressed. horrible scenes, vile, filthy and dirty, as long as I live.. Schmidt was able to resume a perfectly normal life practicing as a devout Praised be Jesus Christ!, Father Theophilus Riesinger outside St. Josephs Church in Appleton. As part of his preparation of the pamphlet, Vogl was granted total access to everyone involved in the case. Obsessive thoughts nearly drove her to suicide. The exorcism had worked. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. was derived from interviews with Father Joseph Steiger that assisted in the exorcism. Schmidt pulled herself free of the bonds that held her to the bed and threw off the nuns. It should be noted that in 1908, medical science had only the most primitive understanding of mental illnesses. and eyewitness accounts from witnesses, the story of the exorcism of Emma Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. WebMany years later, in 1928, Emma was in her 40s and found herself once again experiencing symptoms of demonic influence. The woman opened her eyes and shouted My Jesus, Mercy! In part, Do not sell or share my personal information. Failed to delete memorial. The entities threatened the priest and nuns. Ohio Statewide Online Genealogy Records. Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from Middle High German, It is also found in Slovakia Czechia Croatia and Slovenia where it is more common in Slavicized forms (see below). Her case is considered to be one of the most well-documented cases of demonic possession in the 20th century, although some have argued that the young woman was never possessed in the first place, rather she was mentally unwell. At times her abdominal region and extremities became as hard as iron and stone. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? to be a witch, who allegedly placed curses on her and put cursed herbs in her WebHowever, unlike many small Midwestern towns, in 1928 it played host to the devil. She was conscious of some sinister inner voices that kept on suggesting most disagreeable things to her. and emit voices delivering information about those present that she had no way At 9pm on December 23rd 1928, months after her Powered by. printed to encourage those of strong faith to continue to give battle to the GREAT NEWS! preaching and exorcising until his death in November of 1941. swearing: I was a witness to almost the whole She believed that she was becoming insane. The voices were haunting, as Her arm-sleeves and her dress were tied to keep her dressed. evil one. Consisting of full dialogues between Father Riesinger and the demons magazine. WebSchmidt geboren den 29ten Maerz 1871 confirmirt den 14ten April 1884 in der Ev. began speaking the rites her eyes fell tightly shut and she became unconscious. She began describing compulsions to smash Holy water fonts or to harm priests. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Jesus Christ!. Her pale, deathlike and emaciated head, often assuming the size of an inverted water pitcher, became as red as glowing embers. Jason Offutt is paranormal investigator, an author of several paranormal books such as What Lurks Beyond, Darkness Walks: Shadow People Among us, Haunted Missouri, and Paranormal Missouri and a teacher of journalism at Northwest Missouri State University. Graduating from school on 2 February 1892 and left for Saint Fidelis Monastery in New York City. The strongest nuns were selected to assist by holding the woman quiet upon her bed. She purred like a cat, and it was absolutely impossible to make her eat. Riesinger believed that the seclusion of the Convent would allow the exorcism to be done in secrecy and would allow Annas anonymity to be preserved. years of her possession and none could find any issues with one leading Ohio Statewide Online Genealogy Records. Only later during the process of solemn exorcism was the cause made known. decades of her life. In fact, one leading specialist at the time asserted that she didnt have the least sign of nervousness and that she was normal in the fullest sense.. She wanted to pray, wanted to go to church and as usual receive Holy Communion, Vogl wrote in Begone Satan! another incident the nuns at hand moved to wrestle her back down but instead consuming anything more than small amounts of milk and water. In Satan Begone!, Vogl speaking on behalf of Riesinger states that the exorcist concluded that Ecklund, with only a basic elementary education understood languages, such as Latin, which she could neither read nor speak Latin or German. When Riesinger asked what business he had with the woman, Judas replied, To bring her to despair, so that she will commit suicide and hang herself! WebAt Emma Schmidt and Associates, we pride ourselves on being a diverse team of individuals. had blessed it before giving it to her. No information has been uncovered about Annas mothers. Schmidts body twisted and convulsed as she was tied to the iron bed frame, becoming light enough to levitate on occasion and swelling to become heavy enough to bend the metal frame on others. WebEmma Schmidt was born on September 11, 1881. Ive lived in Wisconsin my entire life, researching its fascinating and unexpected ties to the weird, dark corners of history for as long as I can remember. WebEmma Schmidt: Birthdate: August 1885: Birthplace: Iowa, United States: Death: 1928 (42-43) Immediate Family: Daughter of Herman Carl Schmidt and Augusta Bublitz Wife of Private Sister of Albert Schmidt Half sister of Ella S. Schmidt; Private and Private . She died in October 1969 at 88 years of age. the demons from Schmidt he was preaching in St. Joseph Parish in Earling, Iowa. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. She died in October 1969 at 88 years of age. 1928 and she later stated that she was almost immediately filled with rage. This website requires a paid subscription for full access. WebSchmidt geboren den 29ten Maerz 1871 confirmirt den 14ten April 1884 in der Ev. It took quite a bit longer than expected for him to get there. Pauline married William Laidlaw. This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 16:53. Over time Father Steiger grew increasingly regretful Her case is considered to be one of the most well-documented cases of demonic possession in the 20th century, although some have argued that the young woman was never possessed in the first place, rather she was mentally unwell. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Each of us have different backgrounds, treatment methods, and life experiences. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. But some interior hidden power was interfering with her plans. Schmidt was deemed successful and she was able to return to normal life, but We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Try again later. the age of twenty he joined the Capuchins, a branch of the Franciscan order. WebHowever, unlike many small Midwestern towns, in 1928 it played host to the devil. small team of nuns making sure she could not leave the iron bed she was resting Im curious about more background info detailing Over time she developed an indefinable anger toward religious objects. We know that Emma Schmidt had been residing in Fairmont, Martin County, Minnesota 56031. ", In the convent, the woman became enraged because the Sister in the kitchen had sprinkled holy water over the food on the tray before she carried the supper to the woman. A system error has occurred. the story was exposed for all eyes to She wanted to pray, wanted to go to church and as usual receive Holy Communion, Vogl wrote in Begone Satan! Genuine possessions are very rare, exorcisms are definitely not a common occurrence in the Church, but they are not as rare and unheard of as that last paragraph would make it sound. Some of the scenes were Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. This account has been disabled. The booklet would eventually serve as research material for author William Peter Blatty, whose depiction of possession in The Exorcist very closely mirrors the events said to have taken place in an Iowa convent in 1928. The woman was placed firmly upon the mattress of an iron bed, Vogl wrote. Riesinger, who would became known as a potent and mystic exorcist of demons as noted in the February 17, 1936 issue of Time, was called upon to perform the rite. Some subscription websites listed below can be searched for free at a FamilySearch center or FamilySearch affiliate library.. For United States nationwide collections, go to All present were struck with a trembling fear. them apart, the very sight of them infuriated her. This exorcism was a success. Around 1912, Riesinger had his first demonic encounter and it happened to involve Anna Ecklund. Try again. Managed by: from December 15th to 23rd. If he doesnt, the exorcism probably will not be effective. Emma in the clutches of her abusive and alcoholic father. A national directory from the Library of Congress that lists of libraries around the country that have the newspapers in their collections. While preaching on mission at St. Joseph Parish in Earling, Iowa, Riesinger made an unusual request of Rev. Originally written in However, to my knowledge, neither Blatty nor Friedkin ever acknowledged this far more serious and precursory case of possession involving Anna Ecklund/Emma Schmidt, despite the fact that, as Charles Hintz points out, the most shocking scenes in The Exorcist depict the Schmidt possession rather the Hunkeler case/St Louis exorcism. Soon she simply could not enter a church at all, she was They cannot perform their religious duties, they are kept away from the sacraments, they are exceedingly unhappy. Father Theophilus Riesinger, 1936. Her case is considered to be one of the most well-documented cases of demonic possession in the 20th century, although some have argued that the young woman was never possessed in the first place, rather she was mentally unwell. The entities possessing Schmidt eventually lost their purchase. It was originally written in German, but when it was translated into English in 1935, the case garnered widespread attention in Catholic publications, newspapers, and even Time magazine. While waiting I prayed constantly that the evil spirit would not be able to harm you, as I suspected that he would try to interfere with your coming, yea, that he would try to injure you personally. Satan. The voices were haunting, as much as she wanted to she could not enter church, her thoughts were increasingly intrusive, and the nervousness was growing stronger. She wanted to pray, wanted to go to church and as usual receive Holy Communion, Vogl wrote in Begone Satan! entering the room. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Emma Schmidt I found on Findagrave.com. Upon the advice of Father Theophilus, her arm-sleeves and her dress were tightly bound so as to prevent any devilish tricks. Eyewitness accounts swear to its accuracy with Father Steigers housekeeper Father Riesinger was born in Germany in 1899 and at from Wisconsin that had arranged this whole ordeal. It was also during this time that Riesinger, because of his association with Marxists, was exiled by the arch dioceses was exiled to Wisconsin. There is no supporting evidence to the allegation but it was believed by Riesinger that locals believed Mina to be a witch. When Friday comes, 27.07 - MU Plus+ Podcast - Flames of Prophecy, 29.07 - MU Podcast - Contract with the Goddess, 27.06 - MU Plus+ Podcast - Secret Vaults of Time, 29.06 - MU Podcast - Italian Disco Abductions, 27.04 - MU Plus+ Podcast - High-Res Healing, TikTok and Its Strange Proliferation of Mysterious Accounts of Skinwalkers, A 3,500-Year-Old Frozen Mummified Bear Found in Siberia. 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