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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted 
from the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year 
ended December 31, 1995 of Mosinee Paper Corporation and is 
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial 
statements.
</LEGEND>
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