Portugal a Nation Shaped by Language and History
This overview traces Portugal’s roots from Roman and Moorish influences to a rising medieval kingdom. It notes Lusitania’s fertility, the Tagus as a cultural divide, and the north-south contrast, the rise of Henry the Navigator, and Portugal’s swift imperial ascent and later decline, leaving a vast colonial footprint.
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Lusitania
Portugal
Tagus
Lisbon
Reka
Madeira
Opperto
Great Britain
Brazil
United States
Tagus River
Alfonzo Henriques
Spain
Europe
Henry the Navigator
Africa
Russia
Youthful cotton frocks charm in summer fashion spread
A fashion spread highlights light blue dotted swiss and printed voile dresses for young girls and women of all ages. It notes simple, airy garments in organdie trims, wide shawl collars, and flowerlike color tones ideal for youth, with emphasis on organdie details and comfortable fits.
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NE Flapper
Oh You Saucy Miss Chell Chapie-I am not myself today
A playful note voices light flirtation as Chelle Chapie and Miss Kidder exchange awkward compliments in a bygone era style. The dialogue hints at social missteps and late congratulations within a humorous frame.
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Chelle Chapie
Miss. Kidder
Sashes and Their Fashionable Flourish This Summer
The article highlights ornamental sashes as key dress accessories this summer. It describes various styles from narrow color finishing touches to broad brocaded ribbons, Egyptian and Spanish inspired designs, and ribbons used with sheer fabrics and lace garments. The piece notes sashes can dominate a dress and lists multiple illustrated examples.
Testing the New Headlamp Focal Adjustment Plan
The state plans testing stations to approve and perform headlamp focal adjustments. Owners may visit approved qualified testers with well equipped plants. Communications to Alfred W. Devine at the Registry of Motor Vehicles in Boston should be in writing with a brief testing-site description.
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Alfred W. Devine
Registry of Motor Vehicles
State House
Boston
Mass
Dennis A Curran Dies After Illness at 34
Dennis A Curran died at home on Stevens Street after a long illness. He would have turned 35 in September. Born in Marlboro he was the son of Mr and Mrs Dennis Curran. He worked as a carpenter and served in a machine gun company during the war. He contracted influenza at Camp Gordon and spent weeks ill. Recently he sought hospital care in various places and returned from New Bedford shortly before his death. He belonged to Herbert F Akroyd Post 132 American Legion and the Carpenters Union. He leaves a wife, his parents, four brothers John F of New York Walter Arthur and Augustin and two sisters Mrs James Dlintan and Mrs Harry Sherman. The funeral, under Herbert Akroyd post direction, will be from his home Friday morning with services at Immaculate Conception church at 9 oclock.
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Dennis A. Curran
Wm Stevens’ St
Marlboro
Dennis Curran
Gmn
Camp Gordon
New Bedford
Herbert F. Akroyd
American Legion
The
Carpenters’ Union
John F
New York
Walter
Arthur
Augustin
James Dlintan
Harry Sherman
Herbert Akroyd
Post American Legion
Immaculate Conception Church
Bodman Builds Fastest Cottage at Fort Meadow
Leon L Bodman constructed the newest cottage at Fort Meadow in just over two weeks The cottage sits below Alderman J Vincent Lyons has sleeping quarters a living room and kitchen A garage space faces the road a boat house adjoins the east end with plans for bathing dressing rooms under the boat house A large lake facing porch provides lake access
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Leon L. Bodman
Fort Meadow
J. Vincent Lyons
Celebrated Feast at St Marys Church Observed
St Anne day services at St Marys Church were led by Rev J L M Levesque at 6 15 mas, Rev Louis C Cormier of Montreal at 6 45, and Rev Raoul Senecal at 7 15. A large number received communion. Novena closing at 7 15. Pastor Levesque blessed the sacrament. Special choir music.
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St Anne’s
St Mary's Church
J. L. M. Levesque
Louis C. Cormier
Montreal
Raoul Senecal
Pageant Day Planned for 8000 Pythians at Plymouth
Grand Chancellor Elmer E. Elliott expects about 8000 Pythians and Pythian Sisters to fill the grand stand at Pageant Field after the water front parade. Philip Steganier will welcome visitors and Congressman Conley of Texas will be the main speaker. A luncheon at Stephens Field follows, with four bands providing concerts and a pageant performance in the evening.
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Plymouth
Elmer E. Elliott
Pageant Field
Philip Steganier
Pilgrim Lodge
Congressman Conley
Texas
Supreme Lodge
Stephens Field
Scout Troop Plans Camp Resolute Trip at Rocky Pond
A special Troop 4 Boy Scouts meeting led by Scoutmaster Dr. Wm H. Kelleher will meet Friday night to set plans for a week or two at Camp Resolute in Rocky Pond. All members are urged to attend.
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Troop 4
Boy Scouts of America
Wm. H. Kelleher
Camp
Resolute
Rocky Pond
Concert lineup at Methodist church features Priscilla Bridham
An assured program for tonight includes Miss Priscilla Bridgham, pianist and soprano, reader Elmer Doe, violinist Chester Tupper, and Harry Peters on saxophone and mandolin. The home talent piece Speechless Courtship is highlighted as a special attraction.
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Priscilla Bridgham
Elmer Doe
Methodist Church
Chester Tupper
Harry Peters
Burma a land of pagodas and cheerful people
A National Geographic summary paints Burma as a contented, pagoda rich country with diverse tribes and a free social system. It highlights generous lands and mineral wealth, a high Buddhist influence, open gender norms, and unique marriage customs amid a tropical climate and strategic borders.
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National Geographic Seiety
Washington, D. C
India
Burma
Rtl
Kipling
Asia
Lower
Irrawaddy River
Delta
Simla
Maymyo
Mandalay
Mogok
Mani @alay
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National Geographic Society
Italy
Republic
Bunt
Taxus
Duero
Lisbon Harbor
ST. Mary’s Church
Bengal
Assam
Tibet
China
Siam
Bay of Bengal
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