Take My Word For It Cute Word Origin Explained
Frank Colby explains the word cute traces to acute with the a cut off and tracks its evolution from sharp witted to appealing by fashion terms. He notes Merriam Webster and DeVere on early usage and cites a Columbus reader critiquing psychology writing about adults acting childish.
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Frank Colby
San Francisco
Noah Webster
DeVere
Merriam Webster
Columbus
Ohio
Rare 1582 Bible Gift to Washington State College Library
Col Axel H Oxholm of Washington DC donates a rare 1582 Bible with 155-volume collection to the State College library. The gift highlights the college's growing historical manuscript holdings and strengthens research access for students and faculty.
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Washington State College
Ee Wash
State College Library
Col
Axel H.oxholm
Washington, D. C
Thaws Cause Most Winter Plant Damage, Not Cold
Winter garden notes explain that thaw damage, not cold itself, harms plants. Mulching should begin after soil freezes, with light coverings to prevent surface thawing and frost heaving, while avoiding air loss that leads to rot. tender roses and certain perennials need special protection.
New Marlboro Residents Welcome Rev and Mrs Currie
Rev John Morgan Currie and his wife are new residents of Marlboro arriving after his resignation due to ill health from the Rock Mass Baptist Church ministry. He previously led evangelistic meetings at the local First Baptist Church in 1916 and 1935, with pastorship under different leaders. Alaska is noted as larger than Texas, California, and Montana combined.
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Blank
Marlboro
John Morgan Currie
Rev Currie
Baptist ‘ Church
Rock Mass
Curr
War Dee
Church Street
Currie
First Baptist Church
Harlan J. Balantine
Edward A. Bullock
Alaska
Texas
California
Montana
Daily Fortune Finder sparks light in astrological reading
A jumble of letters and numbers outlines a fortune finding method based on birth period. The fragment lists months, alphanumeric mappings, and scattered figures, reflecting a magazine gut style fortune page with mixed entries and symbols.
Resignation of Billerica Superintendent Chittim
Concord Harold D. Chittim, who led Billerica schools since 1941 after succeeding Eugene V. Vining, resigned last week to take effect December 2. He served in World War II and previously led Harvey Wheeler School in West Concord. his $4,300 salary included $400 for transportation.
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Concord
Harold D. Chittim
Billerica
Chittim
Eugene V. Vining
Harvey Wheeler School
West Concord
Model plane exhibition draws large Concord crowd
A large crowd attended Sunday afternoon’s model plane show at Emerson Playground in Concord. Ralph A. Macone of Macone’s Sporting Goods organized the event. Class A winner was Robert Ferguson of Waltham with a speed of 58142 miles per hour. H. Rainge of Allston won Class B with 77 miles per hour, and D. Lawson of Lynn topped Class C with 18 points.
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Concord
Emerson
Ralph A. Macone
Macone’s Sporting Goods
Robert Ferguson
Waltham
H. Rainge
Allston
D.lawson
Lynn
West Concord Women Host Guest Speaker on Women and the Law
The West Concord Women's Club met at the Ladies Parlors of the West Concord Union Church with a large audience. Mrs Norman Alden Downes of Lexington spoke on Women and the Law, well received, as Miss Jean Kellock from the Greater Boston Community Fund discussed the upcoming drive and music by Martha Webster.
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West Concord
West Concord Union
Harry Wilson
Norman Alden Downes
Lexington
Greater- Boston Community Fund
Jean Kellock
Martha Webster
Weare Desert Meeting Hosts in West Concord Social
Mrs Howard of West Concord hosts a teed gathering with Mrs Harry Hansen Warner Eldridge at the Weare desert meeting. The event concluded November 25 with the theme and hostesses named in attendance.
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Howard
West Concord
Harry
Hansen Warner Eldridge
Seed growers report early harvest yields in Valley
Agricultural notes from Seed valley indicate peasants in Ital completed an early harvest with about 60 bushels per acre, showing promising yields despite rough conditions. One grower notes a 4000 year estimate for total produce, reflecting high expectations for the season.
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