Under Pressure The Escape To Mexico City
Joyce and Dirk flee toward Mexico City as Dorado’s forces close the barranca. They attempt a daring jump across the gorge using two horses, Joyce narrowly clears but Dirk is crushed by a fallen horse. They grab the flivver key and race for safety as riders converge.
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Joyce
Dirk
Don Jorge
Leonardo
Luz
Adan
Maxie
Dorado
Barranca
Plattsburg
Onelia
Pancho
Mexico City
Arnaldo
Margarida Fonseca
la Barranca
Sebastiano
Fox Onelia
Rayo
Tronido
Adan Arnaldo
Tobalito
Quirt
Word Pronunciation List From Education Office
The Office of Education lists twelve commonly mispronounced words led by on and again. It notes manyAmericans misread on as un or en while again is said a-gain or a-gen. Other troublesome terms include toward, interesting, accept, address, preferable, drowned, perform, automobile, attacked, and forehead.
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Office of Education
Washington United Press
Children Fear Snakes Born From Misinformation
A Detroit News writer argues children fear snakes only if frightened and learned from adults. The piece debunks myths about snakes and explains birth modes. some snakes bear live young while others lay eggs, with garter and water snakes giving birth.
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Detroit News
Colorful Suits Lead Spring 1938 Fashion Parade
The spring and summer 1938 suit collections span two color themes and vibrant contrasts. Two color outfits in rasp berry with navy or blue with red fox trim dominate, with square shouldered boxy silhouettes, tuxedo fronts, and embellishments like embroidery and fur. Diverse fabrics include pas tel wools, light tweeds, checks, and plaids in bold, muted tones across dressy and casual lines.
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Chicago
Tel
Navy
Western Newspaper Union
Trailer Clothes Spark New Fashion Theme
Enthusiasm for trailer travel inspires a spring style revue at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. Designers showcase practical yet attractive denim utility outfits with front zipper overalls, a backless waistline, and a boxy jacket ideal for trailering.
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Merchandise Mart
Chicago
Hat color harmony with frock trim influences styles
The piece explains how frock trim colors guide hat colors for afternoon wear. It notes bright felt hats rising in varied directions, braid trim and sequins on hat tops, ribbons matching dress trim, and appliqued cutouts on veils. It mentions sports hats with tweed suits and berets in multiple crown shapes.
Concealed Heels Promise Hidden Height Boosts
The article discusses concealed heels built inside shoes to add height for small women and men. They promise extra inches without altering the shoe’s exterior, hiding underfoot and maintaining a low profile.
Questions from a General Quiz Master
The quiz asks who coined the name Empire State for New York who a Rhodes scholar is which figures appear on U S postage stamps the start date of the government fiscal year the symbolic meaning of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and which secretary holds cabinet precedence in the presidency
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New York
United States
Notable quotes and historic references
The items list a 1784 address by George Washington calling Britain the empire's seat. It notes a non English student winning an Oxford Rhodes scholarship. It mentions Martha Washington and Pocahontas. It states the fiscal year starts July 1. It lists war famine pestilence and death. It identifies the secretary of state.
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George Washington
Oxford University
Cecil Rhodes
Martha Washington
Pocahontas
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Stance Inc
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Dr. Pierce
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