Word: emerald
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...when there is already a crisp tang in the air, we take long night rides through the black and silver of a moonlit countryside. Five minutes from the city, in any of three directions, we ride among irrigated fields cf alfalfa or cotton, orchards of citrus or other fruits, emerald grape vines, whence a cool moist breath rises in the summer air. . . . THELMA B. MILLER (MRS. Ross C. MILLER) Bakersfield, Calif...
...history. Many an ardent patriot has bitten the dust in this cause since Moses led his party across a courteously-disposed Red Sea to the hoped-for freedom of the promised land. Many a sturdy Gaelic cranium has succumbed to violent pressure for the sake of autonomy in the Emerald Isle. But at least we have come upon the group that is loftily indifferent to self-government on whatever terms. This group simply does not care...
...year examinations the Weekly will endeavor to print in its columns every week the subjects, hours, and class rooms of lectures that it believes will be of most general interest to the Collegt," and appended a petition, signed by the three upper classes, to facilitate vagabonding. The Oregon Emerald has already instituted a column headed "The Vagabond...
...cutting the mystically hazy aura which has enshrouded the charm of Oxford's weathered stones and deeply rooted ivy, we are grateful. There has been too much affected anglomania in our seats of learning. Discontent with our mongrel methods has painted the British pastures a brighter hue of emerald green...
...President, beginning October 9. ¶ Mrs. Coolidge went forth into the marts of fashion and bought $1,000 worth of gowns. The sales persons described her taste not merely as "suitable" but with the more glowing adjectives "smart," "gay," "distinguished." ¶ President and Mrs. Coolidge, the latter in emerald green chiffon and a white satin wrap with white furry collar, helped make the opening of the new Fox Cinema Theatre, largest in town, a gala affair by attending. Legislators and diplomats aplenty were in the house, but what most pleased President William Fox of the Fox Film Corporation and impressario...