Word: lettish
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...seven languages-German, Russian, Lithuanian, Polish, Yiddish, Lettish, Esthonian-the Germans posted their proclamations, but Grischa could read not one of any seven, and in a few hours he was imprisoned again. For, the newest ordinance read that in the name of discipline all Russian deserters would be executed-dour example to weary-hearted German soldiers. Grischa, alias Deserter Bjuscheff, was promptly sentenced, whereupon he took refuge in confessing his camouflage. His peasant simplicity won belief in the hearts of guards, officers, and even old Commander von Lychow...
...Music and aviation have two things in common," he said, as a chorus of Lettish singers came off the stage, "they inspire friendly relations. The recent trans oceanic flights have done a great deal to bring about tolerance and under standing, and these in turn are the basis for friendship...
...well into the day after, but these are entirely international and he has had them all the time, so that is nothing new. He is a cheery bird but as a minister representing a Great Power he lacks in dignity. He fraternizes with all the Revue actresses-German and Lettish, and doesn't do it discreetly either. I wonder if you spotted in that same issue-Foreign column-another error. There is a long article on Maria Feodorovna-nee of Denmark and it goes on to say 'whom you see here' and the accompanying picture...
...police of Riga had the keys when on a recent Sunday Lettish and German people turned up for service. Strong detachments of armed police guarded the Church. The Germans held their service in the cemetery. The Letts sang hymns in front of the police station...