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Word: lights (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...supporting on a cushion the Pahlavi crown, newly fashioned from a monstrous weight of gold and gems to inaugurate the new dynasty. Behind strode other officials, Cabinet members, all bearing other crowns and diadems, which they set beside the throne. Last came a smiling jaunty dare-devil with a light in his eye, striding swiftly in a gorgeous pearl embroidered cape, wearing his habitual military cap adorned with a single aigret. With lithe dignity he seated himself on the Peacock Throne. Quickly he removed his cap. Almost as quickly he placed the Pahlavi crown upon his well groomed head.* Then...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PERSIA: King of Kings | 5/3/1926 | See Source »

These are the plays which, in the light of metropolitan criticism, seem most important...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: New Plays: May 3, 1926 | 5/3/1926 | See Source »

...Tuaregs (who only a few years ago scourged the desert, slew foreigners), to such an extent that a royal edict was issued to find and lay before white archeologists a manuscript containing, in several hundred sheets of parchment, the only known history of the Tuaregs. This should throw much light on the history of the Punic Carthaginians with whom, it is now established, the Tuaregs traded extensively...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Diggers | 5/3/1926 | See Source »

...favor the modification of the Volstead Act to permit the sale of light wines and beer...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: WETS AND DRYS TO SEEK POLLS MAY 10 | 5/3/1926 | See Source »

Work for the competition, although it will last over into the fall, will not be required during the time of the summer vacation. In addition, there will be but very light work demanded during the final examination period...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BUSINESS ASPIRANTS COMPETE FOR CRIMSON | 4/30/1926 | See Source »

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