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Word: refreshments (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...that might make them interesting, the most virulent source of its pathos being unrequited love tenderly softened by the inevitable strains of "A Boy's Best Friend is his Mother." The only reasons for subjection to this form of entertainment are Olive Borden and the desire to refresh dimming memories of Revere Beach...

Author: By S. P. F., | Title: The Crimson Playgoer | 4/29/1930 | See Source »

Wagner devotees abroad take their opera seriously and in large doses. Performances at Bayreuth (home of the late great Richard where are held world-famed festivals) begin at 4 o'clock,† last long into the evening. Intermissions are of an hour's duration wherein listeners may refresh themselves with a schnitzel and a grosses dunkeles. But the music is given complete. There is no slicing for comfort or convenience...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Unabridged Wagner | 2/17/1930 | See Source »

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