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Word: wig (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1914-1914
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...advantages have been duly paraded, but here is a stronger argument than any yet brought before the public: Think of the loss to American literature if that romantic tropical colony passed out of our control! Where else could a noble American officer parade through a jungle in a yellow wig and a ballet skirt for the love of a heroine named Inez, and brave a villain named Morang, and go through savage ceremonies with bolos and nipa and tuba and other atmospheric perils, finally to be buried to the neck with syrup on his face and a swarm...

Author: By F. SCHENCK ., | Title: Review of Current Advocate | 1/16/1914 | See Source »

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