The Swedes are probably the tallest people in Europe, and have, on the whole . erect, handsome figures. To some extent this advantage is dua to physical exercise, which is compulsory in the elemen--1 tary schools. The. color magenta is named from a battle which was fought in the year of its discovery.
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Evening Star, Issue 16264, 6 November 1916, Page 1
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52Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 Evening Star, Issue 16264, 6 November 1916, Page 1
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