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countries. [[underlined in red]] Officers [[/underlined in red]] of the army dressed in Kaki and Lam Brown belts and boots and leggings and caps [[underlined in red]] exactly [[/underlined in red]] as [[strikethrough]] fren [[/strikethrough]] [[underlined in red]] new french uniforms adopted during the war. [[/underlined in red]] 
Plaza Mayor with Cathedral surrounded with the usual arcade, stores below and offices or residences above. Women of the people mostly indian. Better class have distinct spanish appearance and are well dressed. All inclined to [[underlined in red]] exaggerated high heels more than in U.S. [[/underlined in red]] Old fountain in middle of the Plaza. bronze lions spouting a tiny stream of water [[underlined in red]] Palm trees look dusty [[/underlined in red]] everywhere still there is [[strikethrough]] no [[/strikethrough]] very little wind so dust is not so obvious Fruit venders [[strikethrough]] have tier ^ [[insert]] sq [[/insert]] hide se [[/strikethrough]] with a burro, carrying 
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two square boxes of [[underlined in red]] cowskin [[/strikethrough]] raw cowhide. 
Saw a rider on smooth trotting poney, dressed in ordinary black with panama hat, who probably came from the country. Had an elaborate saddle and old square, silver inlaid spanish stirrups Went to [[underlined in red]] Restaurant Al Estrasburgo [[/underlined in red]] which seems to be a much patronized place. [[underlined in red]] Fat indian boys [[/underlined in red]] serve as waiters, and are polite and efficient. A band played serene operetta music. They tell me it is a Viennese family which came here before the war and plays in different restaurants and concerts. 
There is [[underlined in red]] less evidence of German influence than I expected. [[/underlined in red]] Altho' I noticed many German names among importing firms. Also note that masks for coming carnival are imported from