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Show Frankfort Long Great City Since the groat trade routes of the Middle ages, Frnnkfort-on-tho-Mnin has played one of (lie most Important parts In the commercial activities of all Europe, and for many years was the undisputed mistress of the International Interna-tional money market. However, her simplicity and quiet charm have not been afTected by her eminent position in international affairs. Site roller-is her ancient wails nnd towers in the clear waters of the Main with a modest mod-est dignity heeoming a beloved monarch. mon-arch. It is no womior she beguile) and endeared herself so keenly to the heart of Goethe, her native son, who was inspired to write his famous opera "Faust," in the first part of which old Frankfort breathes in almost every verse. |