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Word: adding (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...have been hearing about the results of the Axelrod story ever since Fred Brown, proprietor of Brown's Drug Store in Woonsocket, got a tip that it would be in the forthcoming (Feb. 2) issue of TIME and ran the following ad in the Woonsocket Call...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Letter From The Publisher, Mar. 15, 1948 | 3/15/1948 | See Source »

Radiomen regard Grauer as one of the glibbest ad-libbers on the air. But like all announcers, he has had his share of slips. His favorite printable one was a spoonerism. After guiding the late Carrie Chapman Catt through a difficult broadcast, Grauer turned to her in relief and said, all too clearly, "Thank you, Mrs. Catt, we are deepful grately...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Radio: Handyman | 3/15/1948 | See Source »

Prospect. In Mexico City, the Herald printed a want ad: "Secretary. Wants position. No bad habits. Willing to learn...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany, Mar. 8, 1948 | 3/8/1948 | See Source »

...diners went wild. "Go get 'em, Ad!" screamed jubilant party functionaries. When it was all over, veteran Chicago newsmen knew that a dazzling political star had been born. Wrote Sun & Timesman John Dreiske: "He was a smash hit. There once were those who gloomily opined he should not travel in the same caravan with Paul H. Douglas [Democratic candidate for Senator] because of the danger [that] he would be eclipsed by that brilliant orator. Put away your handkerchiefs. Don't cry for Stevie...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ILLINOIS: Drop That Handkerchief | 3/8/1948 | See Source »

...CRIMSON competitions will be over before final exams in May, so if you're hankering to chat with deans, snap your lens, sell an ad, or blow off steam on a national or college topic, come down to the Crime tonight...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Late Crime Candidates Can Still Stomach Beer Tonight | 2/26/1948 | See Source »

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