Word: bequeather
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Publisher Hearst, mindful of the patrimony he must one day bequeath George, W. R. Jr., John Randolph and Elbert Hearst, bethought him the time had come when the eldest son should learn to tend his father's journalistic flocks. So George, aged 19, was marched into the offices of the San Francisco Examiner, and introduced as the new assistant publisher, acting chief. This was thought proper and fitting because the Examiner's clientele was the first flock Publisher Hearst himself tended as a youth. He had it from his father, even as George now has it from...
...placed in the hands of Spinks (Piccadilly medal dealers) for disposal. A man, who refused to divulge his name, bought the medals as an act of friendship and appreciation of Sir John's great services to the nation and returned them to Lady Cowans on condition that she bequeath them to the South Kensington Museum or the United Services Institution...
...Keep the young generations in hail, And bequeath them no tumbled house...
...resolution was adopted to recommend State laws providing: "An equal interest of spouses in each other's real estate. A half interest and control by each spouse of all property acquired after marriage by either or both of the spouses, with power in each spouse to devise and bequeath one-half interest in this property." ¶A delegate from Missouri proposed to amend this recommendation by adding that marriage should be considered "a spiritual relationship rather than a business partnership." ¶ Mrs. Park reprimanded those who groaned in disapproval. After an hour's debate the amendment was defeated...
Heretofore, the founding of scholarships, and fellowships, the establishment of memorial professorships, and the erection of dormitories or other college buildings have been the usual way for alumni to bequeath in their wills or contribute while alive to the welfare of their university...