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...after subjection to the stove, a deep shade of grey and curled at the edges . . . There is no law which says that a roll or a piece of bread must be kept in the refrigerator and served stark and chilled, but there is a general suspicion that heating a biscuit is punishable by fine and imprisonment . . . I have observed, too, that the waitresses in neon-lit, chromiumed establishments invariably wear bobby sox and spend most of their time giggling in corners with the cook. This may have some direct effect on the quality of the kitchen...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Alarums & Excursions | 5/28/1951 | See Source »

...strong point of "The Magnet" is its plot, which is clever and fresh. The film moves quickly as it follows Johnny from his home to the back alloys near the docks, a biscuit factory, and the equipment room of an underwater salvage firm. He meets doctors, sailors, tramps, and street urchins in his travels. When he finally gets back home again, every element of the plot slips neatly into place...

Author: By Stephen O. Saxe, | Title: The Moviegoer | 5/1/1951 | See Source »

...emancipated men-but the emancipation soon appeared to cover a superficial part of life; the doctrine was to lead to a serious nutritional deficiency when he described the spiritual passions, as in St. Joan and in his religious theorizings. On these he is as dry and flat as a biscuit...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: War: G.B.S.: 1856-1950 | 11/13/1950 | See Source »

...contributors also appear on the University books. The Elks gave Harvard $250 scholarships; the Massasolt Greyhound Association gave the Department of Legal Medicine $1,000; and donations also came from the Champion Spark Plug Company, Swift and Company, National Biscuit Company, and Gillette Safety Razor Company...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: University Given Odd Gifts, Funds for Greek Students | 10/25/1950 | See Source »

...Sometimes I miss breakfast here entirely because it doesn't open until 7:30 ... so I stroll up to the Square for something to eat ... have to eat something in your alimentary canal to start off the day, y' know, even if it's only a biscuit...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PROFILE | 10/19/1950 | See Source »

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