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Word: britain (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...good value for his money compelled him to commit the sin of drunkenness on Saturday, in order that he might have some reason to go and interview the Priest and get absolution next morning." Instant were the repercussions of this story. "Considering his position as Prime Minister of Great Britain," thundered Father Dowd of Ottawa's St. Theresa's Church, "the words were an insult to about half the people of Canada, who adhere to the Roman Catholic Church." Montreal. Largest of Dominion cities, fifth most important seaport in the world, terminal headquarters of both the Dominion...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: No War: No Blockade | 10/28/1929 | See Source »

...agreement in principle on the following attributes of the Bank for International Settlements (now begin ning to be called the "Young Bank"). Capital to be $100,000,000 as envisioned in the Young Plan. Board of Governors to comprise: first, six Governors ("Bix Six") representing the central banks of Britain, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan; second, two U. S. Governors ("Big Two") elected by the "Big Six"; third, six more Governors ("Little Six") each selected by one of the "Big Six" from his own country as a representative of local business, industry; fourth, it is envisioned that additional countries...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Baden-Baden Bankers | 10/28/1929 | See Source »

...Canada is the greatest doctor on earth. . . . Is this Canada, or Paradise? . . . Oh, my friends. . . . Ah, my brothers. . . ." He kept it up all week, did James Ramsay MacDonald. Canadians, pleased, flattered, responded with such hospitable fervor that at last the Prime Minister of Great Britain mock-seriously cried: "Your kindness has been like that of the penguin, which stifles its young on account of its maternal love. I put in a plea . . . that your feasting may be restricted . . . tempered by charity to the delighted victim of your generosity." As he prepared to sail from Quebec, to reach London as near...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: No War: No Blockade | 10/28/1929 | See Source »

...horsemen gather, people remembered that song last week, for cub hunting was over, formal fox hunting was beginning. Bank presidents set their alarm clocks for 5:30 a. m. Valets laid out scarlet coats and white breeches. Stalwart young women wore derby hats at dawn. In Britain sportsmen remembered John Peel and his song more than on other Octobers, for last week marked the looth anniversary of the day when one John Woodcock Graves, poet-fox hunter, first bawled "D'ye ken John Peel with his coat so gray"* in the cosy bar parlor of the Rising...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: John Peel | 10/28/1929 | See Source »

...automobile chugs for every 5.1 persons who walk. In Britain the proportion is 1 to 41.1. Last week British motormen did their best to split the 41, crowd more automobiles on British highways, by opening their annual Automobile Show at Olympia, London's spectacle house. Salient facts: ¶ Ten million dollars worth of automobiles were on view, 148 makes including 37 British, 26 U. S., 19 French. ¶ Cheapest car in the show: the British "Baby" Austin, selling for $631. Fords cost British buyers $826. ¶ Most original car in the show: the Trojan, with engine astern. ¶ Staggering...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Motor Show | 10/28/1929 | See Source »

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