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Word: buts (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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Of course the mistake occurred originally in the House of Representatives and was subsequently ratified (perhaps unintentionally) by the Hon. Speaker, but certainly it should have been noticed by the International cameraman and refused publication by TIME as a poor example of national etiquette.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 30, 1929 | 12/30/1929 | See Source »

I read in TIME, Dec. 9, the article written about Clémenceau. The story of the "old countess" who owned the farmhouse where the Tiger lived and who was so eager to make money out of his last home seemed very amusing to me. St. Vincent sur Jard, where...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 30, 1929 | 12/30/1929 | See Source »

Undersigned subscriber is a "Cover to Cover" reader of TIME, but, I have seen no mention of the passing of Robert S. Vessey, Gov. of S. Dak., 1908-12. He issued the first "Mother's Day'' proclamation, full of beautiful thoughts, and was a very lovable man...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 30, 1929 | 12/30/1929 | See Source »

In the reading room of the public library I noticed the sign, "Because someone is continually stealing TIME, it must be kept at the desk. Ask for it." There is free publicity for you. For several years I have known you are a genius but I never realized you would...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 30, 1929 | 12/30/1929 | See Source »

In all due respect to W. R. Slaughter; very few expert field shots lead birds but the gun is aimed directly at the object in flight, firing as the barrel is moving with the bird.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 30, 1929 | 12/30/1929 | See Source »

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