Word: californianism
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...away from California, lecturing in Ohio, when, last fortnight, Geologer Hill's retort professional was given "to the world" by the Los Angeles Graphic (society weekly). Whether or not the world heard, the Graphic made sure that Geologer Willis would hear. Of him it said, with good-natured Californian venom: "God must have tipped him off ... the incondite ravings of a mischief maker. ... It is generally believed that Dr. Willis' service to the fire insurance underwriters was substantially rewarded...
When the white-crested Californian was through, haggard Senator Reed of Pennsylvania got up and acknowledged that every word was true...
...elevens were undefeated. He died in 1926 and, true to his dying wish, his ashes were scattered over the Memorial Stadium at Berkeley. Last week a players' bench was unveiled and dedicated to "Andy" Smith. Pennsylvania sent its eleven to the dedication; grieved to hear that the Californian attack, led by Brick Marcus who plays football in specially guarded eyeglasses, was irresistible. California 27, Penn...
...might be subject to most criticism would probably prove to be his greatest asset. An effective sense of humor and a measure of satire, if coupled with any sort of real understanding, could do no harm to the Senate. As to the presence of such an understanding, Mr. Rogers' Californian colleagues are in a position to judge...
Recently a Californian, one Bernick Linden, made the supreme sacrifice of the booster, and killed himself in Los Angeles, it may be said without irreverence, that others might live in San Diego. This was no deadly jest. For San Diego had a higher suicide rate than its rival, a higher rate, in fact, than any other place in the country. In a region where life is nothing but beautiful girls in bathing suits, and sunny days, existence was too exquisitely delightful, and people were killing themselves out of pure joy on every hand. But Mr. Linden with remarkable insight...