Word: calm
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Greatly moved by calm attitude of our men. Am writing this in complete darkness. This is last moment. Long live the Emperor...
...military law only until he (Primo) has finished administering his political purge; that the majority of Spaniards favor the monarchy and hold no republican predilections; that a military expedition is to end Spanish troubles in Morocco during next month ?a story similar to many others given out to calm, credulous denizens of Spain...
Usually Mr. Hoover is calm and scientifically impersonal under fire. This time, however, his reply to Mr. Untermyer was quick on the trigger and vividly critical in tone. The Secretary, in fact, accused his assailer as "either engaged in slander or loss of memory" and branded his remarks as "reckless statements." The Californian followed up this slashing introduction by pointing out that the Department of Commerce has no authority to prosecute illegal combines; that he had made frequent recommendations for action against illegitimate trade associations, that he has never supported "open price associations," that the Webb-Pomerene Act was passed...
...position when, as Mr. D. S. Brigham points out elsewhere, college athletics were being hotly discussed with reference to professionalism, schedules, coaches, and so on, Dean Briggs was largely instrumental in deciding the future course of Harvard athletics so wisely that, looking backwards, one sees an era of exceptional calm, and--despite occasional flashes--of general athletic good feeling...
...becomes irritated by her persistent wooing, and bursts forth in anger. An argument ensues, and the teasing voice of the Lady is heard with an occasional growl from the Man. Hysterical laughter, then reconciliation and all is again serene, as the splendor of the Moon shines forth in its calm majesty. The Lady in the Moon again makes love, and although the Man protests it is in a more pleasant vein...