Word: choicest
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...real hero is not the unthinking man, as in the fine old picture, but is critical and rather pessimistic. Let him who says that criticism of government is unpatriotic go learn the primer of citizenly rights. The right of free speech is one of our choicest acquisitions as the result of war, and war must not interfere with it. This realm knows no state of siege which closes the mouths...
...Harvard Freshman or Sophomore as the wielder of an "austere academical influence." There was no course in austere influences in my day; and we were never advised to use any particular brand of patriotism. In fact, we were rather led to believe that those who occupy the choicest places in the Republic should be the quickest to respond to its call for service. Perhaps we were misled by General Charles Lowell's reply to the man who proposed a regiment of gentlemen in the army: "What do you mean by 'gentlemen,' Drivers of gigs?" As to the loss of dignity...
PUFFS are in style, and also the Ascot and Princess ties. We have taken a great deal of care in selecting the choicest patterns that can be obtained for the money...
PUFFS are in style, and also the Ascot and Princess ties. We have taken a great deal of care in selecting the choicest patterns that can be obtained for the money...
PUFFS are in style, and also the Ascot and Princess ties. We have taken a great deal of care in selecting the choicest patterns that can be obtained for the money...