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Stewart: "Absolutely, that's a cinch...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CORRUPTION: Old Oil | 2/13/1928 | See Source »

Senator Walsh suggested that the witness might have heard how the "cinch" profits were distributed. Again Col. Stewart grew irate...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CORRUPTION: Old Oil | 2/13/1928 | See Source »

Fifth day. Impatient, the flyers parleyed with officials; obtained official permits. Said Flyer Brock: "Flying over the Atlantic is a cinch compared with crossing Turkey...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: AERONAUTICS: Around-the-World | 9/12/1927 | See Source »

...Either Sharkey or myself will meet Tunney next fall, that's a cinch", said Maloney. "I don't want to appear boastful, but I can't see any other way out of it." In connection with his last remark, he hurriedly added that he thought modesty was as necessary as any other quality in a prizefighter's makeup. "As soon as you get to thinking you're invincible you're bound to let up and then you're done in this game...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Modesty Essential in Pugilist, Maloney Finds--South Boston's Favorite Son Can't See How Gene Can Escape Him | 3/30/1927 | See Source »

...signs in their restaurants, boot-parlors, or what not, saying "Please do not tip," or "Our Employes Are Strictly Forbidden to Accept Gratuities from Strangers." The Nays remind their patrons: "Don't Forget the Hat Girl." Will new signs appear, "A Waiter's Life Is No Cinch"-"Give Your Bus Boy a Few Days at the Seaside?" Will lounging millonaires be requested to "Send Your Doorman to the Mountains," "Let Your Dollars Shine the Life of the Man Who Shines Your Shoes," "Help the Elevator Boy on His Way Up?" Will hotels display the admonition: "Let Your Barber...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany: Tips | 8/16/1926 | See Source »

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