Word: civilization
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Secretaries Mellon, Hoover and James J. Davis (Labor) have served since the beginning of President Harding's administration (almost six years). No Cabinet trio has continued in office together for so long since the Civil War. Of the mighty works of Messrs. Mellon and Hoover, much has been said; but what of Mr. Davis, that handsome Moose, who likes so well to write of his iron-puddling days, who runs the youngest department of the Cabinet...
...Imperial grandfather, endowed with supreme wisdom and discernment in matters civil and military, enhanced the grandeur of the Empire. . . . He promulgated a Constitution imperishable for all ages, and consolidated a system of government unparalleled in the world...
Colonel Vivian Gabriel, who was for 25 years a high official in the Indian Civil Service and is at present a member of the King's Household troops will speak this morning on India with especial reference to the Native States. The lecture will be in Sever 20 at 10 o'clock...
...Government of India." Colonel Vivian Gabriel for 25 years a high official in the Indian Civil Service, Sever 20, Government...
...Ferdinand of Rumania: "A pleasant Christmas gift to me this year, in the midst of my troubles with cancer, fire (TIME, Dec. 20) and disputes about succession to the throne, was Parliament's increase of my civil list, or yearly stipend from $140,000 to $200,000.*; My five-year-old grandson, Crown Prince Michel, had his allowance increased to $30,000. At the same time $175,000 was appropriated for restoration of the royal palace wing that was recently burned. Commentators said I would find my increased funds useful for doctor's bills and for certain expenses...