Word: complaints
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...almost unanimous complaint of the British boys was in regard to the astonishing American vice of "cutting in" at dances...
...just complaint of foreign diplomats that until this country enters the League or some similar international body, any hope of the replacement of war by arbitration will be crippled. The plan of the League has been to subdue rebellious nations by means of blockade. But this country is inaccessible, rich, and self supporting. Moreover, despite the passionate pacificism of many of its citizens who realize the butchering possibilities of another war, America calmly pursues an intensive program of military training, and will now build each year five cruisers of the type most effective for modern naval combat, to prepare herself...
...door of any building where the impeaching body might meet. But these newly created men in the street, with none of the reputed indifference of the other citizens, have already instituted proceedings in what was literally an open session and a standing vote. And the five articles of complaint are but a fire-screen behind which rages the feeling against efficient Mrs. Hammonds, the Governor's secretary, who is alleged to combine the more interesting qualities of Rasputin and Mme. de Maintenon. Her influence is attributed to the fact that she is the head of her employer's chapter...
...Hindoo's Complaint...
...bath before I can make a thoroughly satisfactory examination." Mrs. Sagerman hid her $1,000 engagement ring and $19.40 under a pillow. When she came from the bath, money, ring & doctor were gone. "He was a fake!" cried she angrily to police. Other Bronx women, made bold by her complaint, admitted that the rascal had duped them similarly...