Word: cordialities
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...most satisfactory short story in the anthology because the author has the faculty of building up a unique situation with a masterly touch of irony. George Pendleton is an idealistic young writer who emulates the style of the great master of literature, Alfred Pillsbury. He has received a most cordial invitation to visit Mr. Phillsbury, and as he approaches the villa of the master, he dreams of the pleasant conversations he will have with the master...
When Walter Runciman told the British public that Japanese trade was threatening Empire firms with extinction, he made an announcement of major diplomatic importance. Up till now England and Japan, despite small frictions, such as the invasion of Manchuria, have maintained cordial, gentlemanly relations; they were two empires with but a single thought. Today that situation is changed, drastically. The English fear trade competition, and this insidious snatch at the Empire's purse will hardly promote goodwill. If Japanese underselling continues, British neutrality in the East may fade away; and that, coupled with American recognition of the Soviet Union, should...
...conclusion, come to Fort Worth, where the West begins, and we will extend you the same cordial hospitality we accord to any gentleman. It is proper to add that we always give our visitors the benefit of the doubt...
...Roosevelt message was cordial, but burned no bridges: "Since the beginning of my Administration I have contemplated the desirability of an effort to end the present abnormal relations between . . . the U. S. . . . and Russia. It is most regrettable that these great peoples . . . should now be without a practicable method of communicating directly with each other. The difficulties that have created this anomalous situation are serious but not, in my opinion, insoluble. . . . I should be glad to receive any representatives you may designate to explore with me personally all questions outstanding between our countries. Participation in such a discussion would...
Delmar Leighton has held the position of Dean of Freshmen since it was first created at Dean Hanford's suggestion in 1931. Smiling, straightforward, and cordial to all newcomers, Mr. Leighton in his third-story office in University Hall directly above that of the President and Corporation, has ironed out difficulties which since the beginning of time have harassed the Freshman, and is constantly striving to make the path smoother...