Word: corrective
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...John Roach Straton's arraignment of modern civilization. If in some respects one discerns signs of healthy progress in American life, surely here is a mark of decadence. The thesis which George Jean Nathan presented not long ago in one of his more thoughtful moments may possibly be correct. Although American taste in the self-styled aristocracy of brains has never been at a higher level, his theory is, taste among the masses steadily exhibits the opposite tendency. One has only to glance over the periodicals on the nearest magazine stand, to appreciate the very considerable truth of this statement...
...does not definitely appear which of these versions is the correct one. The Grand Master of the Masonic Order in Italy, Signor Torrigiana, has issued orders from Rome that all Masonic lodge meetings and activities are to cease throughout Italy "until the law abolishing secret societies shall be made void...
...Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, where the World Series was being played while he lay dying, players, spectators paid tribute to his memory. Numberless editorial writers recalled his sporting generosity, his memorable achievements; 'a man," said The New York Times, "in whom self-control, correct habits and personal integrity were conspicuous, though he was engaged in a calling where they are often painfully lacking. . . ." Memorial resolutions were drawn up by the American Legion at its convention, by the Magistrates of Baseball, by President Emory Hunt of Bucknell (where Christy Mathewson Jr. is a junior), by the Giants, the Reds, the Boston...
Banker: "The sentiments were correct and forcefully expressed. His words were timely and logical. The address has strengthened him with the public...
...What is the correct notion about...