Word: countering
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Democrats are in a fair way to profit without an issue and without a general pitched battle, and they have at least a good case for a counter argument: That it is the Republicans who have failed to arouse an issue, for without a great rallying cry like "No foreign entanglements!" which they used in 1920, the Republicans have small chance of holding their working majority. The leaders of the Democrats are at least astute enough not to lose this advantage...
Thereupon the Court ordered Judge English to appear before it on May 3. After that the defendant will be allowed time to prepare his answer and the House to make counter answer, and later there will be a trial...
...that you just must know or the Ladies' Whist and Euchre (prize a doily isn't it just dear) will kick you down the back stairs of your local reputation and Mrs. J. De Riff Punkle will cut you every time you meet her at the linen counter. Such is the effect of bridge upon the mind American...
...through with Americans. I have lost all respect for Americans, because they have hounded me and by underhanded methods, such as the employment of Sachs, have tried to throw me into jail. But the accounts are not closed. I will file a counter suit for damages and libel against Sachs...
Latest Events. Despatches cabled from Morocco last week reported a strong Riffian surprise attack against the French in the North Taza region. A French counter attack later restored the original status quo. Both sides claimed numerous desertions to them...