Word: demands
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...trouble has been the subservient character of our Government actuated by fear mostly in dealing with Japan. There is more danger of war in the creation of domestic friction by the warring of the races than in politely refusing the Japanese demand, which has been presented to the committee by missionary societies and high officials...
...monograms in Sever while the lecturer's torrent of words slides off him. A "mute, inglorious Milton", taking his first steps! Likewise, what of the note-book sketcher? Another Whistler in the cotyledonous stage, learning his art under scholastic duress! As for the Darwins those fraternities and organizations that demand initiatory cats doubtless have their place in the education of great men. Or such, at least, are the comforting inferences to be drawn from the work of some modern historians...
...like most sorcerers accomplishes his greatest miracles in an atmosphere of secrecy. But a clue to an even more satisfactory reason is furnished by the news that London's riverside flappers had to be dispersed by the "bobbies" when the Oxford oarsmen made their first appearance at Putney. Their demand, it is true, was only for autographs, but even this small favor would have been rather an inconvenient one for an "eight...
...well adapted. A swimming pool would be a great boon here, and added space for basketball. While your gymnasium was really the first modern building of its kind, it has not kept pace with the rapid growth of the University, and is by no means adequate for the present demand...
...firmly clapped the brakes on the money market that talk of inflation, 'despite our ever-increasing stocks of gold, is dying out. Strong opposition has developed to any lowering of the Federal Reserve rediscount rates for the present. Money is easy, although becoming somewhat firmer on increased seasonal demand...