Word: diversionism
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Three Faces East. A mystery play of German espionage in London during the War makes moderately tense diversion. The principal spy is a lovely lady, impersonated by the tall and talented Jetta Goudal.
Though loud, it is essentially passionless. To explain it is as impossible as to plumb the soul. Such words as a psychologist might apply,--envy, anticipation, diversion,--are utterly profane.
In Norwalk, Conn., one Joseph Beres, restaurant proprietor, went out duck shooting with a buddy. All day they crouched in a blind. Few ducks came their way. Proprietor Beres grew restless, racked his brains for diversion, hit upon a scheme. Taking a 50-cent piece out of his pocket, he...
Incredible orgies ensued amid mountains of cakes and bonbons. Later a Punch and July show created a diversion while further supplies of food were hurriedly requisitioned. As night fell, M. le President tottered to his rest. The children, questioned by correspondents, opined that he had given them a royal holiday...
Whether the student body will be deprived of this "diversion" will depend on the effectiveness of the long-advocated flashing beacon.