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Word: donning (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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Today the coonskin of Dartmouth takes the place in the Stadium of the blue-grey ranks of the Army. The stiffness of ordered regimentation characteristic of the military gives way to the informal enthusiasm of a college released on one of its biggest holidays. One doesn't have to make...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: DOWN FROM THE HILLS | 10/26/1929 | See Source »

"I don't see how a man can go through life without religion. God is your friend, and is constantly with you: He and you are not aliens."

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Professor Palmer Says Life is Enormously Good Thing and That Religion is Necessary--Gives Last Formal Lecture | 10/22/1929 | See Source »

*The Kansas State Board of Health also pronounced on kissing last week, issued a guide for kissers. Among other "don'ts" were the following: 1) Never kiss in a crowd, but if you must, take a hot mustard foot bath and avoid drafts if you feel "all in" afterward...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: RUSSIA: Think Before You Kiss! | 10/21/1929 | See Source »

"If that story spreads, boys, I'm ruined. There are a lot of other ashmen in Portland, don't forget. Competition in this business is terrible. Once my customers get the notion I'm rich they'll give all their trade to my rivals. . . . Who knows...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany: Ashman | 10/21/1929 | See Source »

¶ En route Manhattanward she entered the newfangled Baltimore &Ohio baggage car, telephoned to the engineer: "Don't let us bump into anything."

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Ishbel | 10/21/1929 | See Source »

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