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Word: doored (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...enjoy reading the story of Mrs. Simpson and the King because it is life and it is interesting. I like the stories up to the point when the writer inserts suggestions from his own mind. Whenever a door is closed behind the two, the reading public snickers. "Sex in the head" is, I believe, what Frieda Lawrence calls it. For all we know they may be playing tiddle-dewinks. Why not be charitable? Normal people do sometimes enjoy each other's company, even if they are not of the same...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: LETTERS: Stevenson Rebutted | 11/16/1936 | See Source »

...down on his luck, bitter against Ballard, whom he had unsuccessfully sued for $250,000 for breach of contract. Pat Piper, a Chicago bookmaker in the next room, was struck by a piece of plaster when a bullet crashed through the wall. When detectives broke down the door they found Ballard seated in a chair with a bullet through his heart, Alexander dying, a suicide...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: INDIANA: Gambler's Progress | 11/16/1936 | See Source »

Last winter the work on the door was uncovered by restorers from the Fogg, somewhat in the manner of a repainted old masterpieces, and now resumes its former importance. The paintings cover the two middle panels, both done in dark colors, much in the manner of a gloomy mid-Victorian picture. The top panel shows a bird, akin to a seagull, in the process of swallowing a fish, while the bottom one depicts a turtle resting on a half-submerged...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Collections and Critiques | 11/13/1936 | See Source »

...make reservations for the gala table d'hote dinner served from 7 to 8, should call "Snuffy" at KIR 6416 before Friday noon. No tables will be reserved after that time. Tickets are on sale at the Kirkland House Dining Hall now and may be purchased at the door at no advance in price...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: News from the Houses | 11/12/1936 | See Source »

Following a steak dinner at 7 o'clock, the dance will last from 9 o'clock till midnight. As an added attraction Phil Claff will play request numbers on the accordion during dinner. Admission will be $2.50 for couples and $1.50 for stags. Tickets may be secured at the door so long as they last...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: News from the Houses | 11/10/1936 | See Source »

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