Word: effective
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...athletics. The bugaboo of the dark ages, the athlete's heart, is fast becoming an asset rather than the serious liability it was once regarded. It would be interesting to read the figures of longevity compiled by the insurance companies twenty five years from now to note what effect the stringent medical examinations, the necessary stimulus to studies, and the emphasis of the Varsity Club dietician would have on the future life of the Harvard sportsman...
These signings were really a triumph for ancient and honorable Elihu Root, U. S. elder statesman who spent a furious fortnight last March smoothing World Court-U. S. differences, drafting the Root Formula (TIME, April 1) which in effect left the U. S. entirely free to divorce the World Court instantly at any time after the final diplomatic marriage takes place. The marriage is not yet, the signature of Attaché Moffat was a mere betrothal. There remains U. S. Senate ratification. Washington wiseacres wagered that another year would pass before this is achieved...
...capital, Nanking, no one knew whether or not to believe reports that President Chiang had resigned. Martial law was in effect. Several mutinous army divisions were menacing the capital. China was another name for Anarchy. In the vast city of Shanghai, peopled by nearly two million Chinafolk, it was impossible to take a train or send a telegram to Nanking, Peiping or Hankow, "Chicago of China." Wires and rails had been cut by men with guns who might be described as soldiers, mutineers, revolutionaries or bandits as one pleased. They all looted indiscriminately. Chaos grew so complete that leading Shanghai...
...glass and steel arise 1,200 ft., supporting vehicular highways on varying levels. There are avenues 200 ft. wide at half-mile intervals. Draughtsman Ferriss transfers this obvious, romantic vision into a series of pleasing, misty drawings made appealing by the use of breath-taking perspectives and powerful light effects. Practical critics observe that the scheme is ephemeral and utilizes such tricks as leaving out windows which, if represented, would convey the proper scale and give a realistic effect to Architect Ferriss's momentous masses, but would make these masses seem much less momentous and startlingly visionary. The drawings...
...built around the man Miss Crawford meets on the boat coming north. Except for a song in The Hollywood Revue, it is the first time her voice has been photographed. She sings with a deep, throaty twang; even her mutterings as Bingo, the jungle girl, do not spoil the effect of her natural vivacity and physical outlines. Silliest shot: fistfight between Bingo's sweetheart and another suitor in a ballroom during a fashionable party...