Word: effects
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...truth, however, less firmly impressed upon the mind of the average student is that in costume he must be as Britannic as possible. The statement that a decent coat cannot be cut out of London frequently produces an excellent effect; the exhibition of a large number of samples, chiefly of bright paid patterns, makes a deep impression upon the outer world. The idea that a garment has crossed the ocean gives it a prestige not attainable by other means; and, in speaking of one's winter wardrobe, it is much better, to say "I'm going to send a line...
...pattern of a winter suit should be either an overgrown check or an undersized plaid--on the whole, it would be advisable to procure two or three suits, besides extra trousers, of varied styles. The coloring should be warm. Bright reds, blues, oranges, and yellows give a genial effect to a coat-sleeve; and nobody who was not a gentlemen would ever dare to wear anything of the sort. The coat should be either a very loose sack or a very close-fitting cut-away-- there is nothing meaner than a mean between two elegant extremes. The waistcoat should...
...Still less does the visitor to that tranquil but busy continent suspect such imminent dangers threatening its long coast line and its growing overseas commerce as to demand a 'larger number of warships than any other nation. For such, in effect, is President Coolidge's claim...
Nine years ago total prohibition was carried by a plurality. A majority would have been needed to put it into effect and so it was not and never has been put into effect-despite erroneous despatches...
Liberty is going to change, not its editorial policy or contents, but its size. It is going to be smaller and undoubtedly fatter -approximately the same size as Hearst's Cosmopolitan or Good Housekeeping. The change goes into effect with the Jan. 12, 1929, issue. Advertising rates will remain the same, though display space will necessarily be smaller...