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Word: elephantic (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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The death in Switzerland last October of a pleasant Parisian gentleman named Jean de Brunhoff ended the adventures of one of the world's most endearing elephants. Jean de Brunhoff was the creator of Babar, the elephant whose life and high times he illustrated in a series of picture...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Art: Babar | 4/4/1938 | See Source »

Such reporting by Better Times disturbs the parent Times much as a squeaking Leftist mouse would disturb a capitalist elephant. Most galling is Better Times's latest boast: "A distinct improvement in the New York Times handling of news from Rebel Spain was noticed by readers after the exposure...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: Better Times | 3/7/1938 | See Source »

Until a Master has interviewed all applicants, he cannot fairly specify who will and who will not be admitted. Yet it is essential for every Freshman wishing to become an Elephant or Funster to remember that few are accepted by mere presentation of credentials. The wise men will employ all...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: WHAT EVERY FRESHMAN SHOULD KNOW | 3/2/1938 | See Source »

Founded by John Cain, a onetime policeman, the business expired under his son, quiet, broken-nosed, gold-toothed Patrick Joseph ("Patsy"; Cain. At the height of its run, Cain's was five floors deep in trellises and pillars, spangles and swords, chariot wheels from Ben Hur, a papier-mache...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: Graveyard Interred | 2/21/1938 | See Source »

In the 135 pound bout, Pierson Richardson of the Eliot squad kept boring in on his opponent, Dave Lillie, who tired fast in the last round. The Elephant was awarded the decision.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Rabbits Pound Elephants for 4-1 Decision in House Boxing | 2/17/1938 | See Source »

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