Word: exoticism
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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"When I tried to suggest to my more socially conscious American students that intellectual curiosity was not necessarily a form of sin or even frivolity and that a possible valid reason for pursuing this or that branch of knowledge was merely that they were interested in it.... I could see...
"A little mink thing" is running first again this year, on the list of "what I would like for Christmas." After that come all sorts of jewelry--earrings--preferably exotic drop varieties, or the ceramic carrings sold at the Window Shop.
There was, for instance, an Edam Cheese dish (it's in the book), stuffed with fish and fruit, a Chocolate Pie which comes out in separate layers. Then, there are simple things like a Mountain Soup; exotic dishes like Moghal Rice from India, Avocado Ice Cream from Hawaii, and...
Though she is moving into her new job at a time when textilemen are having rough going, she thinks the worst is over as far as Stroock's is concerned. Profits dropped 11% in its last fiscal year, but for this fall sales were 73% above last year - at...
"Easy Living" at the Keith Memorial, the story of pro football in which Vic Mature kicks around Liz Scott; "Jolson Sings Again" at the Low's Orpheum, Larry Parks as He; "Come to the Stable" at Loew's Publix, Celeste Holm and Loretta Young as Sisters; "Pinky" at the Astor...