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Word: famishing (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1926-1926
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...camp in general and the mess hall in particular. The mess sergeant gave him the day's menu: fresh fruit, ham and eggs, roast beef, baked potatoes, string beans, corn on the cob, raisin bread, ice cream. The President pondered, smiled, said: "Well, they can't famish on that." The punctual limousine appeared, started toward White Pine Camp.... Suddenly, Presidential Chauffeur Robinson jammed on his brakes. From the car leapt Richard Jervis of the U. S. Secret Service. He shouted: "Dr. Coupal! Dr. COUPAL! The President wants you. Hurry!" Presidential Physician James F. Coupal seized his medicine...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: At White Pine Camp- Sep. 6, 1926 | 9/6/1926 | See Source »

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