Word: felt
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...April 28, 1912 (the month after the Fez Treaty was signed, establishing the French Protectorate over Morocco) and served in that capacity until December 13, 1916, when he returned to France to take command of a unit on the Western Front. Even during the War, however, his services were felt to be indispensable in Morocco and he was reappointed French Resident General on April 7, 1917, a position he has held ever since...
...organized a polo team. The results were very disappointing but little could be expected with the handicap of inexperienced men and the lack of a riding hall for bad weather practice. Major Goetz made every effort to arouse interest in the construction of such a building, but it was felt that money should not be put into the enterprise until the necessity for such a structure was definitely proven, and until a general interest in polo was awakened...
...typical of the Greek Orthodox architecture, noted for its cupolas and turrets. I had a long talk with the priest who, with tears in his eyes and bowing very low, expressed his welcome to the American visitors and took the opportunity to convey the gratitude his people felt to the U.S. for the aid rendered Russia during the famine. It was a touching scene. He spoke of the acute schism in the Church, and gave us his blessing...
...miners declared that they felt "that in the absence of any reasonable or valid objection to the check-off by the anthracite operators we are entitled to recognition on this point [i. e., the check-off]." They gave as reasons that the check-off was desirable for convenience and economy and to give greater stability to the joint wage agreement. The check-off is in operation in the bituminous coal fields...
...invasion which Dempsey alone can stop. America's attitude toward Dempsey has changed. Dempsey is defending honor, the sporting honor of the American flag. That his defense is based solely on the fortune involved does not affect the public fancy. He is a dominant idol. Never before has he felt the spotlight glow of popularity. If he should fail to win, his goose, with all its golden eggs, is finally cooked...