Word: firms
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Dictator Benito Mussolini himself, and is skilled in the gentlemanly art of swordplay. He was accompanied by his athletic, vivacious daughter, Princess Miriam. Orating at Manhattan, he said: ". . . The Man of Destiny, Benito Mussolini . . . guided by his inexhaustible love of his fatherland . . . leads Italy with unshaken faith and a firm hand toward its new future, founded on principles of ... peace, order, discipline and work." Pestered for his opinion of Manhattan, Prince Potenziani said: "Astounding...
...Chancellor's own party (Conservative) arose and protested that a reduction should be made in the case of another of the new Churchill taxes, namely that on British-made cigaret lighters. Against this proposal Expert Samuel, determined to defend his influenza-stricken Chief, set his lips and remained firm. He was then indiscreetly approached by Colonial Secretary Colonel Leopold C. M. S. Amery (strong, speechless man of the Cabinet), who whispered in his ear. At the conclusion of this dramatic whispering Expert Samuel reversed his decision of a moment before and consented audibly to a reduction...
...variation of famed tiddledywinks. An ashtray is placed on the floor. The players (any number from two to eight), equipped with dimes and quarters, squat. In turn, they use their quarters to try to flick their dimes into the ashtray in a graceful arc. It is a game requiring firm thumbs, keen eyes. It was invented by that skillful player, John Cowles, 29, who is to Des Moines what a dynamo is to a powerhouse...
...Claflin Jr. '15 is a resident of Boston. He is a member of the banking firm of Tucker, Anthony and Company, and holds many other important positions...
...Bigelow '21 is also a member of the banking firm of Tucker, Antony and Company, and in addition is a director of the Children's Aid Association of Boston...