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Word: folkses (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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Probably that chap who exclaimed against the use of ''Onward Christian Soldiers" as a campaign hymn thought the Jews would refuse to march to it; aren't folks silly? . . .

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Aug. 6, 1928 | 8/6/1928 | See Source »

"Folks," said the 18 gentlemen, almost in unison, though they were each under a different roof, "folks, we're enforcement agents. This place is now in the hands of the Federal government. All guests must leave at once. Pay your checks before you go."

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Manhattan Coup | 7/9/1928 | See Source »

Other Negroes considered Ben Bess a black fool. He ought to have some sensibility about the folks he took up with, they said. Besides, fooling with white women never got a Negro anywhere but into trouble, no Sir!

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Collins Woman Case | 6/11/1928 | See Source »

In the noisy shadow of the Ninth Avenue L, at 47th street, Manhattan, there is a tiny grocery store bristling with progress. First glance reveals no striking difference from myriad other stores; glance two does. A placard reads: "Nothing in this store over 5 & 10 cents." There are other wall...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: Dime Groceries | 6/4/1928 | See Source »

¶ The National Music Week (May 6 to 12) Association found out that Stephen C. Foster's Old Folks at Home was the favorite U. S. composition of the majority of 150 selected U. S. musicians.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Staccato | 5/14/1928 | See Source »

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