Word: gizzard
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...toasted bran bread-(oh, how different from the oranges, beefsteaks and sugary coffee which he used to swallow when he was a 332-pounder in the White House and when he said, "Things are in a sad state of affairs when a man can't even call his gizzard his own!") Until 11:30, he reads and dictates in his study; then by motor to the Capitol, to sit from 12 to 2; then the luncheon recess and the one real meal of the day (meat, vegetables); sitting again, until 4, and home by motor. This is the hour...
...staid old traditions both at Minnesota and at Michigan. His boyish, unblushing, personality was irresistible to all who came into contact with him. In a speech made shortly after assuming the presidency of the University of Michigan he described himself as "just a human being with sand in his gizzard". No President has ever held such popularity as Dr. Burton enjoyed at Michigan. The world has lost a great educator, an inspirational leader, and a true American of the finest type...
...Minneapolis, one Mrs. Betty Smilow prepared a hen for stewing, found in the gizzard three emeralds, four 22-caliber empty cartridge shells...