Word: gone
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Despite the fact that President Harding wrote a brief foreword to the articles saying that he had given his wholehearted support to the Prohibition Unit and thought the public would be "greatly interested" in the observations of Mr. Haynes, the articles have not gone without criticism. The Courier-Journal (Louisville) called attention to the fact that "Izzy" Einstein (Manhattan prohibition agent of some fame and many disguises) had been refused permission by the Treasury Department (overlord of the Prohibition Unit) to publish his exploits, and questioned the fairness of Haynes' being permitted to go ahead with a similar project...
...That he is glad that the saloon is gone, and he has no desire "to violate the 18th Amendment or to let down on law enforcement...
...took the trial trip the Leviathan was not booked for 40% (for the present trip) . . . but after her return . . . hundreds of applicants were turned away at the offices of the United States Lines. . . . This is the first time in the history of shipping that a new boat has gone out loaded to capacity...
...four passengers and gas for three or four hours' cruising. A single wing is adequately braced by a pair of struts projecting on either side from the hull, the structural resistance in the air being reduced to a minimum. The engine starts at the pressing of a button ? gone are the days when mechanics had to swing a propeller painfully and dangerously and many times. Passengers are partially enclosed and protected from wind and rain, yet have a magnificent view. The inside of the cabin is like the inside of a high-class automobile. Every detail of control, seating...
...having gone to War, he was doing guard duty on Brooklyn Bridge. In 1919, he was returning from patrol service, a naval lieutenant, second in command of the U-117, noted for bravery...