Word: graces
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...when the trusted guardians of law and order have turned deserters, and their act had abandoned for a moment our streets to the mercies of a mob of thieves--it is cheering to note that the spirit of American citizenship is by no means dead, and that the saving grace of loyalty is found in many quarters. We have had in the last twenty-four hours a demonstration of notable public spirit, for example, in the action of the President, the Faculty and the students of Harvard University, who have come forward instantly to offer their services toward the preservation...
...congratulations cannot fail to extend, too, to the above-mentioned Pillar, which has taken its demolishment with such good grace. Has it already bounced back into place again, regardless of this Samsonian effort from across the Charles? Has it now become a chastened pillar, a sadder and wiser Transcript? We wonder. But, senatim, we congratulate our august contemporary on the magnificent burst of gratis advertising which it has received...
...propaganda to the contrary, it is recognized by rational people that the feeling between our soldiers and the French has been of the best, but there are ignorant men who believe that this country deserves most of the credit for victory. They speak of Paris being saved by "the grace of God and a few marines" and forget the heroic struggle and dreadful suffering of France during the last four years. When Foch comes here, we must make every effort to show our recognition of the fact that for forty-eight months we prospered under the protection of his country...
There has never been a treaty more radical in its remodelling of international society. The Peace of Westphalia gave the coup de grace to the idea of a united Europe in the Holy Roman Empire and inaugurated an age of sovereign territorial states. The Peace of Utrecht inaugurated an age of commercial and colonial rivalry by express recognition of the principle of the balance of power. The Treaty of Vienna sought to establish a concert of Europe, but with recognition of dynastic interests, it ignored the rising tide of nationalism and democracy. It remained for the present treaty to recognize...
...premiums are due on the first day of each month, and a grace of the balance of the month for payment of premiums is allowed without charge of interest. Premiums may be paid quarterly, half yearly, or yearly, as may be desired. The method of payment may be changed at will on notice in writing. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the Treasurer of the United States, and be sent to "Receipts and Disbursements Section, Bureau of War Risk Insurance, Washington, D. C." The letter inclosing remittance to cover insurance premiums should contain the full name...