Word: grows
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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They live in row houses one block long, keep their windows closed and shades down to prevent the entry of dust . . . and sunshine. Their main items of diet: potatoes, cabbage and squash let them grow beyond the limits of plumpness. They mistrust science and its balanced meal and vitamin instruction, are susceptible to goitre...
Close harmony was not lacking. Abetted by the Shoreham Hotel's blonde Accordionist Ida Clarke, Senator Byrnes, who opposed Barkley's election, intoned When I Grow Too Old To Dream, and in a sentimental mood Alben Barkley himself, without rising from his seat, gave his favorite rendition of his favorite melody, Wagon Wheels. If there were any discords that evening no Democratic ear would hear them...
...Lutheran (4,589,660). Biggest Protestant gains were registered by the Baptists (140,308) and the Reformed Church (81,958). The Church of Christ, Scientist (whose Founder Mary Baker Eddy frowned upon efforts to count her flock), and the Jewish bodies, reported no change. Small churches tend to grow faster than big ones. Denominations with a membership of more than 50,000 gained an average 1.1%, while lesser sects "reached the astonishing figure of 29.49%." Last year 49.43% of the population was "affiliated with some church," as compared to 46.6% in 1926. Over its figures the Herald exulted: "A direct...
...Seniors, then, find out out in advance just what seating arrangements have been made for you, your families, and guests, and relay that information to all concerned in advance. So that tempers may not grow short and there be no suspicion of discrimination...
Current Data. Having reached the age of three, the Quintuplets have graduated from the class of biological sideshow freaks into a more normal human status. Like their tiny little bodies which Medicine helped to grow, their inner natures have now developed to the point where character and personality are distinguishable. Biologically they are not identical Quintuplets (from one subdivided ovum) but fraternal ones (from five separate eggs). The 750,000 visitors* who will look in at them during the 1937 tourist season, may value the following third birthday data on what they...