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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...unnecessarily high rate of interest (by reason of a poor estimate as to what rate will sell an issue), or offering an issue at too low a rate with the result that it would not be subscribed. The non-interest bearing certificates would simply be sold to the highest bidders and the rate of interest automatically fixed at the closest margin possible. The present law which forbids offering Treasury certificates at below par would have to be amended to permit this practice...
...outpouring of so much filthy literature. Gentlemen and ladies,† I appeal to our better selves! Let us cooperate to stop the flood of indecency which is being launched upon the world." Upon Alfred Emanuel Smith was conferred last Sunday the University of Notre Dame's Laetare medal, highest U. S. distinction available for lay Catholics. Said the Rev. Charles L. O'Donnell, of Notre Dame: "The long and honorable public career of Ex-Governor Smith, as well as the fine example of his private family life, are known and admired by the entire American people. These public...
...been declared ineligible because of scholastic difficulties. J. P. Cotton '29 and T. B. Glynn ocC, will both be used in Clark's stead. Their playing will hardly affect Harvards handicap ranking, the total handicap being reduced by only one goal. The ranking of 14 goals handicap is the highest ranking of any college team in the country...
...University players are undaunted by the have recently wrought in their ranks. Captain John Tudor '29, playing in his last intercollegiate game, and F. R. G. Giddens '30, Canadian ace, have both proven that they can rise to great heights under adverse conditions. Two of the highest scorers on the Harvard squad, they will be counted on once again to lead a fierce attack against their favored rivals...
...Metropolitan Opera Company. There critics thought her a little cold but her prestige grew as it had in Europe. Her sole defeat was a trip to Mexico City under none other than Impresario Gonsalvo. She had been tempted by the offer of the highest fee ever paid a woman singer. But she offended the politician-backer, sang badly and had to be hustled out of the city to save her skin. The experience shook her confidence, ruined Gonsalvo. For Gonsalvo she magnanimously provided, for herself there was Ashley Jocelyn, considerate, correct...