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...total up to 39,114,000,000. This was explained by the euphemistic phrase, "end-of-year settlement." It was thought possible, however, that the Banque de France would be forced eventually to raise the banknote circulation over 41,000,000,000, the present authorized figure. This would immediately imperil the gold ratio of 25% and cause a further period of depreciation...
...thing to give credit where credit is due; it is quite another to imperil one's livelihood by excessive feelings of gratitude. Dempsey and Kearns, in their blind enthusiasm, have given to Tom Gibbons the key to his one vital shortcoming. He lacked that ounce of ferocity, that ecstasy of endurance that Nuxated Iron, according to the implication of Dempsey's statement, alone can give...
...actively by the Government itself, if the present program for selling the ships fails, as is predicted. To operate the ships, it will be necessary to have funds from Congress, and Congress is still looked upon as dry. Allowing Shipping Board vessels to resume liquor sales, might seriously imperil the Administration's plan for Government operation...
...Panama, barely enough men are maintained to man the necessary defences; and complaints are frequently coming in that the protention afforded is inadequate and leaves no margin of safety. This is the situation under the plan now in effect; further cutting down in the interests of temporary "economy" would imperil the whole National Defence scheme of 1920 and come dangerously near to being penny-wise and pound-foolish...
California greatly appreciated Harvard's invitation. After careful consideration we feel that, due to the length of time the players will be away from their studies, it would imperil their scholastic standing to take the trip. The trip comes at the time of examinations; also the team is obliged to make two long journeys on the coast next year to Seattle and Los Angeles. Sincere regrets, with many thanks and best wishes. (Signed) R. W. Cortelyou. Assistant Graduate Manager...