Word: importe
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...import tariff" and "tariff" are synonymous. Export tariffs are prohibited by the Constitution...
...serious" said the editor of the Nation, a journal which has claimed to have a greater popularity among Harvard undergraduates than any other weekly--excepting The Saturday Evening Post. So the Undesirables who invaded the realm of the Puritans roared in revels of laughter as they received the import of Jack and Jill's climb up the ancient hill. It was an important occasion and the necessity for humor was one of grave solemnity...
...CRIMSON editorial. "Daily the University is the scene of happenings which affect the outside world. It is false modesty to pretend that the discoveries of Harvard scientists are not of interest to outsiders, that the plans of the oldest and richest university in the country are of no import except to the handful of men who are charged with administering her affairs...
...Early in the Harding administration Senator Norris made an attack upon Mrs. Edward B. McLean, too acid to quote. Last week Senator Norris, his tongue in his cheek and even sticking out of his mouth a little bit, wrote a letter to Secretary of State Stimson about the "extremely important" Curtis-Gann question. He mockingly urged Statesman Stimson to "hurry up." He explained he was interested only as an "ordinary" citizen who contributes taxes toward "the upkeep of this great mysterious social sham which towers in importance over questions of national and international import." After thoroughly flaying everyone else concerned...
...Manhattan have transport qualifications. Only Miss Omlie seems serious in this business. She is planning a flight this year. Miss Earhart makes a gratifying income by writing on flying and appearing at aviation shows. Lady Heath also appears professionally at the shows. Recently she started a concern to import planes. Miss Nichols, rich, is now flying about the U. S. to stir interest in aviation country clubs...