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Word: isn (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...using Johnson's Wax. Keep on using it and the chances are that I will then be able to afford a few desks and chairs for the new office, and some furniture for my new home-if Mr. Wright doesn't get them completed too soon, which isn't likely...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Jan. 31, 1938 | 1/31/1938 | See Source »

Said New York City's Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia: "Take the patriotic approach. . . . The nation has an interest in every expectant mother because her child may be a boy. Even if it isn't, it at least is the potential mother of future boys...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: HEROES: Future Veterans | 1/31/1938 | See Source »

Beach, Fla. Two years ago husky Miss De Fee said: "Isn't it funny how big women like me are always getting tangled up with little bitty...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Press, Jan. 31, 1938 | 1/31/1938 | See Source »

...than willing to punch the nose of any officer who resisted. With shouts of "WE WANT DEV!", the Irish captured a platform up to which rolled a train bearing President Eamon de Valera. They clawed and climbed their way to the roof of the train -something which in England "isn't done" -cheered and waved Irish flags while the President of Eire was distinctly of two minds. Should he come out, certain to be acclaimed but possibly to be assassinated (as so many Irish leaders have been killed by Irish fanatics for coming to negotiate with England),* or should...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GREAT BRITAIN: Mercury with a Fork | 1/24/1938 | See Source »

...like my lady, but I do. ... So I'll go away and not be your King any more. But you needn't be sad or sorry about it, because I have a Very Nice Brother who will make a Very Good King! . . .' So now he isn't called His Majesty Edward any more but His Royal Highness the Duke of Windsor...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GREAT BRITAIN: Loved a Lady | 1/17/1938 | See Source »

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