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Word: least (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...boomed for President. He intended to return to law practice in Kansas City, Mo., when his Senate term expires in 1929, refused to take the presidential talk seriously until recently. Five weeks ago, in Manhattan, he put forth his political creed: "That people is governed best which is governed least." Fortnight ago, in Indianapolis he seared the Coolidge administration for acquiesence in the Pennsylvania election corruption. Concerning Frank O. Lowden, he said: "Mr. Lowden is now appearing on the horizon again as the special angel and champion of the farmers. He is about as well qualified for that position...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: The 69th | 3/7/1927 | See Source »

...correspondence schools and various "short courses" have attempted to fill what is recognized as a real need. Why the radio should not become intellectualy functional, instead of confining itself to the eternal dance orchestras and weather reports, is not easily understandable. Able professors and accompanying recording lists would at least give food for thought to any member of the radio audience who cares to think. The experiment, which in its basest form could result in nothing wose than ineffectual drool emanating from tenth rate educators, is worth trying...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE EDUCATION OF THE UNIVERSE | 3/5/1927 | See Source »

Kenneth Dorn '27, whose ankle was injured in the game with the University of Maine, will probably get in the clash, at least long enough to win his letter...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: TWO BASKETBALL TEAMS WILL TAKE FLOOR WITH YALE | 3/5/1927 | See Source »

...little individual work. Professors in American universities give so many lectures and are so busy it seems impossible for them to do any research work of their own, and this is obviously quite as much a part of their function as the instruction. Under the new plan, at least six weeks, little as that is, will be at the personal disposal of the professor...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: DIEHL FINDS STUDY AT HARVARD ON INCREASE | 3/1/1927 | See Source »

...third act to provide atmosphere while the mute is engaged in raping a girl. This reprehensible sight so enrages the paralytic (20 years bedridden) that he suddenly renews his synaptic connections, skips out of bed, does successful battle for the Right. The play's existence testifies to at least one of the evils of Prohibition...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theatre: New Plays: Feb. 28, 1927 | 2/28/1927 | See Source »

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