Word: maining
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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This week, however, Death once more accomplished what anti-Longsters had been unable to. Of cerebral hemorrhage died Senate-nominee Allen, 54, who had announced his main object in Washington would be to demand an investigation of the assassination of the man on whose political coattails he had ridden...
...Proclaiming is accomplished by the numerous Kings of Arms, the Heralds and the Pursuivants, appointments to these coveted offices being under control of the Duke of Norfolk. Last week precisely at 10 a. m. in colorful and resplendent uniforms, there stepped out upon the ivy-clad and scarlet-draped main balcony of St. James's Palace the young Duke as Earl Marshal, the Garter King of Arms, the Norroy King of Arms and the Clarenceux King of Arms; the four Pursuivants, namely Bluemantle, Portcullis, Rouge Croix and Rouge Dragon; the Herald of York, the Herald of Windsor, the Herald...
Although this amalgamation will tend to speed up passenger schedules, the main benefit will come in the shipment of luggage. Trunks and suitcases from Boston will now reach New York in one and 3/4 hours, Chicago in seven hours, and San Francisco in 22 hours...
...this way does Harvard join the great movement throughout the country which has insisted, during the past week, on showing its admiration and affection for George V. It is significant to note that on the day of the King's death, flags were lowered to half-mast along the main thoroughfares of most of the great cities of the United States, and the press, Republica, Democratic or Independant joined unanimously in paying a last tribute to his memory...
...year, Motor Boat Show pressagents labor under the delusion that their exhibits are recommended largely by novelty. Consequently, last week, they made it their business to pretend that streamlining and comfortable living quarters, principal selling points of motor boats for years, had just been discovered this winter. Actually the main novelties of the show were, as usual, gadgets. Samples...