Word: manner
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...brow beaten and bullied by officials in this country, in our choice of literature, art, political opinions, manners, and dress, that we have unconsciously come to regard as an insurgent whoever rebels against the new tyranny, Cohen, whatever his means and manner, has attempted to reassert our liberties and it is inappropriate. I think, for the CRIMSON or for anyone else to assume an amused and detached attitude toward the slightly ridiculous scuffle in Harvard Square. It is better for our self-respect to protest, instead of smiling when liberties which once meant much to us, are taken away...
...little Bavarian town had noticed Frau Jugo until her drawers fell down one day in front of a church. As a partial result of this event her husband inexplicably received a medal from the local prince. Although the comedy is at times heavy and overplayed, in the approved Teutonic manner, it is at other times genuinely funny. Best shots: how a Bavarian Babbitt behaves in his office...
...attempt to make money exploits Joan Lowell, touted literary hoax-mistress (The Cradle of the Deep). It is a maritime melodrama, written by her husband, which permits her to maneuver in the shrouds and employ the nautical idiom. But it is not funny, either in itself, or in the manner of its predecessors...
...manner of effort could infuse life into the lives, or still the resentment that Herbert could not have had a collaborator as worthy as Sir Arthur Sullivan...
...across the line of scrimmage, his weaving tactics stood him in good stead. Charles Devens is a strong runner whose versatility will prove valuable. He can back, the line, run the ends, and fits into the lateral passing game well. Harper backed up the line in the usual efficient manner and seems to have more speed than last season. Mays, Sophomore flash, is an elusive ball carrier who also seems lateral-pass minded...