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Word: misses (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...management of the White House is no great burden to Mrs. Hoover, homemaker. Miss Ellen E. Riley, the Coolidge housekeeper, has departed and in her place is Mrs. Ava Long of New Hampshire. Under Mrs. Hoover's supervision, Mrs. Long "runs" the staff of a score of White House "help," mostly black...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Open Doors | 5/13/1929 | See Source »

...former star of Rio Rita is so clever with her nimble dance steps that by the time she comes out for her third encore, the house is hers, the song about her boy friend's "shushpenders," and her dance "Subway Shuffle," completely captivating the audience. As for Miss Foster, we are forced to admit that her playlet is rather crude, but her acting, plus her dark hair and bright eyes--well it was a good...

Author: By D. M. K., | Title: The Crimson Playgoer | 5/10/1929 | See Source »

...Four Songs for Soprano Miss Theodate Johnson...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: WILL PLAY SELECTIONS BY HARVARD GRADUATE | 5/8/1929 | See Source »

...Poem" for pianoforte and orchestra, transcribed for two pianofortes Miss Blanche Brocklebank and Miss Jean Wilder

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: WILL PLAY SELECTIONS BY HARVARD GRADUATE | 5/8/1929 | See Source »

...tenor voice was outstanding, but he should try for more pointedness in his spoken parts. Mr. Fonda's clowning did more to keep up the risibility than any other single feature, while Mr. Partridge was especially adept in his dancing specialty. The adagio waltz specialty by Mr. Winter and Miss Frothingham should also prove enjoyable...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: DRAMATIC CLUB IN MUSICAL COMEDY | 5/8/1929 | See Source »

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