Word: needful
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...have been a member of the much abused Klan for years, and I expect to be a member as long as I live and the need for such an organization in these United States exists. I have never received any financial benefit from my membership; on the contrary it has cost me a considerable sum to attend the various meetings, etc. The only benefit received by myself has been the strengthening of my patriotism, my love of Country...
...also wrote: "Our committee is hopeful that some legislation can bring prosperity back to the coal industry . . . we Senators are put down here to be helpful, and we must regulate those establishments and industries that need to be regulated for the public interest...
...means of favorable conditions created through a temporary disregard of formalities, it is possible to solve problems and render such service as no parliamentary government would be able to achieve despite its good will. I wish that Greece may prosper in peace and happiness and may never again need my services...
...example, a man in red flannels might try while brushing his teeth to paddle, with a croquet mallet, a canoe down the diagonal walk at noon. Such behavior, if it became customary, might need very mild and gentle restriction...
...outlines which bring out of the obscurity of "periods" a unit which may be viewed for perhaps the first time as such. ENGLISH LITERATURE IN ITS FOREIGN RELATIONS (1300-1800). By Lourie Magnus, E. P. Dutton, New York, 1927, $3.), is a recent and adequate attempt to fulfill this need. Mr. Magnus is especially interested in Continental influences on English Literature. He treats the subject completely and in a scholarly fashion. The result is a valuable addition to the ranks of the semi-text books...