Word: obey
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...exert pressure he sent out word to his "constituents"-a million dues-paying members of the Federation, organized into 7,500 local bodies. Telegrams poured into the Capital in response. They went, however, to Representatives and Senators, and the legislators mur- mured "The voters are speaking, I must obey-and Gray Silver has inspired their voices." Frank R. Kent, noted correspondent, says in cold blood: "He is the man who originated, organized and operated the famous Farm Bloc...
...Rubber has valiantly paid on its 8% preferred issue, but evidently with much effort. Now Kelly-Springfield has passed to 1½% quarterly installment on its 6% preferred stock, and the stock-holders must in viewing the company's immediate future be stout optimists to obey the classic injunction to "Keep Smiling with Kellys...
...French expedition under Major Marchand declined to obey Lord Kitchener's demand to withdraw from Fashoda on the River Nile. The two forces glared at each other for days, while a heated diplomatic duel was fought between Paris and London. Finally, French Minister Delcasse gave way; war was narrowly averted; France agreed to recognize that "the whole Nile really lies within the British sphere of influence...
...work for fools. Fascismo which does not create instead of talking is not Fascismo, just as we cannot consider as Fascisti some of the men whom recent political events have brought into the limelight. "We are not among those who say upon all occasions: 'Keep silent and obey;' but we do believe that discussions at the present time are most in opportune." Eventually Benito came hurrying home to slap the hands of the naughty and insist upon discipline, quiet and obedience within the Fascista Party. Deputy Rocca, close friend of Benito and one of the 52 founders...
...President rose to greatness from humble beginnings. When he was a plain Tuchun things were easier. Now he is President, "anything but a scholar" and not understanding the intricacies of politics, he is at a grave disadvantage. Instead of being surrounded by an army eager to obey his command he is surrounded by an army of "corrupt, selfish, intriguing and clever" politicians eager to command him. This is why he is "sick and unhappy...