Word: ought
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Thacher submitted a list of his holdings: 100 shares American & Foreign Power Corp.; 55 shares of Baltimore's Consolidated Gas & Electric; 100 shares Electric Power & Light Corp.; 400 shares National Power & Light Co. Judiciary Committee Chairman Norris wrote Nominee Thacher: "In the judgment of the committee you ought to divest yourself of the securities mentioned." Mr. Thacher sold them all at the market, so informed Chairman Norris, who replied: "Your prompt compliance with the wishes of the committee will be highly satisfactory." Promptly, unanimously the Judiciary Committee approved the Thacher appointment, advised the Senate to confirm him as Solicitor...
...dedicating is concerned, it should be of the people to the enjoyment and benefits of the water flowing out beneath this structure. This great project ought to make you better citizens. It will make this country more productive and bring in a larger income...
...Indisposition to which all mature women are subjected, or ought to be subjected every month, is what Providence ordains for women. It therefore stands to reason that when it fails to come at proper intervals, it does not necessarily follow they are to become mothers ere long, and it is time women exercised intelligent discretion. Least of all do we advise them to consult quacks or unconscientious druggists...
...News has considered well in thus striking at fundamentals rather than debating the point on ethical or idealistic grounds. Even granting the evils of the open saloon, or of alcohol under any disguise, the question still remains, what is feasible--not what ought to be. If it be found that tomorrow's citizens will drink as well as those of today, it is futile to continue under the present veil of public abstinence and private indulgence. There is no doubt but what a widespread consumption of liquor is an economic and social problem, and is in fact well recognized...
Sympathetic to any farm excitement, the Senate bumbled and buzzed, passed a resolution asking Secretary of Agriculture Hyde what ought to be done, suggested closing the exchanges...