Word: pathe
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...tail to heal and set. Thrown into a sweating frenzy by this prolonged torture, horses often lose more than 100 lb. The operation may have to be repeated six to twelve times before the proper set is obtained. Even then, except when in the ring or on the bridle path, the horse must wear the bustle for the rest of its show life...
...occurred to me that TIME might be interested in knowing that Artist John Steuart Curry (TIME, April 10) achieved considerable recognition as an athlete while in [Geneva] college (Beaver Falls, Pa.). On the cinder path his 220 low hurdle and 220 dash are among the most vivid memories of action which the writer can recall. He could always be counted on for first place in these events. His speed was utilized on the eleven as third man on the triple pass, then comparatively new. Invariably he would pass the line of scrimmage ahead of the first man receiving the pass...
...application of Grimm's law or the third rule for the use of the subjunctive less grim, and the dullest passage of Immensee romantic and entrancing; still he tolerates few irrelevant digressions. His sympathy with his students is that of a man who understands their difficulties and makes the path as smooth as possible, yet he never slights thoroughness...
...before the trial, Attorney David A. Rose volunteered to defend one-armed Philip Copell, pleaded passionately, listened sadly as his client received a sentence of 2½-to 3 years for robbery. Philip Copell lost his arm 20 years ago when he, 12, pulled David Rose, 6, from the path of a streetcar...
...When the cession of Florida was arranged, Jackson was made Governor of the new territory but gave up the post before the end of the year and went back with a sigh to his "Hermitage," to lead his declining years (he was 55) down the quiet path of a country gentleman. When his friends urged him to run for President he exclaimed: "Do they think I am such a damned fool? No, sir; I know what I am fit for. I can command a body of men in a rough way; but I am not fit to be President...