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Word: phones (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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Thence to a little nap, but not being down long, the phone did ring: "Would you like to skate?" Whereupon I did put on some new flashy breeches and a cape which did make me look like a monk--at least so she did say--and so to Lake Waban. She, being very expert, did lead me a merry chase; and did top off her victory with a most silly remark that, my best form of exercise was "jumping at conclusions". Whereupon I did wash her pretty face in snow and so to tea at The Cabin...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Vagabond | 1/27/1936 | See Source »

Since Mr. Bingham's attitude is well known, we doubted its news value but beggars can't be choosers. Over the phone he told us that no team would leave these shores if Jews were not given an equal chance. Since we tend to think of Mr. Bingham only as Harvard's athletic director, we construed this to mean a Harvard team. We failed to take account of his post as a member of the Olympics Committee, an error for which we apologize...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A BINGHAM IN A TEAPOT | 9/27/1935 | See Source »

Dolly: It's nice to sleep with you on the phone...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: Jack & Dolly | 5/20/1935 | See Source »

...mooeying & gooching were recorded over a six-month period. One day other strange noises on the phone interested Mrs. Gaddess...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: Jack & Dolly | 5/20/1935 | See Source »

...expense of a telephone is not great. For three dollars a party-line 'phone can be had, on which the number of local calls is unlimited. There is an installation charge of $3.50. Thus, if the cost is shared with his roommate, an undergraduate can enjoy a 'phone by paying approximately fifteen dollars a year. This is not much higher than the subscription price of a daily newspaper...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE PRESS | 4/17/1935 | See Source »

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