Word: plains
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Plain speaking between relatives is proverbial. Last week, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Democrat, campaigning against Theodore Roosevelt, Republican candidate for Governor of New York, said of his cousin...
...millions in 1900 to nearly 260 millions in 1915; its deposits from 43 millions to 219 millions in the same period. Its good will and reputation for sound policy increased equally rapidly. Mr. Forgan concerned himself with the character and welfare of his employes, giving fatherly talks and plain advice to each newcomer...
...Plain speaking between relatives...
According to the rules of the game, the man who fails to vote has no justification for complaining about the result. The conclusion is plain. If one wishes to criticize the government during the next four years (and who would give up that priceless privilege?) voting is the prerequisite. But with the choice one of a sphinx, a knee-breached diplomat, or a great wind there is none who will not be eager to choose...
...were interviewed by the press. In Manhattan, clerical opinion deeply regretted the separation. Outside, the majority were well pleased. Editorial writers of the larger dailies both in and out of Manhattan tended to deplore the resignation as significant of narrow-mindedness. Moderator Macartney from his sick bed issued a plain denunciation of Dr. Fosdick concluding: "To all those who deny the Lord Jesus Christ in the fullness of and glory of His Redeeming Person and power . . . the Presbyterian Church is a closed door and, pray God, it shall ever be such...