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Word: pointedness (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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Omitting the vague point as to what constitutes public service, the objector may counter with other equally salient arguments. Many who receive scholarships fail to attain any great wealth on graduation. This fact, however, has nothing to do with their value as men entitled to the fellowship of educated men...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE GIFT HORSE | 12/18/1926 | See Source »

It has already been pointed out that the University Theatre, if it has not become a tradition, has at least become a habit. The Harvard character, whatever that may be, has always revealed itself in many aspects, but perhaps it has never thrown itself open to analysis as frankly as...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE PEACEFUL INFLUENCE | 12/17/1926 | See Source »

Pictures and books and toys insidious were the "exhibits" piled high last week upon a great round table in the lobby of the German Reichstag and labeled Schund und Schmutz (Trash and Smut). Deputies, austere or mirthful, looked at them. To do so was their duty. They were about to...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GERMANY: Old Testament Threatened | 12/13/1926 | See Source »

If you liked "No, No, Nanette," there isn't much point in seeing The "Queen High" imitation of it. The music can be had on phonograph records, and the wise cracks, though funny in their setting, aren't pointed enough to repeat at Christmas parties. If you didn't like...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE CRIMSON PLAYGOER | 12/8/1926 | See Source »

Catholics pointed out that the Rota is not the Pope.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Mrs. Belmont Broods | 12/6/1926 | See Source »

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