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Word: portions (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...been stated here that King Fuad was educated in Italy, and is anxious to leave Egypt and get back to Europe when he has made sure of getting a good portion of his present income as a civil pension in his retirement, and that he speaks Turkish and Arabic with a foreign accent. It is true that the ruler of Egypt was educated in Italy; but it is untrue that he wishes to leave his throne and his people to return there. He has lived in Egypt for many years and speaks his native tongue like an Egyptian, and Turkish...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: THE SUDAN | 10/6/1924 | See Source »

...actual delegates, a small portion of the whole number present, assembled in a great hall filled with State standards, in the best political convention style. Messages were read from Rear Admiral Sims, from Charles P. Donnelly (President of the Northern Pacific Railway), Lord Byng (Governor General of Canada), Josephus Daniels, General Diaz of Italy, Admiral Beatty of England, General Pershing, Major General Lejeune, Secretary Weeks, Secretary Wilbur, Field Marshal Haig, Admiral Koontz, Georges Clemenceau, Newton D. Baker, Rear Admiral Hugh Rodman...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Convention | 9/29/1924 | See Source »

...desire to enroll in one of these classes may do so by signing up at Wadsworth House before next Monday when the sections have their first meeting. Coach Cowles of the University tennis team will devote a portion of his time to instruction and development of the promising players...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 12 NEW COURTS ON SOLDIERS FIELD RELIEVE BIG DEMAND | 9/26/1924 | See Source »

...with a sensation of distinct relief that most members of the University read the reassuring letter from Professor George P. Baker which appeared in these columns yesterday. After, the years of polished neglect and cultivated refusal which have been his portion at the hands of the University it would not have been in the least strange if he had finally decided to place his unrewarded talents at the service of a more appreciative audience. A man less inherently loyal would have done so long...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: GEORGE PIERCE BAKER | 9/26/1924 | See Source »

Coach Mahan and Captain J. W. Hammond '25 are both occupied with football this fall, but the former will probably be at the Thursday meeting. He is certain to give a portion of his time, although necessarily a small one, to the diamond candidates throughout the fall...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BALL TOSSERS TO START FALL PRACTICE TOMORROW | 9/24/1924 | See Source »

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