Word: prays
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...rates for rooms in the Freshman dormitories now being converted into Houses are raised from twenty-five to over one hundred percent above the rates which were charged us as Freshmen. The rates have been raised in some cases $180 higher for double suites and $120 for single rooms. Pray tell, is it a working theory that the upper-classmen, have heavier wallets than have the new-comers to this university? Or have we to pay the extra sums for the privilege of being in "Houses" with a Master and all the rest rather than in plain "dorms...
...seat had been challenged by Senator Nye's committee for investigating excessive campaign expenditures. He refused to join the Senate until cleared. Mr. Morrow's credentials were late in arriving from New Jersey. The Vice President rapped smartly with his gavel; Chaplain ZeBarney Phillips began to pray: "May passion for the Commonwealth consume all dross of unworthy ambition...
...affords me much satisfaction to welcome in the capital of my Empire the representatives of the princes, chiefs and people of India. ... I shall follow the course of your proceedings with the closest and most sympathetic interest; not, indeed, without anxiety, but with a great confidence. ... I pray that Providence may grant you in bounteous measure, wisdom, patience and goodwill...
...pray that under the blessing of God the outcome of your deliberations may advance the happiness and well-being of my people...
Recommended to potential Spankers are these precepts: Don't scold or pray over the child, or nag with small, ineffectual, repeated chastisements. Don't ridicule, frighten, punish after school years; never in the presence of others after the age of three. Punish immediately and impressively after an offense...