Word: pre
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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These two "friendly enemies" had in their turn a predecessor in the pre-Civil War days which was one body and known as "Parliament, or Debating Society. Its arguments on slavery often served to heat an otherwise chilly room by means of abundant, fervid productions. Just how warm the rivalry between the present parties will turn out to be, remains to be seen, but it is doubtful whether, lacking the lubrication which was indispensable in the older clubs, the speeches will have that old time flavor, and fiushed conviction...
...things, it is a question of dollars and cents," said general Patrick. "As soon as the businessmen of this country realize the commercial possibilities of the air-plane, as Europe has already done, then and only then, will the civil air-force begin to attain the technical skill and pre-eminence which the Army Air Force has developed in its few years of service...
Structure. First comes the past history, disposed of in mere outline. Then, on entering the past century, the subject matter becomes more detailed. The pre-War period is dwelt upon with greater emphasis. And the War period, viewed from the standpoint of internal events, is one of real value; for most people, even historians, seem to be either ignorant of or at least hazy with regard to what took place during that era of mighty Armageddon. Finally, the histories end with a fair account of post-War events, which, without questioning their accuracy or usefulness, are inevitably open to controversy...
...fearful cafeteria. Granting that this soul-killing institution does devastate many a good, home-bred stomach, there be defenders who may well argue that it is better to snatch and run at a cafeteria, than to snatch elsewhere and not be inclined or able to run. The pre-one-arm-chair days have not an unsmirched history. Their graces, sung oblivious to the facts, are those with which time seems to invest almost everything...
...indication of what might be accomplished is given by the recent report on the terranean strata of Harvard Hall. Ground into the original wooden floor, which is occasionally exposed at the surface, there is a hard crystaline composition which defies analysis. This stratum the investigator likens to the Pre-Cambrian, and assumes to be of great antiquity. Upon this base are laid numerous formations which at recurring intervals indicate an accumulation of debris from the most distant regions of the continent. Traces of Colorado gumbo, New Jersey sand, and Ohio clay were identified. The dominant type, however, was a dust...