Word: premium
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Herbert Rubin, 200 pounds of veteran experience, he will put a premium on ground in the center of the Green barrier...
...writings would not be accepted as holy scripture by numerous intellectuals, both young and old, scattered over the countryside. When one wants sweetness and light there are other sources; but advocates of the devil who can amuse and corrupt as well as Mr. Mencken can, are at a premium. To accuse him of being good-hearted is to attempt to ruin his trade and that the law books say, is Lbel...
...blame for this uninspiring denouement may lie with the student who prepared his work poorly or it may be laid to the essentially unimaginative character of examinations. Any set of questions to be answered within a short time tend to put a premium either on uninspired mimicry or a certain superficial facility with pen and mind...
...Canada, outside of some of its maritime provinces and Ontario, which, however, does not lack 4% beer. Yet, the economic welfare of Canada during the last five years, as evidenced in building and other material activities, is so amazing that at times the Canadian dollar has commanded a premium over our dollar...
...Arts and Cuts competition that talent will be at the highest premium. Some 30 headings for departments will be required and men with imagination as well as drawing ability will stand the best chance of being accepted. Cartoons will not be allowed this year and technical ability will not be indispensable...