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Word: preventers (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...There has been some talk of Democrats making a fight to prevent Mr. Butler from holding office for two years without a special election. The law seems to be clear that the Governor of Massachusetts can make an appointment until the next general election? 1926 in this case...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Hanna Manner | 11/24/1924 | See Source »

...well as the knowledge of Crimson strength displayed in previous meets, should arouse a little thoughtful attention by the Crimson's more favored opponents. Although fighting spirit is a less important factor in winning cross-country races than football games, that spirit possessed by the University harriers will certainly prevent a repetition of five University runners finishing, as in the triangular meet, with a two-minute interval between the first and fifth men, when normally the Interval is only 40 seconds...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SYRACUSE SLATED TO WIN CROSS-COUNTRY TITLE | 11/24/1924 | See Source »

...nations have tried to defend themselves from what seemed to them great dangers. War is a temporary remedy only; but it leaves permanent and lasting hatreds and antagonisms. I am sorry to say our own country is not taking part in a permanent and durable remedy which will prevent ware in the future...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ELOT DEPLORES FAILURE OF THE U. S. TO ENTER LEAGUE | 11/21/1924 | See Source »

...injury, which was due to the carelessness of another member of the squad, did not prevent Stafford from practicing Monday, but yesterday he appeared with a cane and joined the overflowing doctor's squad. No bones are broken, and Dr. Richards expects him to be able to play Saturday...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: STAFFORD DISABLED BY A LOCKER BUILDING INJURY | 11/19/1924 | See Source »

...purposes of investigation but for purposes of research, not for curing an emergency but for preventing recurring emergencies is the board which President Coolidge named last week. It has no official powers nor obligatory duties. Its purpose is to find out and to recommend what steps may be taken to prevent and forestall agricultural depression such as has overtaken the country during the past two or three years...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: FARMERS: Fundamentals | 11/17/1924 | See Source »

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