Word: proofing
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Twice he left the State Department, twice returned ; once for Woodrow Wilson in 1914, once for Franklin Roosevelt in 1933. That Republican Phillips was so honored by two Democrats was proof both of his ability and his studied disdain of politics...
...Striking proof that TIME'S advertising and news staffs are well-isolated from each other is furnished by the bad slip under Business, TIME, June 15, p. 66. The E. Ingraham Co. does not manufacture Ingersoll watches. Instead, it is a competitor. Your advertising department well knows that Ingersolls are the property of Ingersoll-Waterbury Co. From shortly before the turn of the century until the early 20's the Ingersoll name was owned by Robert H. Ingersoll and brother. Robert Ingersoll, kin of but not the atheist, introduced the first clock watch, the Ingersoll "that made...
...last week's Journal of the American Medical Association, Dr. Harry Blotner, young Boston stomach specialist, published the first proof that a heavy drinker does not digest his food. Anyone can repeat in his kitchen or parlor the experiment by which Dr. Blotner arrived at his conclusion...
These were sample comments last week as Eastern railroads put into effect the fare cuts ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Bigger crowds in all stations gave proof that passenger volume had jumped instanter. Officials in every railroad admitted it but cautiously refused to give figures or estimates which might interfere with the suit which all Eastern roads except one are now waging against the ICC's order. Announced that one, the Baltimore & Ohio: "Sales and inquiries were greater than we anticipated and were very encouraging...
...immigration laws, an alien artist who claims distinguished merit may obtain a U. S. visa merely by showing a contract for U. S. performances to a U. S. Consul. England is not so liberal toward foreign artists, permits them to enter for professional purposes only when there is proof that the applicant has qualifications which place him beyond competition with native artists. The French ruling is almost as stringent. Germany, Poland, Russia refuse to let alien artists take their earnings from the country. Italy bans all foreign performers save those who establish residences...