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...action," he declared, "the National German Automobile Club gives expression to the fact that our work is ruled by the spirit of the House of Hohenzollern. The knowledge that our Club would set an example to others inspired me to ask His Majesty in lonely Doom to become our Protector...
Meanwhile the Rumanian National Bank, quietly, with no headlines, signed an agreement with the Bank of France, Rumania's protector, to borrow $11,700,000 to help strengthen Rumania's gold coverage...
...subjunctive mood with instructive illustrations under the title of "The Owl In The Attic And Other Perplexities". The first part of this opus has to do with the domestic relations of big, strong Mr. Monroe and little Mrs. Monroe. In spite of Mr. Monroe's great powers as a protector and defender of the weaker sex the conclusion is that real strength lies in unity. He repulses burglars, bats, and temptations, and his wife is duly appreciative not only of the abilities of her husband but also of her own place in the scheme of things...
...side), neutral umpires, short duration (two or three weeks). "The object of each army would be the capture of as many as possible of the enemy and of their company banners and regimental flags. . . . The agreed and standardized weapon would probably be a padded wicker helmet and a loin-protector. . . . I suggest that the first reformed war should be fought on Swedish territory? admirably suited to maneuver?between Italy and France, those two most gloryloving powers...
What Correspondent Gilbert did not report was Chairman Fletcher's reply to Mr. Mitchell: "Thanks a lot. But what I'll probably need most is a protector in the rear...