Word: rates
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...chosen "Constitutional Emperor and Perpetual Defender" of Brazil in 1822. His son, Dom Pedro II, reigned as Emperor from 1831 until the Republic was established (1889). Platform Promises which President Luiz must now attempt to fulfill: 1) stabilization of the milreis (worth 12.25 cents, par 32.45 cents) at a rate slightly below that favored by the retiring President, Dr. Arturo da Silva Bernardes; 2) construction of good roads throughout Brazil, an activity pioneered by President Luiz when State Governor of Sao Palo; 3) relief of the present serious coal shortage...
Roland H. Hartley, lumber-mag-rate, Governor of Washington: "To combat the recall movement (TIME, Nov. 1) started against me by friends of Dr. Henry Suzzallo, whom I had ousted as president of the University of Washington, I recently commenced publication of a little magazine called Hartley's Weekly. But I still am not without troubles. The other day, when walking past a high school building near the capitol, I heard a downy-cheeked, 14-year-old lad yell: 'There goes old Hartley-he's going to get it in the neck when the recall comes...
...hence materialistic life has been unfortunate for the spiritual state of the modern child, then careful examinations of present conditions and a consequent improved understanding of the case may bring the child back to normal. It may be a question for psychologists alone, or even pathologists--at any rate a diagnosis should help to clear up matters. One hopeful sign is that educators of the calibre of President MacCracken are recognizing the need for action...
Colleagues. "Josephus Daniels [first Cabinet meeting] appeared to be hugely enjoying the experience. He was having sensations at the rate of a dozen a minute. He came toward me, exclaiming: 'Isn't it great? Isn't it wonderful...
...meal and one meal only it is pointed out is treasured by the average American business man: namely, the weekly Kiwanian or Rotarian luncheon which, though not always marked by excellent fare, is at any rate a leisurely and companiable occasion. But is is not the fortune of everyone to be either a Kiwanian or a Rotarian and therefore the non-fraternal portion of America is left with a cup of coffee, a sandwich, and a tin plated armchair. The Forum author endeavors to solve the enigma. "To me our main difficulty seems to be a failure to make...