Word: reasons
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...would appreciate it very much if you can correct this error for the reason that the Department of Commerce Building is the largest of the group of buildings and the stone contract is the largest stone contract ever...
...standing, whether or not he be a member of the Faculty, he should not be surrounded by such a blaze of glory or honor that the humble fear to approach his throne or open their hearts to him. They must not be frightened by his title, and for that reason, I should suggest that he should not rejoice in the title of professor...
Paris correspondents for American dailies proclaim this the final week of the Reparation conference. If the experiences of the past four months mean anything there is good reason to believe that the correspondents are wrong...
...prices of second hand text books never fail to produce a paradox in the mind of the average amateur trader. Somehow when he comes to sell his books in the Spring the return seems to bear little relation to the remarkable outlay required of him in September. The reason of course is clear enough, the cost of handling and storage are so great that in order to make a fair profit the dealers in such literature have to pocket about twenty percent of the list price...
James Joseph ("Gene") Tunney, has been twanging a harp during his stay on the Adriatic isle of Brioni. Last week he was in no mood for twanging. Reason: it was reported that Mrs. Tunney, convalescent from an appendicitis operation (TIME, May 20) must soon undergo another for stomach trouble...