Word: result
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Those who oppose them [civilian training camps] say there will be no more war. There is nothing in history that guarantees no more war. . . . All we have is the result of armed conflict and if we hold it, it must be by strength...
...pommies,' the reference being to their bright cheeks, which look like pomegranates, and 'low-downers.' I would most decidedly advise a man with a family and not much money against going to Australia." Reputedly such frankness has irritated Queen-Empress Mary, and, perhaps as a result, Dame Margaret was reported in despatches to have withdrawn to her estate, Polesden Lacey, Dorking...
...existing in large office buildings? Recently the Japanese Government determined to find out, loosed a band of secret operatives upon Tokyo. From data gathered came a report last week. Extract: "Modern office buildings are veritable wooing quarters, where flirtations are taking place. The tendency to attempt marriage as a result of chance acquaintanceship outside the home naturally is alarming so far as the well-being of the nation is concerned...
Instead, the Administration suppresses the facts and smugly pre tends to follow public opinion. The Peking community, unites in the conviction that the indifference indicates a national decadence as a result of overprosperity. The last straw, in the official view, is the suggestion to Washington from Admiral Charles S. Williams? that the American Legation should be removed from Peking to Shanghai...
Mike, prominent Yard cop. "Sure Why not have the game if the boys want some fun? As for the score, I predict a 36 to 34 result-with the Prince-board on top. Behind the hurling of Chappie Rose the Nassau-nine should have no difficulty...