Word: revel
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...recent convention in Seattle, voted that any man who could show his little red card to a freight train employe should be given a free ride. And the hobos, as such, held high revel not long ago in a well known New York hotel with tomato soup for punch and Irish stew for supper. Remarkable transformation! Fifty years ago the unemployed could do nothing but die quick deaths in the "workus". Now they go abroad in private cars and high-powered automobiles, and dine as guests of the government...
...classes of theatre-goers, "Honors Are Even" should prove a thoroughly enjoyable performance. And for those in particular who delight in sprightly dialogue and revel in a battle of wits as well as of tongues, the play is difficult to surpass...
This work will appeal to the young as a volume of delightful fairy tales and Bengal folklore. They will revel in the series of delicate and charming illustrations in color by Mr. Goble. One of the most beautiful children's books ever made in England. Crown 4to. Decorative cover.Macmillan Co., of London. Published at $6.00. Special price...