Word: riche
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...prosecution, led by vindictive Senator Reed of Missouri, retorted that the credentials had already been voided by the Senate's investigation last winter; that the culprits had "had their day in court" with the Senate's investigators. If they had not, that was the fault of rich Mr. Vare's colleague, the other Senator Reed, who "hamstrung" the investigating committee by a filibuster...
Many of the men who make a living out of art have a great contempt for the wealthy. They cling to the generalization that a millionaire can be no better than a moping fool and a rich man's daughter must know less about painting than a dog-catcher's apprentice. Such artists were among those who competed for the commission of making stage sets for a drama called India, soon to be presented in Manhattan...
...disturb the balance of nations. No doubt it will be easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for these men to enter into Heaven. But in life, with kings powerless and presidents so restricted, it might be desirable that the monarchy of the rich be not absolute...
...concert of the Instrumental Clubs last evening was too full of high spirits, musical talent, and a rich variety of entertainment to be described in adequate detail...
Then they meet the real owner of the ship, Lord Furber of Author Bennett's beloved "Five Towns," rich beyond reason. Count Veruda has been merely an instrument of the moment, used to entice Miss Perkins, Mr. Sutherland, or both into his gruff old master's clutches. Follow many pages of mystery while Lord Furber, Mr. Sutherland, and certain members of the crew vie for the nimble Miss Perkins' favor; eventually comes to light Lord Furber's motive. It seems that Mr. Sutherland holds an option on Lallers, famed dressmaking establishment; that Lady Furber...