Word: round
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...settle down, of course, into a more or less regular round of lunch rooms, with breakfast at "The Cheerful Chat", luncheon at "The Copper Kettle", and dinner at "The Washington Court", varied by excursions to "Janet's" or "The Cock Horse". Some have a favorite boarding house where they have a table reserved for them at definite hours each day, and though this would seem to be the better plan, it has its disadvantages in actual operation. The problem of where to eat is one of the first to be met in Cambridge, and must be solved by the individual...
...circus, at Washington. "You know I never miss the circus," said he to Mr. John Ringling (TIME, Apr. 6, THE THEATRE), whom he met at the Big Tent's door. He, his grandchildren and their maternal grandmother took seats in the third row not far from Mrs. Coolidge. Round the big ring slipped the introductory pageant of horses, elephants, clowns. The old man, Bear Coat, suddenly fell backward. A physician at hand caught him, carried him beneath the seats, took him outdoors. He was dead. There was little commotion. Mrs. Coolidge continued absorbed in the acrobats...
...Houston, Tex., delegates of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World made the past week into one inspiring round of sightseeing, conferring, speechmaking. When the week was up, the Manhattan delegates successfully boosted their Mr. C. K. Woodbridge, self-made head of the Dictaphone Corporation, to the Presidency...
Paymore--They're all new, Sir Larry, and not as discourteous as I could wish; but I'm sure they'll come 'round...
...first phase of intense feeling has now passed. Like mature revolutionists, youth now becomes sober and looks round. There has been notable achievement inevitably marred by excesses, yet despite the latter, the success of their efforts is indisputable. And as a result of the struggle, college men, and not a mere handful either, have established themselves in the literary firmament. Those who come after, those who have not as yet graduated from college, will find their way easier. They will not be swayed by the heat of conflict; nor will they have to contend with overwhelming opposition. If possessed with...