Word: sayed
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Startling was the name, for it signified the merger of two of the famed four "D" banks. Dedi becomes the only billion dollar bank† outside of the U. S. and Great Britain, controlling, some say, over one-third of the deposits of the seven biggest banks in Germany...
...Everyone in London (and many throughout England*) felt the moment keenly. People hovered about Downing Street. What could properly be called the World Press was on tiptoes and the telephone. The U. S. Ambassador, Charles Gates Dawes, arrived (without pipe, for the spotlight was not on him) to say good-bye and make friendly suggestions. Also came (impossible in a less civilized country) the leader of the Opposition, Stanley Baldwin, the ousted Conservative chief saying "good-bye-good luck" to the installed Labor Chief, for the general good it might do England...
...know," said he, "I have not yet been officially informed of all this from Austria, but I dare say the rumor may have some foundation...
Again General Pershing was queried. This time he seemed not so sure. "Why should I be obliged to say . . ." said he. It appeared that Crier Woollcott, his reputation safe, deserved no ducking...
...most caustic critics had to pass on to the cemetery at the age of thirty-three. A brilliant mind, but lacking in balance; and I would say it was entirely because he had not given his body the attention and care to which it was justly entitled. . . .* Loving care you give your body will be returned with many rich rewards. It will insure you good digestion. . . . It will give you bright eyes...