Search Details

Word: second (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

Saturday's fray was marked by the air-tight playing of both teams. In the first half they battled on nearly even terms, but in the second period Falcon Club managed to pierce their opponents' defense to score the winning goals...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FALCON AND GORE QUINTETS WILL VIE FOR TITLE TODAY | 4/1/1929 | See Source »

With him was Mrs. Stimson, quiet, self-effacing, always loyal to her husband's ascending career. As Mabel Wellington White of New Haven, Conn., the new second lady of the land married Statesman Stimson in 1893 when he was just entering Elihu Root's law firm and long before he became a statesman. In Manila last year she appeared at a state function in Balin-tawak (native costume). Being second lady holds no social terrors for her. She was well-schooled in official society as the wife of President Taft's Secretary...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE CABINET: Number One Man | 4/1/1929 | See Source »

Statesman Stimson gave a second talk on the peace and contentment of the Philip pines. Some rude soul asked him about their independence. Ever diplomatic, Statesman Stimson replied: "Mr. Hoover's election was received with great enthusiasm...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE CABINET: Number One Man | 4/1/1929 | See Source »

...people of Oklahoma, the third youngest State,* are still green in the ways of dignified government. Last week, for the second time in six years, they removed their Governor. This time it was Henry Simpson Johnston, impeached and convicted by the State Legislature for "general incompetence" (TIME, Jan. 28 et ante). Lieut. Gov. William J. Holloway, taking the oath as the new Governor, invoked "the blessings and guidance of Almighty God" to assist him. Citizens of the older States sympathized with his sentiments. The charge of "general incompetence" seemed as much of a commentary on the people...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: POLITICAL NOTES: Oklahoma Incompetence | 4/1/1929 | See Source »

...first period of last night's contest was close. Kappa Sigma having a one-point advantage. In the second half, however, the leaders tightened their defense considerably, while their forwards, led by Rawn Brinkley '32, accounted for enough goals to assure them of victory...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: KAPPA SIGMA FIVE WILL FACE FALCON CLUB IN TITLE GAME | 3/30/1929 | See Source »

Previous | 195 | 196 | 197 | 198 | 199 | 200 | 201 | 202 | 203 | 204 | 205 | 206 | 207 | 208 | 209 | 210 | 211 | 212 | 213 | 214 | 215 | Next