Word: sensationism
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Two years ago he converted his impressions of Africa into a play called Kinangozi. And when it was produced by a distinguished cast of Swedish actors, who greasepainted themselves into the likeness of Negroes, the sensation created in Stockholm was so great that the play later passed triumphantly to Oslo...
The estimate as of Oct. 1 provided the biggest sensation of the year. Previously the Government "experts" had not predicted a cotton crop of as much as 14,000,000 bales. The estimate as of Sept. 16, in fact, was 13,931,000 bales, and on Sept. 1, 13,740...
Further Developments: 1) Oswald Mosely, wealthy Socialist baronet and M. P., husband of Lady Cynthia, daughter of Lord Curzon, 2) "Emperor" Cooke, incendiary Coal-Laborite, took little part in the debate, but caused a sensation by remaining seated while the national anthem was played.
Bakelite, the sensation of the chemists' convention last year (TIME, Sept. 22), was honored. (In its booth on the floor below the Court, this substance, a compound of phenol and formaldehyde, was shown, possessing strength, resisting heat, chemicals and electricity, possessing permanent color and finish. It was shown molded...
In the second game at the Andrews Field Stadium. Brown's speedy backs seemed little hampered by a muddy field and drenching downpour. The hardfighting Colby aggregation held the Bruins to one touchdown in the first half, but later the Rhode Island team's fliers ripped through the tired visitors...