Word: sirs
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Unhappiness, lifted from Capt. Carranza, descended upon the White House housekeeper. Hours since had the kitchens been scoured, the house put in order for the summer. She faced the President, spoke the truth: "We have nothing in the ice box, sir." A moment's hesitation, and the President was master of the situation. Said he: "Very well, we will eat out." They lunched at the Pan American Union building...
...very little and looking very cheerful. He was James W. Good, who has managed the Hoover campaign, who may well become the new chairman of the Republican National Committee and who, if he does, is well assured of a good cabinet post if he wants it. Newsmen call him "Sir James" for his fine manners...
Germania, organ of the Catholic Centerists, uncharitably referred to the "clear British complexion of the candidate," whom it insinuatingly dubbed "Sir Herbert Hoover...
...Sir William Joynson-Hicks, triumphant, announced that the Evangelicals are preparing and will shortly submit their version of a revised Prayer Book...
...going to have. . . . GOLF, Yes Sir! LUNCHEONS, EXHIBITS, PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT-While it is not possible and would not be good form for the executive secretary to mention any of these affairs specifically, he is informed and believes 'on advice of counsel,' that he should state that there are some very remarkable dinners, breakfasts and suppers planned, not to mention other most desirable features...