Word: slight
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Meanwhile, after a slight pause to pay its respects to the good saint, the world will go sedately on its way, scarcely bothering to listen to the plaints of such organizations as the Klan, turning green with envy...
Just to say have had two copies of TIME weekly since my renewal in January. Evidently due to slight difference in address. No objection on my part, as have passed extra copy on to local businessmen with recommendation that they make TIME a habit. On such suggestion I know of three more copies coming to Carey weekly-more will follow...
...Last year, it dropped to 604,000. Secretary of Agriculture Jardine, part of whose business it is to tabulate these transmigrations, said he believed that the new figures "reflect the improved agricultural conditions, the disillusionment of those who sought better economic conditions in cities . . . and the slight slackening of industrial employment...
Finally Dr. Bach broke the deadlock by appearing to yield. He would order the golden marks paid, if Herr Langkopf would accompany him to the Cashier's office. As they rose, the nervous finger of Herr Langkopf accidentally depressed the detonator, but all that ensued was a slight "ping." Dr. Bach, seeing his chance, dashed for his life. Distracted Heinrich Langkopf drew a revolver and fired into the bomb which still failed to explode. An instant later strong hands collared...
...pull through showed a dangerous tendency of shooting the tail which caused a noticeable check. The Junior Crew, likewise weak at the start, were a trifle slow in the catch and sloppy on the slide. Meanwhile, the Sophomores were hampered by a crab at No. 7 which caused a slight panic. Crabs at Nos. 5 and 6 entered the boat later on in the race. Ragged as was the start the boats tore through the water. The crowd roared advice from the shore but the cox after several "let runs" could make nothing...