Word: sloganeers
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...disputes between U. S. settlers in the northwest and the (British) Hudson's Bay Co. became critical when the Democrats made their campaign slogan "Fifty-four forty or fight"-meaning that Oregon should extend north to 54° 40' and include about half of what is now British Columbia and Alberta, provinces of the Dominion of Canada. The Democrats won the election, did not get the "fifty-four forty" line (it was settled at 49°) and also did not fight, having on their hands the Mexican...
...that reading with or without an incentive is seldom quite barren of results. Even in August an afternoon spent looking at a book must leave some impression on the mind, the exact permancy being determined by the book which gives and the mind which receives the impression. Therefore the slogan "For Recreation Read The Best" is, in spite of its being a slogan, sound advice...
...Premier (defiant): "Make this bill the principal plank of your program at the general election if you choose, and we will defeat you, even though your slogan be 'Let London Walk...
...backbencher "Wet" cried to famed feminist exponent of temperance Viscountess Nancy Astor, M. P.: "What does the noble lady know from experience of the effects of small beer? The noble lady should become a member for one month of the Ancient Order of Frothblowers and diligently observe their slogan: 'Gallup your beer with zest...
...Protect American lives and property." This slogan covers a multitude of sins. A few days ago at Nankin one American life was lost, two Americans were wounded, and in return Admiral Hough bombarded the city, killing scores, at least, possibly hundreds, of Chinese. It is a wonder that any Americans at all are left alive in the interior of China. And the ultimate decision as to our policy in China seems to be with this same Admiral Hough...