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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...cannot but regret that the producers were not content with this much. To weave an elaborate plot and a large measure of what passes for "heart interest" into a spectacular subject of this sort does not help the picture, but destroys its balance. "Wings" is a picture that is well worth seeing, but one is sorry that the excellent material of it is highly diluted...
...judged worthy by his own State, the possibility would be by no means unfortunate. For the point on which he might be subject to most criticism would probably prove to be his greatest asset. An effective sense of humor and a measure of satire, if coupled with any sort of real understanding, could do no harm to the Senate. As to the presence of such an understanding, Mr. Rogers' Californian colleagues are in a position to judge...
...inexpensive method of keeping warm; sociable and slightly alcoholic. Nowadays the new Madison Square Garden is cleared out early each morning. Also, society has now discovered the six day race. "Get your gloves on, Shelmerdene, we're going to be boisterous at the bicycle races." That sort of thing depresses Charlie Miller...
...Census Department in Washington are useful, but they include all homicide," Mr. Reading continued. "A child may run in front of your car, which may have the best brakes in the world, and yet you have extinguished a life. That's not murder, yet a case of that sort would be included in the Census Department statistics. On Tuesday we are talking about real killing...
...every Scholar, on the Lord's Day, shall carefully apply himself to the Duties of Religion and Piety. And whosoever shall profane said Day by unnecessary Business or Visiting, Walking on the Common, or in the Streets or Fields in the town of Cambridge, or by any sort of Diversion before sunset shall be fined 10 shillings...