Word: spadefuls
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...efforts to create atmosphere are at the same time overdone and stereotyped. His method is cumulative rather than selective, and for that reason he fails to convince. Mr. Sparks, though he is more successful, shows the disposition, frequent in the immature realist, to shock his reader by calling every spade a blasted shovel. In saying this I am aware that I am committing a sin which might be termed reviewer's overemphasis. For Mr. Sparks writes vividly and one does not forget what he says...
...eager way of preparing to make war, that we see but one thing at a time, and follow that with our whole hearts. We found we needed officers; therefore we should all go into intensive training. We found we needed food; therefore we should plough our public parks, and spade up our front lawns, and plant radishes in our window boxes...
...pride of Oksgptgmfp is in fine fettle, and boldly challenges all comers. The numerous games including a broom and spade contest, "piff the piffles," and other innovations especially invented for this evening are in readiness. The fifteen piece band is playing "Tipperary" in its sleep, and the committee is with difficulty restraining itself from the enticements of the free liquid refreshments which have been bought in abundant quantities...
...George D. Widener, of Philadelphia, donor of the Widener Memorial Library will break ground for the new building today, turning up the first spade-full of earth at 12.30 o'clock. The ceremony will be very simple with no address; and only a few invited persons will be admitted...