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Word: splendid (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...that the Right Rev. Thomas C. O'Reilly, former pastor of the Church of St. John the Evangelist at Cleveland, Ohio, had been enthroned as Bishop of the Scranton Diocese. Perusing these, the Pope was able to imagine the city-wide scenes of jubilation which had marked the splendid event. He perhaps pictured to himself the flag-filled town, the excited citizens, the procession of 400 clergymen, the important witnesses, the strange and architecturally miscellaneous cathedral to which humble U. S. worshippers came, and at which non-Catholic passers-by gazed with wonder and dismay...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Papal Week | 3/19/1928 | See Source »

...whose eyes are so used to the "make up" of front pages, the cover of the Lampoon presents a splendid contrast to the drab and uninspired grayness of the CRIMSON. Fitting the subject to the contents of the issue, the cover represents an ocean liner (quaintly enough) setting out for Europe from its dock at the Weld boathouse on the Charles. The business school and the stadium are dwarfed by the ship's bulk as it puts to sea with Lampy sitting...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Around World Number Triumph--Zenith Reached in Lampoon Humor | 3/6/1928 | See Source »

...splendid victory of the 1925 Triangular meet was only the beginning however. It was destined to be repeated even more brilliantly the next two seasons against more dangerous opposition. Especially in 1926 did the Green make its best effort to avenge its decisive defeat of the previous year at both the hands of Harvard and Cornell. All indications pointed to a dangerous Hanoverian offering. Coach Hillman's strength this year lay in his versatile sophomores. Several stars of his 1925 Freshman team now came to the fore and eliminated his veterans. Moody, a rangy second year Green high-jumper...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Final Triumphs Add Lustre to Triangular Meet History | 2/21/1928 | See Source »

...have only been a resident of Cincinnati for the past two years, but in that time have come to appreciate its many splendid qualities from every point of view. There is no city in the country, in my opinion, that has a more beautiful residential district, that has a finer American born population, or that shows an equal interest in music and the fine arts as does Cincinnati. In support of this, one of the most distinguished bishops in America, a citizen of New York, recently made the statement that Cincinnati is the outstanding cultural center of the United States...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: In Cincinnati | 2/20/1928 | See Source »

Headmaster Richard M. Gummere of William Penn Charter School: ". . .A much more reflecting and original person. ... A fine animal set to run a splendid race if his owners and trainers are conscientious...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Times Have Changed | 2/20/1928 | See Source »

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