Word: spreading
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...have on the reader is that Mr. Taft, by reason of the $10,000 interest in U. S. Steel bonds, is wedded to reactionary capitalism, and will therefore be inclined to decide in favor of the " interests." It is only in an obscure part of the two-page spread that the Hearst reporter speaks of " Mr. Taft's spotless reputation...
With the maps of the campaign spread before him, the Admiral pointed out how the defenses of the Canal should be strengthened: the coast defense batteries should be more scattered so that ships may not approach to bombard the Canal from angles out of reach of the land guns. There should be several new batteries of 16-inch guns with a range equal to those mounted by any navy. Toboga Island, nine miles from the western entrance of the Canal, should be equipped with batteries to prevent an enemy fleet from approaching the Canal closely enough to bombard the Miraflores...
Chairs and canvas to surround the individual spreads will be furnished by the Committee at a nominal cost, but the men giving the spread will be obliged to furnish lanterns and such decorations as they wish. These things may be purchased conveniently at Brock Brothers and the Cooperative. Men will be expected to get their own caterers and the names of the caterers must appear on the applications. Applications without these names will not be considered by the Committee. Police arrangements will be made by the Committee, through whom also, ticket takers may be secured...
...Committee will make arrangements for rooms in halls near the location of the spread, which may be used in case of rain. Any Senior who wishes to give a spread in his own room, must consult the Committee about tickets for caterers and other details before...
...complete in their long baggy breeches, were clad in white with the exception of a black waistcoat. At the rear of the resplendent boat the Caliph flew for the first time his personal standard, a green flag with a white star and crescent on a scarlet center, from which spread a number of white rays...