Word: strong
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Seymour Parker Gilbert, "Dawes plan' administrator, sat down. He was guest of honor. Vice President Dawes, president of the Central Trust Co., sat down. He was host. Samuel Insull, James A. Patten, Alexander Hamilton Revell, Julius Rosenwald, Melvin Alvah Traylor, Silas Hardy Strawn, David Robertson Forgan, Walter Ansel Strong and many another potent, eminent, Chicagoan sat down. And Mayor William Hale Thompson sat down too. He was the guest who caused the most comment-social comment outside of Chicago, because few non-Chicagoans realize that Chicago's "better element" have not only tolerance but affection for Mayor Thompson...
Last week, when the lusty auctioneer began his hawking there were few bidders present. Teeming and jostling, however were the ranks of neat farm wenches and strong peasant youths, all eager to be auctioned...
...greater service could be done the cause of Harvard in the regions in question than was accomplished by the Instrumental Club on their triumphant progress through the Middle West and South. Playing in many cities where there is an unquestionably strong feeling against Harvard, the clubs received enthusiastic applause at every concert, and the warmest welcome at the innumerable teas and dances they attended. Particulary were the men congratulated by the members of struggling Harvard Clubs, and thanked for the assistance so strongly given in the task of breaking down the popular attitude toward the University...
...that" were the words of "Chief" De Valera, radical leader in Ireland, in an interview at the Copley Plaza last night. The chief is visiting the United States to collect money enabling him to found an unprejudiced daily paper in Ireland. He talked English with a strong Irish accent as he put forth the main purpose for his short visit to America...
...Would you like to go down to the Antarctic with me next winter? Want five others of your tribe. Two of their wives who are good at sewing. Want strong men and good dog drivers...