Word: stupidity
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...which the Department of the Treasury had no discretionary power. But this endorsement did not come until after Mr. Mellon had summoned Mr. Lowman to his office first thing in the morning and asked him about the "reciprocity" statement. Mr. Lowman announced that he had never made so stupid a mistake and said he would never presume to enunciate a Government policy. So, while the Department of State fumed with embarrassment and Frenchmen scowled in perplexity, the matter was officially dropped...
...call this to the attention of the pastors and the people of the Archdiocese in order that this revolting experience will not be repeated. Any organist or choir director allowing such a stupid performance in the future will be immediately suspended or discharged...
...Only a stupid man would take me to America," said Nikita Balieff. "I speak Russian, the only language nobody understands...
Said Morris Gest: "I am that stupid...
...That stupid man took M. Balieff to America. This week Balieff opens in Manhattan for his fifth U. S. season. For himself and for that stupid man he has made endless thousands of dollars; he has stamped his personality on the U. S. amusement mind as one of the few infallibles. He carries with him a Russian vaudeville show; upon which he comments to the audience between the acts in wretched English. This combination is called the Chauve-Souris...