Word: swallowing
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...draw up a new constitution." But with Tuchun* flying at the throat of Tuchun, and no Tuchun strong enough to rule the others, the mere thought of a constitution seems as out of place as Jonah in the whale's belly. No Tuchun can, much less will, swallow such a big pill...
...will probably leave the initiative to the Ways and Means Committee of the House, headed by Congressman William R. Greene of Iowa, thereby giving the Committeemen something to do in late summer and early fall and appeasing their pride-the pride of Congress which,a year ago, refused to swallow the "Mellon Bill," ready-made by the Treasury Department...
Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania rode first, astride a great horse, in swallow tails and black felt hat which he swept off, bowing as he passed. The President took no notice of him, but smiled and bowed to Mrs. Pinchot, following in a car. Some 1 Governors and Lieutenant Governors followed, riding in cars. Governor Trinkle of Virginia was escorted by the Richmond Light Infantry Blues in their tight-fitting blue uniforms with high helmets and waving white ostrich plumes. Last in the procession rode Governess Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming, in a car with two other women. She leaned...
...Government's lease of political life does not legally expire until next year.? It was the opinion among certain opposition sages that the Premier would be obliged to use his threat; for it was and is thought improbable that the Conservative Senators (majority group) will stoop to swallow the pie made for them by Chef King. The latter may repeat in vain that there is no pie like his, be it ever so humble...
There was a political auction, as advertised by sandwich men before dinner in the reception room. "The greatest collection of electoral remnants in history" was offered by a hoarse man in swallow-tailed grandeur and a sagging red waistcoat. "The proceeds . . . will be used for charity. They will be donated to the Democratic National Committee...