Word: symbolic
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...apparently have no need for religion, and even though they accept its outward forms, never have even a remote conception of its significance. The establishment of democracy, which meant the destruction of the "divine right" idea, at once removed the strongest aid of religion and destroyed the most palpable symbol of traditional Christianity. With the rise of industrialism the number of people who have no constant need of the mental assurance which religion provides has increased enormously...
...Tractor, sensationally publicized symbol of the Five-Year Plan, has been breaking down badly this summer. Thus, even near the industrial centre of Odessa where repairs can be quickly made, 30% of all tractors in the region were reported by the Soviet Press last week "disabled...
...country at large waited to see how Governor Roosevelt would deal with Tammany, of which the natty little New York Mayor is the popular symbol. If he removed him from office, he might lose New York State in the Presidential election. If he did not. Republicans would charge him with truckling to a corrupt political machine. Meanwhile Tammany Hall "heartily" endorsed the Roosevelt-Garner ticket and the State was startled by a report that, if ousted, Mayor Walker would run for Governor this autumn. Sheathed in this move, if made, would be something that Governor Roosevelt does not like...
Eight of the Australians who played in Manhattan last week were on the team that won the "Ashes" - symbol of world's championship - from England in 1930. Captain was Victor Y. Richardson, a first-class bat and Australia's greatest fielder. The team had a fine wicket-keep in Harry Carter, 54, oldest man on the team. Bowler Fleetwood-Smith dismissed the South Africans twice this season in Australia and will be a valuable googlie* bowler for the test matches next year...
...shrines throughout the Roman Catholic world, millions of silent, smoky candles burn out their brief lives. In sum they make a mighty flame of devotion. Singly, each is to some inarticulate worshipper a symbol of prayer, sacrifice, joy or sorrow. Compounded not of tears or smiles but of beeswax, tallow, paraffin, a candle is a concrete thing. It costs money. Traditional practice in Europe (and lately in some U. S. dioceses) is to set a box of candles by every shrine, let the faithful help themselves and leave a small offering in return. Last week this practice was banned...