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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...have before us your letter of Sept. 7 tendering your resignation as associate minister of the First Presbyterian Church. While we regret your inability to become a Presbyterian minister, we understand your reasons, and from every quarter we hear expressions of approval of your forceful and dignified attitude...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Fosdick | 11/3/1924 | See Source »

Said Chairman Borah: "I understand the witnesses that LaFollette has to substantiate his charges . . . are in Philadelphia and New York. We will hear whatever evidence there is here on that matter and go to Washington for the rest...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Corruption | 10/27/1924 | See Source »

...dear Mr. Ford-Your letter withdrawing your offer for the purchase of Muscle Shoals has been received. On account of the delay and probable shifting in conditions, I can understand how you may feel justified in not keeping your offer open for a longer period. I trust, however, that should the Congress conclude that it is best to restore this property to private ownership, you will at that time renew your interest in the project...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MUSCLE SHOALS: Withdrawal | 10/27/1924 | See Source »

...Oxford a student has to stand in line for hours before he can get a bath. I understand that here each student has his own bath. It is certainly extraordinary...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BATHTUBS GIVE HARVARD ADVANTAGE OVER OXFORD | 10/27/1924 | See Source »

When asked why the rule had been made only for upperclassmen, and not for Freshmen, Dean Briggs said. "As I understand in Freshmen are watched more closely, and warning may be given them before the examinations, and also it is more important that Freshmen should know their standing early...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: "A GOOD THING", SAYS BRIGGS | 10/22/1924 | See Source »

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