Word: verbal
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...delegation from the Anti-Saloon League called on the President to urge on him the necessity of absolute drought, but he refused to enter the verbal battle, saying that he believed progress is being made in enforcement...
...this it was the object of a hot verbal attack on the floor of Congress a week ago. Today's editorial discussed the statement of Prosecuting Attorney Buckner that prohibition cannot be substantially enforced. It said that "where as Americans used to flock to Europe as a tribute to a civilization which we have not attained, we now flood the continent with a disgraceful, thirsty crew that makes the name of America ridiculous in European eyes." The editorial said: "The majority of Americans subscribe to what masquerades under the name of Christianity. Why not make it compulsory and thus insure...
Besides answering verbal questions the Information Desk is the recipient of all written requests for information. The most unusual specimen of this type was received last week addressed to the "Harvard Lore of You". This momentarily baffled even the omniscient mind of the Information Desk until the meaning was made clear by an inquiry concurring the Harvard Law Review made by a person with a strong New England accent. The letter was from a prominent firm of lawyers and it is supposed that the mistake came in dictation on a too literal acceptance of super fluonser...
...Since many Japanese policemen know a few words of "pidgin English," there is no improbability in the verbal misunderstanding...
...speakers at the Debating Union's football forensic was announced with regret last night by the officers of the Debating Union. At the same time it has been announced that Morton Prince '75, one of the University's first gridiron heroes, has signified his intention of attending Wednesday's verbal clash; Major Frank W. Cavanaugh, Boston College gridiron mentor, is another added starter and will support the side favoring the continuance of the present over emphasis on football...