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Word: want (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...cars must be removed from the parking space before it is time to have the lights turned on as the law regarding the lighting of automobiles will be strictly enforced. They further wish automobilists to be warned against leaving their cars in charge of the numerous boys who want to "mind your car" as many thefts have occurred this...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PARKING REGULATIONS FOR GAME ANNOUNCED | 10/19/1929 | See Source »

...with Dorothy Mackaill and wise-cracking Jack Oakie in the leading roles. This new product of the sound studio does not rise to great heights as far as originality or plot is concerned, but it does show Miss Mackaill that the title of the theme song. "The Things We Want Most Are Hard To Get" contains truth. Jack Oakie contributes his usual share of laughs at the expense of his manikin sister who longs for Park Avenue and has no objection to being picked up if the driver has a handsome car. The photography is unusually good, especially...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CRIMSON PLAYGOER | 10/16/1929 | See Source »

...similar fate awaited the CRIMSON reporter. He was told she adored Professor Copeland: "Is he still living at Hollis? I do want to see him while I'm here." A rapid good night and the "interview" was over...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HOLLIS HALL MAY BE OBJECT OF THE COMEDIENNE'S VISIT | 10/16/1929 | See Source »

...very anxious that these meetings may be gatherings of an informal nature, with none of the atmosphere of a lecture," said Professor Garrod last night. "I do not want to spend the time delivering a monologue; that will deprive the gatherings of any advantage they might offer for the informal, interesting discussion of subjects which students will, I hope, suggest...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: NORTON LECTURER HOLDS INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS | 10/15/1929 | See Source »

...About seating arrangements at state functions: "I don't care. I just want a nice neighbor...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Ishbel | 10/14/1929 | See Source »

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