Word: waving
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...want to be quoted as doing nothing but smile," declared Thomas S. McCaleb, instructor in Geographical Exploration, when questioned about Guglielmo Marconi's flendish invention. Swathed in rumor, this 'micro-wave' machine is supposed to stall the ignition system of airplanes...
Interest in this apparatus was aroused by cryptic articles appearing in several newspapers, which declared that Marconi and his 'micro-wave' machine will soon be on the African frontier, ready to frustrate dusky aviators as soon as they dare leave the ground, and force their bare feet back to mother earth...
Four reasons you should vote for Buncombe Pratt: He is a democrat! His father was a democrat! He is an American! He is of the people, by the people, and for the people! Wave the flag, strike up the band, the Stars and Stripes Forever...
...Conant advise: "Even during your college career you will find groups of propagandists outside the University ready to use you for their own purposes; you will find them to right and to left. . . , There are plenty of people who are willing and anxious to shout, to march, and to wave flags and banners. I do not feel that this type needs reinforcement from the student body...
...previous expedition, Mr. Lake had an equally unpleasant experience. A sudden heat wave overlook him and his party far from camp. A wee nip of Scotch was proposed to lessen the ravages of climate. The suggestion was approved. A bottle was produced, opened,--and dropped with disgust. The servants had packed vinegar by mistake...