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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...deal of emphasis on prosperity. Our people ought to desire to be prosperous, but it ought not to be their main desire. There are other things that they ought to want more. Prosperity is not a cause; it is a result It is all summed up in a single word. It is character...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Moral Preceptor | 1/10/1927 | See Source »

...strange then spirits are reduced to such phenomena as these to leave word that they have called on their friends. In this case, however, "Walter", was evidently making a social visit and nothing score. He brought flowers, and therefore waited for some time before he made up his mind that there was no one at home, at last, pulling out his ghostly watch--the clock idea is absurd--he went reluctantly away, slipping his fingerprint under the door...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: STALE MAGIC | 1/7/1927 | See Source »

...Instrumental Clubs has brought many letters from the men sponsoring the concerts in the various cities. Regent Matthew Luce '91 has received a letter from J. A. Thayer '15 of Charleston. W. Va., who wrote: "The excellent performance, exemplary conduct, and fine impression generally on this community deserve a word of praise...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: INSTRUMENTAL CLUBS PLAY AT JAMAICA PLAIN | 1/6/1927 | See Source »

...brow of II Capo del Governo contracted as he formulated a definition. Soon it boomed from his heavy lips: "Persecution! Recall the meaning of that word. Persecution only begins where no reasonable proportion is observed between the force used in compulsion and the importance of the interests which it seeks to control. Deportation for single political or social offenders has existed at all times. We do not send these people abroad to ferment in other countries, but merely put them in a political and moral quarantine. We are perfectly justified in doing so, but take care that where...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Deportations | 1/3/1927 | See Source »

...could, therefore, do nothing to influence its outcome, and he was free to bet on any side he chose. This leaves Speaker as the kingpin, he was in the conspiracy, there was none. Now Speaker is not mentioned in the letters. There is no evidence against him-merely the word of Leonard. In the game, Speaker had six fielding chances and missed none of them. He was at bat five times and made hits, of which two were three baggers. He scored two runs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Scandal | 1/3/1927 | See Source »

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