Word: young
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...relieved of their means of support, shall have an indigent population as fatal to progress as England's "Dole" receivers. If left to ourselves I really believe we can work out these problems. But every worker amongst us is soon discouraged at seeing a truckload of five husky young men drive up to a homestead, two men reach for and pick perhaps one pepper, then the crew and their transportation hunt a tree for shade and well earned rest. I sincerely hope our Senator fails in his mission to get $50,000,000 to increase our troubles. Perhaps Congress...
...homey" man in Washington, he lives with his family in a rented furnished house in a quiet section. His young daughters are "in society," which he shuns. He plays no golf, no cards, no craps. He sings "darkey songs" accompanying himself on the piano. In South Carolina he is a potent fisherman, not with rod and reel but with a bamboo pole and a piece of old string with which, from the swamp-bordered streams of his State, he pulls out many a "red breast." Only an old Negro, son of his father's slave, accompanies him, knows...
Youth v. Age. Baseballers grow old quickly and are heard of no more. Youth is a tremendous asset. Example-The Young Athletics, constantly improving, have caught up with and passed the Old Yankees, once undoubtedly one of the most efficient clubs ever put together. And the Young Giants are potential champions, restrained only by their poor pitching. Individual instances are Young Melvin Ott (not yet 21) of the "Giants" and Young Jimmy Foxx (just past 21) of the "Athletics." Player Ott has made 26 home-runs, is hitting around .324, fields with speed and skill. He is an outfielder, gifted...
...Player Hornsby, an extraordinary hitter, is well aware of his excellence. The story is told that once, at a practice game in spring training, a young catcher asked each batter what kind of ball he was weak on, so that the pitcher could throw such a ball and give the batter needed practice. When Player Hornsby was asked this question, he gave the young catcher an offended look, haughtily replied, "This is Rogers Hornsby batting...
...Seven years ago, while he was still founder-president of the since-merged National City Bank of Chicago, Scot Forgan was approached by two young men about to start a new business. They wanted him to buy some of their stock at $25 the share. Looking down his straight strong nose, Banker Forgan declared he could buy no stock. Said he: "I'm just a poor mon and I wor-rk for a sollery...