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Word: prompting (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Speaking for those whom we represent, we respectfully request prompt reconsideration and earnest support of the proposed appropriation. Otherwise the questions inevitably arise. First, Does the Treasury Department sincerely desire efficient enforcement? Second, Is it unable to develop an adequate program...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PROHIBITION: Money No Object | 2/4/1929 | See Source »

...Prompt to the dot of 10 a. m., the one-time German Court Chaplain, Dr. Heinrich Vogel, preached a sermon extolling the "Christlike qualities of the Emperor." The text had been supplied by Wilhelm II (Roman...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE NETHERLANDS: Kaiserlich Geburtstag | 2/4/1929 | See Source »

...chief reason that the society is driving its information at women is that more women than men die of cancer, "on account of the part which women play in the reproduction of the race." Early recognition and prompt treatment of cancer is always of inestimable value, particularly in breast cancer. The burden of caring for the sick and aged falls chiefly upon women, and for this reason they should know that cancer is not contagious, and that many of the common beliefs regarding its cause and treatment are untrue. Because they are so often the guardians of the family...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MEDICINE: Cancer & Women | 2/4/1929 | See Source »

...otherwise would have nowhere to go; to Harvard men of certain inclinations, of opening up fields of social work of undoubted value to the right men. The new policy adopted by the P. B. H. cabinet indicates recognition of limits, which have long been appreciated by observers. In their prompt action on this recognition, the cabinet has been wise...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FREEDOM FOR BROOKS HOUSE | 1/18/1929 | See Source »

Nicholas & Cyril. Though the Grand Duke Alexander's words of last week were significant and prompt to the minute, His Imperial Highness naturally did not attempt to sketch the full background of the feuds between Nicholas and Cyril, which Death seemed about to end last week...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: RUSSIA: Three Grand Dukes | 12/31/1928 | See Source »

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