Word: reflections
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...regret of "Gypsy" Smith, took that word as part of his public name. There is no kinship whatever between the two men. It is bad enough that his unhappy marital affairs should bring into disrepute this younger man's rather crude religious efforts; but let not his collapse reflect upon a Christian preacher who for years has rendered blameless service to churches in many lands...
...cabled: "The University of Louvain owns the new library and has undeniable jurisdiction connected with inscription and memorials. . . . Representing the donor of the larger share of funds employed in building library, I suggest you obtain immediate settlement present controversy on lines which will eliminate war bitterness and will reflect the true spirit of a great educational institution and be in accord with mature public opinion...
...first novel contains more conversation than narrative, ecstatic critics are likening her to Jane Austen. But the light touch and the subtleties of the 19th century novelist are not Margot's-hers is rather a brilliant vivacity that springs from her myriad interests. Able horsewoman, her interest reflects itself in frequent contemplation of the technicalities of horseflesh. Scintillating conversationalist, her characters reflect the widely varied circle of her acquaintance. A liberal in politics, she tilts sharply at conservatism. And the result is a mass of entertaining material, done into novel-form to allow of romance -that other interest...
...above figures reflect no particle of what the Government has done in the way of bolstering foreign credits to improve the U. S. farmer's foreign markets...
...value of singing. Nothing develops the lungs as singing does. Sing at your work and avoid consumption. . . ." It seemed to most observers probable that Mme. Reggio had made her climb more for purposes of publicity than to "impress the health value," of her profession. Yet it was pleasant to reflect that Mme. Reggio had spent effort and years in developing her lungs so that she might sing the better; and that she had now achieved congratulations for singing so long and hard that her lungs were phenomenally good. Also, it seemed sad that having strengthened her lungs, Mme. Reggio...