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Word: alle (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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Book thievery at Houghton has been non-existent in spite of the apparent temptations. The only access to books not encased in glass is in the reading room--its door is kept locked at all times except when released by a switch from the circulation desk. If a thief should...

Author: By Maxwell E. Foster jr., | Title: CIRCLING THE SQUARE | 12/21/1949 | See Source »

The swimming team will not take its customary trip to Florida this vacation but Hal Ulen ordered all freshmen and varsity swimmers to practice at pools near their homes.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Five Treks West To Play 3 Games | 12/21/1949 | See Source »

Word had been received that Schwarz was selling an authentic medieval fortress for only $450; as it turned out, the fortress is only for sale at the New York store. The Boston branch, however, does have a six-room doll house which goes for $220 unfurnished, and $375 furnished. It...

Author: By George A. Leiper, | Title: THE WALRUS SAID | 12/21/1949 | See Source »

Near the doll house were found its prospective inhabitants. Dolls appear to fall into two categories: those with clothes on--or the impracticals, and those without garments, or the practical ones. In the former group were seen such numbers as the Little Genius, the Princess Margaret Rose, and one which...

Author: By George A. Leiper, | Title: THE WALRUS SAID | 12/21/1949 | See Source »

Jordan Marsh's Santa Claus was reached only by following a labyrinth of railings designed to keep a large crowd in an orderly line. Luckily, there was almost no line, and when Santa had taken care of three serious-faced youngsters. I asked him how he liked his job. "Why...

Author: By George A. Leiper, | Title: THE WALRUS SAID | 12/21/1949 | See Source »

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