Word: ballooned
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Ballooning is an ancient sport which dates back to 1784, when the hot air bag invented by the Montgolfier brothers made its first man-carrying flight from the gardens of the Tuileries in the presence of Louis XVI of France and of Benjamin Franklin. When Franklin, foremost scientist of the day, was asked what use the balloon was, he cautiously countered: "Of what use is a newborn infant?" And the balloon has indeed been the precursor of many mighty dirigibles. Per se its utility is small. Kite balloons, a variant ol the spherical balloons used for sporting purposes, are useful...
...balloon fight is to be staged during the evening and the 110th Cavalry Band will play. The University team will have J. H. G. Pell '26 at number 1, F. D. Stranahan Jr. '26 at number 2, and G. E. Kent Jr. '25 at back. The Cavalry team will be composed of Sergeant Wright, Captain A. P. Thayer and Lieutenant R. A. Mangine...
...production than last year. One thing is, however, certain-the period ahead will be one of intense sales competition. Practically all leading makers are giving scrupulous attention to small refinements and popular mechanical features in their new ears, as well as such innovations as four-wheel brakes and balloon tires. The competition in prices is equally keen. It is estimated that a dollar will buy 11% more in automobiles now than it could have in 1913. In fact, the automobile stands out almost alone as being cheaper now than before the War. This price reduction has been primarily forced...
That his criticism is largely destructive and his solutions scarcely original is nothing to cavil at. Both criticisms and solutions are similar to those offered by Harvard graduates the country over. The first subject has been discussed ad infinitum ever since President Lowell sent up his famous "sounding balloon" in his report of two years ago. The second has been even more a point of dispute since the issue of limitation was raised last spring. The lesson to be learned by the College from this continued interest on the part of the Alumni is that the situations must...
...burning of a huge gas-filled balloon by incendiary bullets recalled their War experiences to service...