Word: board
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...position of Memorial Hall in the University is a peculiar one--one which is regulated largely by economic conditions. At present the membership of the Hall is less by several hundred than its actual capacity would permit, and the price of board for those who exercise little restraint over their choice is higher than seems warranted. This high price deters many men from eating at the Hall, because they do not realize that the high price would be reduced if they joined, not as individuals--for one more or less would make little difference...
There are several causes which tend to increase the cost of board. The higher prices of staples which affect even the reduced contract prices which the H. D. A. enjoys is a material factor. The reduced number of men among whom the cost of the improvements is divided also appears in the balance sheet. Furthermore, there is a great variety of meats and desserts which leads to waste even although the help are served with a greater variety than is necessary. Lastly, the average cost of board is increased by men who are willing to obtain at any price...
...officers and members of the crews of the United States battleships Vermont, Missouri, Illinois and New Jersey have been invited to be the guests of the Athletic Association at the football game with Springfield Training School this afternoon. They have also been invited by the Governing Board to inspect the Union today...
...School candidate receiving the greatest number of votes will hold the term for the whole year; the man getting the next number of votes will hold the short term ending at the February elections, at which six new members as well as a president of the Board of Directors will be chosen...
...ability to interpret the rules accurately requires very careful study--but it only emphasizes the need of experienced men to act in these important capacities. In urging this, however, we realize the difficulties which beset the coaches and managers of class and second football teams. They have no central board to assign them officials, and many men who have the experience necessary to officiate are unwilling to assume the responsibility of enforcing the rules with which they have not familiarized themselves...