Word: canvasers
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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"Every ravine, every grove of trees, every secluded spot was packed to the limit with guns and shells, covered with canvas painted in the queer brown, green and black futurist style to avoid detection. Even white horses had to succumb to the brush of this futurist artist. Aeroplane hangars went...
"Tufts naturally is pointing for the Harvard game and secret practice has been in progress all week. Heavy canvas screens hide the gridiron from view and a vigilance committee sees to it that no outsiders make their way into the field.
The following rules apply to spreads in the Yard and must be followed: chairmen of spreads must furnish Yard tickets for caterers; spreads will be charged for canvas fencing at the rate of 10 cents a foot; policemen for the spread entrances will be furnished, if desired, by the committee...
1. Hereafter, except in inclement weather, men will appear in the prescribed uniform, which consists of khaki breeches, olive drab shirt, canvas puttees (laced in front), high top shoes, and the campaign hat with crimson and white hat cord.
1. Hereafter, except in inclement weather, men will appear in the prescribed uniform, which consists of khaki breeches, olive drab shirt, canvas puttees (laced in front), and the campaign hat with crimson and white hat cord.