Word: commoner
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...that game, he considered, is the most violent of college sports. To the question, "What injuries did you suffer while playing football?" 40 of the 85 replies stated that they had received none. The other 45 answered that sprained ankles, broken noses and sprained knees were their common afflictions. All but six stated they had completely recovered from their injuries. None was reported seriously incapacitated from their participation in the game. The valuation placed on the personal benefits received from the game varied greatly although increased physical development headed the list. Among the other benefits derived were: self-control, rapid...
...aspect of the matter which would bear discussion, is the relation of compulsory service to President Wilson's recent speech, and the policies suggested therein. Anyone who is in any way in sympathy with his proposals and sees in a league of nations, or at least a common understanding among nations, a possible solution of the difficulties of the future, (something worth trying, even though its success cannot be mathematically demonstrated),--any such person should consider the adoption of universal military service in its light. President Wilson proposes essentially that the United States be ready to join with the other...
Coolidge maintained that the opinions of the colleges had not been fairly represented by the so-called "pacifist delegates," and that the vote taken at the University in favor of universal training was the result of "individual feeling and common sense." "The way to end war," he said, "is not for the wealthiest and worst organized country in the world to lay itself open to attack." Coolidge also stated that he considered it far more advisable to provide for a training term of two months in four years instead of six months in one year. In that case the stores...
...Harvard Mathematical Club. "Determinants of Many Dimensions." Mr. L. H. Rice. Conant Common Room...
...Harvard Mathematical Club. "Determinants of Many Dimensions." Mr. L. H. Rice. Conant Common Room...