Word: corrections
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Your correspondent's story may possibly appeal to a noncritical class of readers which still takes a sarcastic-humorous attitude when the forecaster "misses," but completely overlooks the far greater percent of times when responsible forecasters are correct. However, in fairness to those who are striving to put weather forecasting on more scientific basis, the truth should not be so badly distorted...
...remedy, the new arrangement of prior cooperation between Houses is expected to correct these ills. Dates for the chief dances will be assigned in committee; there will be a general move to musicians of reasonable hire; and ticket rates determined in advance will allow for no last minute competition through reduction or other alteration of prices...
...many places during the Tercentenary containing only the three open books, with Ve-Ri-Tas, on the bright red background was a development of LaRose. According to heraldic rules, the basic color of the flag should not necessarily be Crimson, but any bright red. The official Crimson color is correct for academic gowns, in as much as it is the livery color. This new flag has not been officially adopted by the University as yet, but such action may be considered in the future, according to Mr. Greene...
...ability to bring in ads, but the collection of outstanding bills is an all-important part in the success of any business. At first the candidate may feel he is not doing as well as he ought; however, it takes a few days to get accustomed to the correct methods of approaching prospects. As time goes on, his volume of advertising will gradually increase until he is bringing in enough money to enable him easily to reach the required quota...
...college training as a whole--to suit him better for his later, more practical life. Even in recent times, we have heard the complaint that Harvard's training is too academic to meet the demand for practical men in actual life. The undergraduate of today has attempted to correct this situation through his selective participation in outside activities. This is a tendency that is becoming more and more pronounced. It indicates the undergraduate's feeling that extra-curricular activities should be treated as a means to a chosen end, rather than as an ultimate end in themselves...