Word: dampness
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...stall floors will be constructed with cerosoted wood blocks. These have several advantages; the partial freeing of the stable of flies, gnats and other insects which annoy the horses, as well as the prevention of lameness in the horses, which is so often caused by standing or lying on damp concrete...
...Union left vacant by the removal of tthe CRIMSON to its new quarters. Owing to the fact that arguments were put forth which maintained that a swimming pool in that location would be injurious to the building as well as to people who lived continually in the resulting damp atmosphere and that no sunlight could get in, the CRIMSON obtained drawings and plans doing away with the ill effects. The new arrangement, as endorsed by the Corporation, plans to place the pool in the part of the building now occupied by the H. A. A. Thus the pool would...
...Century"--points out the futility of trying to arrive at general conclusions about Harvard, unless one knows Harvard life thoroughly. In "The Treasure of Carvaernon" (the name in the story itself is spelled Carvaeron), Mr. Walcott gives us a good old-fashioned "Gothic" tale, with secret door, mysterious staircase, damp, dark passage, etc., etc., even to the coincidence which brings the final disaster just at the right moment to catch the characters in the story. Mr. Jackson's "Point of View" is a short, vivid, and fairly amusing sketch of Western life. "Paraffine Percy," by Mr. Douglas...
...hand and within a few days the award will be made. As soon as the contract is let the contractor is expected to begin the work. This will include the demolition of the present Gore Hall, the excavation, concrete foundations, stone and brick work, cut stone, fire and damp-proofing, cement, mortar and concrete and structural metal and miscellaneous iron-work, lumber and carpenter work, plaster, painting and glazing, rough hardware, marble and tile work, cement floors and pavements, plumbing, heating and ventilating...
Yesterday's damp weather did not seriously delay the interclass tennis tournament. The Freshmen defeated the Sophomores, winning the necessary five points in six matches played. The issue between the Seniors and Juniors is still in doubt, the score standing four to one in favor of the latter...