Word: developed
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...specific phase of modern business, the older institutions of learning must eliminate what seems needless. So Cambridge has broken a time-honored standard to accommodate the needs of today. Nothing could show more strikingly the present demand for men of practical liberal education, and the duty of universities to develop them...
...criticism. Through the checking of industry, the Government runs the risk of losing the workman's hearty support. Not only internal, but also external discontent may be easily aroused. The United States considers itself valuable to the Allies, because of its resources, yet these are worthless if we cannot develop them for our allies. By confusing railroads with coal and then taking a vacation to straighten them out, we are showing ourselves more a hindrance than a help...
...realize the value of this indoor training. It is the best possible preparation for prospective members of both Freshman and informal crews, not only as conditioning exercise, but also in learning the fundamental principles of the rowing stroke as used here, and in the correction of faults. The men develop their rowing muscles slowly and naturally, thus allowing hard workouts on the river at an earlier date than if they have not had this training...
Target practice, too, combines sport with experience, although the latter is its best feature. Sub-calibre rifles and short ranges cannot make anyone an expert, but they develop a true eye, a steady hand and a reliable trigger-squeeze. Shooting Boches requires more skill than can be acquired on Soldiers Field, yet beginners may learn the rudiments, and experienced marksmen may improve their aim. The student who practises with rifle or bayonet furthers his own military prospects, and, at the same time, obtains exercise and recreation...
...more men join the squad from the upper classes, an informal team will be formed to meet organizations around Boston. A regular Freshman wrestling team will also be organized, and with the promising material that has already reported, Coach Anderson expects to develop a strong team...