Word: directness
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...National Municipal League announces two prize competitions open to members of the University. The Baldwin Prize of $100 is offered to "undergraduate students registered in any college or university in the United States offering direct instruction in municipal government," for an essay on "Efficient Billboard Regulation." The essays must not exceed 10,000 words, and must be typewritten in duplicate. Both copies must be mailed not later than March 15, 1916, addressed to Clinton Rogers Woodruff, secretary of the National Municipal League, North American Building, Philadelphia, Pa., marked "For the William H. Baldwin Prize. Each paper must be marked with...
...noticeably weak, Captain Mahan's brilliant play and Parson's keen following of the ball gave the University two touchdowns, which proved decisive. In this game there appeared for the first time an embryonic power in the University's attack, ragged but great, for the second score was the direct result of an impressive drive down the field of 82 yards...
...Advisors of the Bureau will be present to see all men who wish assistance or advice on anything concerning their studies. The Board will assign each man to an undergraduate advisor, chosen from a list of men who have achieved some standing in scholarship. These advisors will do no direct tutoring, but will endeavor to show men how to study and take notes in the best way, and by studying with them will attempt to point out the easiest and most efficient methods of work...
...particular field such as transportation, explosives, or finance, would turn out a group of military specialists. These men would prove invaluable to the country in time of war. The proof of this is England's condition today. One of her chief difficulties is a lack of technical experts to direct her fast increasing forces. With such a terrible example before our eyes, we indeed are foolish not to insure ourselves against a similar disaster by immediate action towards preparedness...
...Living Room of the Union was crowded by about 700 members Saturday afternoon who watched each play of the Harvard-Princeton football contest, from the CRIMSON's direct wire from the Palmer Stadium. A blackboard gridiron was set up on the platform so that each play could be shown. At intervals the Union orchestra played football songs and popular music, and the enthusiasm in the Living Room was almost as great as the enthusiasm of the eye witnesses...