Word: earning
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...believes the match will be a "walkaway," has strengthened his squad with hard-working material from last year's Yardling team. Veterans on the Varsity are Harvey Ross '39, shifty lightweight, Dick Lindenfelser '38, Bill Gosline '38, and Harry Kidder '38, who has advanced from the substitute aggregation to earn a place in the 175-pound division...
...feel that they are used for "bait" to gain Catholic readers to your list of subscribers. Why criticize the Church in such a cowardly way? Why not stand upon your own two feet and say: This magazine is definitely opposed to Catholicism? I am sure that you would earn more respect and esteem than that which you now hold. We, 1,000 strong, have formulated a plan of action in which, unless your policy is notably changed, we will persuade the other 2,000 and their families to discontinue reading your publication. This action, al though originating in Los Angeles...
...their special fields live in comparative seclusion. Their function is vital to posterity, but it is often a thankless job so far as they personally are concerned. Any movement which can draw these men out and give them an opportunity to share their knowledge with the public and earn its immediate appreciation, not only renders a service to society, but repays the scholars in part for their labor and lends them added incentive...
...Roosevelt example was a run-down electric plant in Georgia with a few miles of line, a few decrepit boilers worth $50,000. When it was offered for sale fresh bidding raised the price to $200,000. But, according to the President, the new owners had a right to earn a return only...
Planned and produced to earn the plaudits of those who shiver with ecstasy at mere mention of the word "Broadway," "Broadway Melody of 1938," current University offering, may draw the harsher criticism of those who want something more than a hodge-podge even in their musicals...