Word: exerts
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...rates of re-discount. Since January 23, 1920, the rates have been sufficiently high to check further inflation, temporary at least. Although its effect on commodity prices inevitably is manifested more slowly than its effect on the stock market, this increase in re-discount rates apparently has begun to exert some influence on commodity prices. It appears probable that within a few months commodity prices will start downwards toward a level that is more nearly normal. This will mean not only a relief to consumers, but also better labor relations and in the long run a sounder basis for business...
...Tufts players in a loosely played series of sets yesterday afternoon at the Divinity Field courts. The Medford team was outclassed in every way, especially in the singles, though in the two doubles matches they put up a harder fight. Captain G. W. Helm '20, while not compelled to exert himself to win his match with Captain Mullin of Tufts, played a stellar game, combining a fast and effective service with steady all-around play. The feature match of the afternoon was the doubles contest in which C. H. Hyams, 3d, '21, and J. B. Fenno, Jr., '21, defeated Mullin...
...strike": and as the machinery of the adjustment boards begins to function, it is to be expected that an increasing proportion of labor disputed will be settled as most of them are at present, without an open break. But when the break comes, and public opinion begins to exert its pressure, it is of the last importance that an impartial board's report should be at hand by which people may judge the facts...
...duty of University men to exert their influence that this service be maintained on an altruistic and patriotic plane...