Word: factors
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Dean Hanford makes no mention of one factor in the situation, the excellent co-operation of the library authorities in dealing with the new problem, and of the professors themselves, in assigning reading lists in most cases of such length as could actually be read. For the eventual outcome, the machinery of University Hall must be consulted, and the mailing cards as they come straggling in. Possibly the most salient fact which has been brought home to the undergraduate has been an old adage about procrastination; and the next reading period will find work begun earlier and done more regularly...
...Governor Dan Moody of Texas was the timely and deciding, if not a really serious, factor. He arrived late, after other bidders had tried to outdo Mr. Jones. Balloting was just about to start when in he burst?34 years old, red haired, grinning unofficially. Mr. Jones brought the committeemen to their feet with a superb gesture and Governor Dan Moody cried, "It is not only the people of Houston who invite you but also the people of Texas...
...where mistrust of the plan was preconceived. The game is simplified. Extraneous machinery is eliminatel. It is less expensive. Initiative and self reliance are encouraged. Secret practice periods are minimized and continued student interest is stimulated. Non-scouting forces a team to concentrate on fundamentals. It was a decided factor in the success of the Yale team this year. This is our experience with the plan...
...future harmony. ... In the bad old days in industry, before the round-the-table idea had taken root, operatives knew nothing and cared less about the difficulties of management. ... It is not too much to say that the increasing cooperation of our operatives has been a most important factor in steering this organization into smoother financial waters...
...comparable to good racing motors of the normal type. Experts read the news with deepest interest, hoping that widespread tests will confirm Mr. Sperry's belief that the new power plant meets every air requirement ; that by elimination of the fire hazard it will add an enormous safety factor to flying; particularly for commercial and passenger planes...