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...that a section of the animal's skull, fifteen feet long, seven feet wide, and weighing three tons has actually been towed ashore by the finder, Mr. Garretson, the question has passed from the realms of tradition into that of comparative anatomy. Not long now, before science will have superceded the illusory myth with evident fact; and thus another of those fascinating Mysteries of the Sea sinks into the oblivion of the Known...
Specimens of field artillery material have been on exhibition on the grass plot south of University Hall since August 1, and will remain there indefinitely. The present exhibit includes a battery commanders' periscope, and telescope, a range finder, aiming circle, ordnance compass, Browning machine gun and automatic rifle, projectiles of various sizes, and a British 75 mm. field piece. The exhibition is being changed constantly so as to include other types of material...
...addition to a Browning machine gun; sectionalized projectiles and fuses for the 75 mm., 3 inch, and 155 mm. gun; McClellan saddle and saddle bags; and a cavvesson. The fire control apparatus consists of a battery commander's telescope, battery commander's periscope, aiming circle, one meter base range finder, field telescope; and portable switch boards, and plotting boards. Captain Dick will be very glad to explain the use of these instruments to any member of the University who is interested...
...articles at least this merit--;that they should speak with definiteness and conviction. But it has remained for the undergraduates of the University of North Carolina to lead the way with most significance. There has lately come from this institution a copy of a new periodical called "The Range Finder." It is given over entirely to articles on the war, both as to the world events themselves and as to the influence which they have been exerting on life at the University of North Carolina. It is written with a verve that betokens real interest. Its 14 pages remain somewhat...
Such lack of system necessarily results in confusion. The man who has lost a note-book, which he desires to regain as soon as possible, does not know where to apply. The finder, since he knows of no way to reach the loser, is encouraged to pocket the object, if he can use it, or leave it to be picked up by the attendant...