Word: gain
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Hunt, who assuredly understands how to tell his story. It is an account, well put together and well wrought out, of the efforts of the Wabash to gain entrance into the Pennsylvania's stronghold at Pittsburgh. It is effective and vigorous from beginning...
...showed that the contention of Leopold that the exactions of tribute on the natives is for public improvements, is absurd. His sole aim is to drive the natives to their limit in gathering India rubber for his consumption, and the instances of cruelty on the part of soldiers to gain this end are barbarous beyond belief. Not only are their bodies mutilated, but they are frequently killed and eaten by the native soldiers in the employ of Leopold. The natives are not lazy, but on the contrary, most industrious when not tyrranized by native troops, and eagerly avail themselves...
...every effort of which they are capable. Serious training, of course, will not be expected until the team moves to Soldiers Field, but consistent daily exercise is imperative and is the duty of every man who has the success of the team at heart, and who wishes Harvard to gain permanent possession of the dual cup. LAURENCE P. DODGE...
...interclass race proved more exciting than the other Harvard races. Francis, Howes, and Blanchard started the race for the Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores, respectively. Howes took the lead at once and held it till the end of the relay, when Blanchard sprinted and enabled Hoyt to gain the first corner for the Sophomores ahead of Whitcher. Whitcher, however, sprinted on the last, lap and regained the lead for 1909. Davis for the Seniors finished some distance behind. Dana ran strongly for the Juniors and maintained his lead over Keays '10 and Macdonald '08. The last relay started with Rand slightly...
...effort was expended this year in detecting speculation, and if it is not to be wasted, the results must be made known. The moral effect of merely depriving a man of his privileges is no longer sufficient. The only way in which those who contemplate using privileges for personal gain can be brought to their senses is by publicly disgracing those already caught...