Word: gainful
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...rather novel idea contained in the plans is that which proposes the closing of certain streets which bisect college grounds. In this manner it would be possible for the University to gain a good deal of much needed territory, and at the same time, a good part of the perpetual traffic which now tears around and through the University grounds would be eliminated. This arrangement would close Quincy Street. Divinity Avenue, Frisbie Place, and Oxford, Jarvis, and Everett Streets...
...Democrats regained Tennessee from the Republicans, but lost Kentucky in exchange?net loss of one electoral vote for the Democrats; one vote gain for the Republicans...
...three vacant seats were occupied by Republicans, Senators Frank B. Brandegee, LeBaron B. Colt, Henry Cabot Lodge. It may be assumed that Mr. X. will be a Republican, and also Mr. Y. Hence the Republicans have gained five and lost one seat-a net gain of four...
Pastor Shaw was wary. He felt certain the Press was trying to exploit a preacher for gain and would start a circulation drive so soon as he accepted the '"challenge." So one forenoon he telephoned the Press, saying he would accept the invitation and was going over to assume his office directly. The Press regretted that Pastor Shaw had not notified it a little earlier. Some editions were already at press. Pastor Shaw would have to wait...
...passes remain among the unforgetable incidents of the battle. The first followed shortly after Pond's dash from behind the goal. When a fast pass sailed several feet over the heads of the Princeton team, Bench of Yale leaped into the air and snatched it for a 15 yard gain...