Word: half
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...casting was done by workmen sent from the Trocadero Museum in Paris, under the direction of Lerecule, a man of 82 years of age who has been in the work for over half a century...
...Chinese of the city of Canton. These books have been rotting because of the ravages of white ants, and those of worms. Some of the leaves are filled with the tiny holes made by the destroyers. The one of the books in the worst condition has about half of its cover eaten away, while the remainder is perforated with the holes left by the little beasts. The pages and sheets of the volume are in equally bad condition, being almost half destroyed in some cases. One of the interesting insertions in the consignment book is labeled: "Invoice of champagne elder...
...backfield situation, although not as unsettled as earlier in the week, was still undecided. Wood and Mays were both absent because of an afternoon examination and Gilligan filled in at left half again with Putnam, Devens and Harper completing the quartet. If Wood and Mays had been there it would be interesting to note what the result would have been. It is highly improbable, however, that Gilligan will start against the Alligators. Either Putnam or Mays will replace him. Wood will call signals if the former is chose, but Putnam, will direct the team in the event...
...show any marked improvement. Putnam has exhibited a fine brand of running this season but it does not seem likely that his shift will be permanent. He also took his old job of directing the team for a while yesterday and Mays, fleet Sophomore flash stepped in at half...
...course to distribute their work over a diverse selection of required books, everyone is to be allowed to select a pertinent subject in a field of wide range and cover it in the manner which he may see fit. In addition, it will not be necessary to spend half of the reading period preparing a written report to assure the instructor that the work has been done. If this plan is carried out as it has been set forth, a few more of the bonds of preparatory school methods will take another step towards a well deserved past...