Word: height
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...well acquainted with the twin chimneys of the Elevated Power Plant which rise in grandeur, as it were, from the very heart of the Freshman dormitories, and dominate the entire surroundings by their size and height. They serve a utilitarian purpose to be sure but hardly an artistic one. And yet they must needs remain although it is obvious that they detract rather than add to the scenery...
...conception of the character of Mme. Morelli was admirable, but its rendition by Helen Ware was supreme. It is the height of acting when a personality crosses the footlights. Miss Ware not only achieved this, but achieved it with a grace and poise which have seldom been equalled. Who would not be a "Pagan...
...occupation, team play becomes a matter of life and death. As one prisoner, convicted because he wouldn't tell on a pal, told Mr. Osborne, "the ethics of my profession forbid squealing on a pal." On the other hand graduates from our higher schools of education, which represent the height of our social trend, leave their sources of learning with keen intelligence and high moral purpose, yet ready to cut their neighbor's throat for a business advantage...
...Caminetti, in aiming at the very source of the immigration question, is taking a right stop. With emigration from Europe at its height, we cannot hope to cope with the problem alone. Cooperation is the only remedy. Congress, in drafting the proposed immigration bill at its next session, will give to Mr. Caminetti's recommendation the fullest possible consideration...
...with 5 feet 1 inch. P. D. Gerould of Standish and A. E. Saunders of Gore tied for second with 5 feet. Norris of Gore, P. D. Gerould of Standish and J. C. Goodwin of Gore were the winners in the pole vault. Norris won the event with a height of 7 feet 10 inches