Word: hoodlum
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Since then the spirit of gentlemanliness has ebbed with decided rapidity. This year matters are far worse than ever before. Many of the men do not seem to realize that it is possible to enjoy one's self without behaving like a hoodlum. Regard for the feelings of ladies who appear at the door, and for the feelings of those of their fellows who prefer to eat without covering their ears and without dodging missiles, seems to have no place in their philosophy. One is led to wonder whether the change in admission requirements has resulted in the presence...