Word: lacks
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...turning over the remaining money, which in this case amounted to about $335, to a fund to be known as the "Senior Album Fund." As the Senior Album carries no advertising, this will make a useful basis to start the Album on, which has hitherto suffered by the lack of necessary money to support it at the beginning...
Although the swimming team started the season with championship aspirations, these have completely failed to materialize, and the team has actually been forced to cancel some meets. The team has been crippled by loss of material and by lack of proper facilities. If proper equipment had been provided, the loss of material probably would have been smaller and of less consequence...
...chief points to be considered in the proposed pool as regards health are four: the presence of bacteria in the water, the clearness of the water, the psychological effect of lack of sunlight, and the ventilation...
Concerning bacteria in the water, proper precaution would be assured by the filter and artesian well system, with the use of copper sulphate. The copper sulphate is a small item, as about four pounds in solution in the pool would suffice. The situation of the pool and its lack of sunlight would not affect the presence of bacteria materially...
...regards the clearness of the water, it is found that sunlight does more harm than good. By supporting growth of vegetable matter in water, scientifically formed "algae," sunlight causes water to become discolored. The only possible evil from lack of sunlight would be a slight psychological effect on the swimmers. Considering that the lighting system would be complete, and that swimming meets are held generally at night, this objection is very slight. As regards ventilation, this would be adequately provided for by the fan method. And beside all essential equipment, the pool was to have two very modern appliances...