Word: lighting
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...operation during the spring and summer months of 1917. The estimate is that of the United States Chamber of Commerce, based on Daylight saving being in effect "only for the shortest period that has been suggested and at a time when there is least need for artificial heat and light...
...Storrow adopted the best means of treating the troublesome question? It has been apparent for several weeks that drastic measures were necessary; nevertheless, would it not be possible to remedy the difficulty not by cutting down on the waste of artificial light, but rather by curtailing the waste of the free and abundant sunlight? In the warring nations of Europe the Clock has been turned back for so long that it may never return to its former habits. The experiment was tried by a large percentage of the University in the R. O. T. C. last summer, and its advantages...
Twenty candidates for the wrestling team reported yesterday to Coach Sam Anderson at the Randolph Gymnasium. Only a light workout was held, but commencing today regular practice will take place each afternoon, with the exception of Saturday, from 4 until 6 o'clock. About 20 more men who have signified their intention of wrestling are expected to report today, while all others interested in the sport may still join the squad...
...winter track season opened yesterday afternoon when about 25 candidates reported for the first practice on Soldiers Field. Only light work was given the men, and they were dismissed after a short preliminary practice...
...distance runs. Relay candidates are especially in demand, as informal teams to represent the University will be entered in the B. A. A. meet in Mechanics Building on February 2, and probably in the meets which are contemplated by the Irish-American Athletic Association and the Lawrence Light Guards, as well as the various military teams...