Word: lined
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Candidates are encouraged further in their consideration of the Junior divisional examination only as an occasion by the absence of any records of the results. No marks are kept, so that a grade just above the passing line serves the purpose as well as a mark of distinction. Where this is the case, few will take the trouble to learn more than is necessary, and veterans of examinations have a way of knowing how much is necessary...
...effect, the Junior divisional test is a line drawn sharply between the realms of generalization and specialization. To pass the examination is to cross the equator dividing two aspects of study which have here become two separate entities...
Termed dilatory by President Coolidge (see p. 9), the Interstate Commerce Commission last week roused itself, took action, decided that the New York Central R. R. might legally acquire the Cleveland. Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis and the Michigan Central railroads, and subsidiary lines of the two. Merger permission was conditional upon purchase by the New York Central of six short-line roads in the affected area...
Ever over there Joe? Sure, I have. I gave him a line. I say I gave him a line. He thinks I'm a great kidder. I tell right up what I think about things. Sure I do. Like the other day. . . . well, tell that guy he can go to some other table if he doesn't like it. Tell him he can go to some. . . .I was telling my friend you can go to some other table if you don't like this...
...wait a little. Then. . . .Joe. I toldya never mind that guy. Ignore him. What's a dirty look? Don't soil your hands on him. . . .So I let him wait a little that guy'll be going pretty soon now and then I gave him the old line about I couldn't afford it. And that's right. I can't, and keep the bus too. Sure I have. Oh, I sold the Ford to Louie before Christmas. And the old man asks me if I want to live at college next year or get another...