Word: maine
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...request has been made for some figures relative to the proposed daylight-saving plan. I submit a rough calculation of the fuel which would be saved by extinguishing lights one hour earlier each night. This would be the main item in the direct saving, for the same amount of heat would be required, whatever the hours of beginning and ending work, if the length of the day is to be the same. This calculation does not pretend to be exact. From the nature of the case it cannot be, but it will serve as a basis...
...main weakness of the informals was the old fault of not holding their positions, and, in addition, the shooting was rather ragged and inaccurate. A point of offensive strength was the ability of the forwards to form a line quickly and to pass at the right moment. Also, the linemen checked back very effectively. As a result, the opposing line only got started down the ice twice...
...convention next week will include two luncheons and symposiums in the Columbia Commons. There will also be expositions of Jewish drama and art, as well as a concert of Jewish music by distinguished artists. On Sunday, at 7 o'clock, the main function of the occasion, the Convention Dinner, will be held, at which the most prominent members of the Society will speak...
...between two hastily organized teams. It lasted about half an hour and during that time many substitutions were made, and every man had a chance to participate. The play was fast for the second day of practice, although the individual work of some of the candidates was crude. Two main points of criticism were the tendency of the forwards to be drawn out of position and the inaccurate shooting...
They have given their students generously and they shall continue to do this in the future. The main consideration must be how the colleges can best serve the nation. Some such scheme of organization as Professor Johnston proposes sounds like efficient service. The lowering of the draft age is still a thing of the future, but we may well plan our course of action...