Word: maine
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...soliciting of advertisements and a small amount of clerical work compose the main work of the competition. Candidates are all the time in actual contact with business interests in Boston, New York and other cities, and are in positions to gain a business experience which will ever prove of value. Men reporting for this competition should see the business manager in the CRIMSON Building, 14 Plympton street, not later than noon today and at the very latest by Friday...
...Instruction in all that pertains to main and secondary batteries, including the service and operation of the guns; methods of controlling fire, spotting, plotting and communication system...
This class will also include instruction in ship's organization, based on the battle bill, and general instructions in the construction of men-of-war, including methods of protection both by armor and water-tight subdivisions, drainage, ventilating and fire main systems, and the numbering of compartments...
...Engineering: this class will include only those who apply especially for such a course. The course will cover generally: (1) the organization and administration of the engineer's force aboard ship; (2) general description marine main engines, their operation and maintenance; (3) boilers and fireroom fittings--operation, care and preservation, etc., including main and auxiliary feed systems; (4) auxiliaries--disposition operation and upkeep; (5) water-tight subdivisions, drainage system, etc.; (6) evaporators and distilling plant; (7) electric lighting and power plant...
...college team, and although he is not yet quite thoroughly used to the end position, he gives promise of developing into a fast, aggressive man to hold up the end of the offence. On the other wing, Rice is the most accurate shot on the team. His main fault is a lack of speed, but his good work with the stick more than makes up for this. He played the wing position last year and has improved a lot this season until he has become one of the most dependable men on the squad...