Word: meres
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Democratic victory would be "the road to ruin." At Utica he denounced President Hoover's opponent as a "trimmer." At Worcester, Mass. he insisted that all who vote for Governor Roosevelt are casting "a vote of despair and forlorn hope-the forlorn hope in the magic of a mere change...
...Faculty Room of University Hall, the central nucleus was more limited than it is at present. The number of regular attendants has grown. On a basis of the results observable at present, it may be concluded, interest in the Memorial Church has gone farther than a mere inspection of the brick and mortar, or a glimpse at the towering spire. A great church must arise from the undivided, unsollicited interest and support of a numerous and living congregation. It is in these respects that the Harvard Memorial Church is creating a distinguished history...
...estimate with accuracy the number of meals to be served at any House at any time. Moreover, if men are permitted to eat wherever they wish, with no limitations, the whole unitary purpose of the House Plan, centered especially in the dining room, is nullified; Houses will become mere dormitories, dining halls mere restaurants, sure to be overcrowded on the evenings of special House dinners...
...most striking fact revealed by the straw vote is the strength of the Socialist candidate. Norman Thomas doubtless possesses a personality which appeals to many college men, but the Socialist vote is more than a personal tribute to a popular character. Nor is it to be explained as a mere protest against the politicians in power during the depression. The size of the vote for Hoover shows that the unreflecting protest vote in Harvard is inconsiderable. The conclusion seems unescapable that the large vote for Thomas is the sign of an extraordinary increase of independent thinking among the students...
...call against the Crimson. Bob Chase stellar Bruin quarterback, will be surrounded by the pick of the backfield aspirants, including Captain Bill Gilbane at fullback and probably Gilmartin and Allen in the wing positions. The quantity of good available secondary players will make the starting backfield a mere selection of the men who can carry out Coach McLaughry's assignments to best advantage...