Word: movement
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...plan of Freshman dormitories is but an application of the Senior plan three years in advance. It is a recognition of the unqualified success of this Senior dormitory movement and an effort to secure the benefits to be derived from its earlier application in a more intensive form...
...important feature is the operation of the swell shutters by a form of electro-pneumatic engine perfected by Mr. Ernest M. Skinner, the builder. It affords an extraordinary command of the swell shades, giving no trace of sudden or erratic movement when the folds are opened. This swell engine is regarded by its inventor as the greatest single advance in the mechanism of the modern organ...
...leader of the political reform movement in Oregon, delivered an address on "Direct Legislation" before a large gathering in Emerson D yesterday afternoon...
...leaders of the movement hope in the future to enroll many college men in their cause, and to spread the propaganda throughout the country. If the manifest advantages of the system can only be brought before the people it will most certainly be insured of success...
...pioneer of direct legislation in this country, for he not only originated and carried through the measures now in force in Oregon, but has also been active in direct legislation campaigns in other states. He is considered one of the foremost leaders of the whole movement for government reform in this country...