Word: numberous
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...apparently simple arithmetical problem of computing the proper assignment of a specified number of representatives to the forty-eight states in proportion to their populations was an unsolved problem in Congress for over a hundred years. Up to 1921, no scientific tests of a good apportionment were known; a variety of empirical methods were tried and later discarded, and the decennial debates in the House were often bitter. On one occasion, after a long speech by Daniel Webster, the Senate reversed the action of the House on purely mathematical grounds. If the House is to be kept at its present...
There are now 57 men in the infirmary, 47 of whom have anything from coughs and colds to low-grade pneumonia. The infirmary will have accommodations for about 100 beds after arrangements for expansion which are now being made, have been completed. If the number runs over this among, about 35 more can be accommodated at the overflow infirmary on Quincy Street, Cambridge. Any more cases than these will have to be put elsewhere, in which case the Governing Board of the University would probably meet, and the possibility of closing the school might arise...
Squash is by far the most popular sport, almost twice as many men going out for it as track, which stands next in popularity. Squash has held its place as the most popular Freshman sport for a number of years and is calling out more men every season. Trackmen this year number 106, as compared to only 70, the number which turned out last year...
Crew and basketball number 99 men each, tying for third place. The only sport which presents a noticeable decrease in popularity from last year is crew, while basketball has almost 30 percent more men this year than last. Men taking special corrective exercise number 94, a decided decrease from last year...
...completely outclassed all its opponents so far. Harvard's scoring combination of Upton and Rex is expected to show up well tonight as result of the drilling which Coach Wachter has been giving them since the Christmas recess. Since the Worcester game, the team has been working on a number of new plays, which have improved their form considerably...