Word: paced
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...half-century of unprecedented expansion and growth in wealth, we have reached a material prosperity unequalled in history. We may be thankful at such a time as this that American development has kept pace with the increase in our national needs. The Civil War strained northern finances almost to a breaking-point. It is the source of our strength that the far greater demands of the present can be met by the America of today. Billions are tremendous drains on any nation and involve the necessity of every economy and saving. But billions we have in America, every cent...
...first University and Freshman crews in their final practice on the Charles yesterday rowed upstream against one of the strongest winds of the season. A fast stroke was kept for the greater part of the way, but no attempt was made to force the pace...
...oversubscription to the present loan will be the best way to show that we are backing England to the limit and that, fresh and powerful, we will keep the pace that she, the veteran...
...humanly possible to the support of the Government. Hopeless as such theoretical perfection may be, there can nevertheless be no doubt that universities are falling short of what may reasonably be expected of them. With the end of those initial out-pourings of men, they have failed to keep pace with the increased energies of the remainder of the nation's life...
...been able to take this season, for until yesterday there was a barrier of ice not far below the Cottage Farm Bridge. The first University and first Freshman boats, both going downstream and on the return trip, rowed neck and neck, but were not allowed to hit up the pace for a real brush. Coach Haines permitted a low stroke only, laying special emphasis on getting a powerful drive without raising the stroke...