Word: papered
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Democracy. A power greater in many ways than the Pope's was left in Brother Bramwell's hands. He could elevate or demote officers at will. He was sole trustee of all Army properties in England and Australia. By scribbling a name on a slip of paper he could nominate his successor...
...most recent account of the mathematical theory of this problem is in the Transactions of the American Mathematical Society for January, 1928: a non-technical paper on the subject formed part of the program of Section K of the American Association for the Advancement of Science at its New York meeting on December...
...before thousands of spectators sensational blunders which were immediately broadcast country-wide by radio and press. Now, according to Mr. "Possum" Pixlee's plan, on doning their street clothes, with the harrowing details still all too fresh in their minds, they would have to sit down and record on paper the story of their misfortunes for their own future edification...
...ways of Oxford, and, on the whole, fit well into the life of the University. Naturally the differences in native ability, temperament, and training make for differences in accomplishment. Some Rhodes Scholars have had a very successful. Oxford career, although their accomplishments would not look like much on paper. They have done well in their Schools, they have taken an active though unobtrusive part in the life of their College. Such a man may well contribute as much to his English friends in human values as the most brilliant First or the flashiest Blue...
...Rhodes Scholars have accomplished much that can be reckoned on paper. Last year, for example, nine Rhodes Scholars received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy; seven were awarded a B. Litt; five a B.Sc.; 4 a B. C. L., all of a high class. There were five Firsts among the B. A.'s, and twenty-seven Seconds. A number of University distinctions were won by the Rhodes Scholars of last year. Thirty-two represented Oxford in various sports against Cambridge. In other University and College activities, the Rhodes Scholars have taken and are taking a prominent part. For example...