Word: particularities
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...seems probable that a significant number of Freshmen will sit in on the course, now that the compulsion and monotony have been removed, and, what should prove at least revolutionary, a number of upperclassmen will attend particular lectures upon subjects which interest them. Dr. Bock must once again be congratulated upon the sensible way in which he has tackled a problem of Harvard hygiene and upon his sympathetic and liberal attitude toward the student body...
...Drugs are an established scientific medical aid. Still, their application is general. They affect some organs and tissues adversely as they benefit other organs or tissues. In electrical therapy we can concentrate on the particular without affecting other parts of the patient. With it we can increase or decrease blood circulation, gland secretion, nerve tension, muscle tension, metabolic change...
...love of politicians for the flag, the home, motherhood and other sanctified institutions has been a favorite theme of U. S. satirists since Lowell wrote The Biglow Papers. That this particular vein of fun has run thin became apparent last week with the publication of a ponderously humorous volume, patterned on Machiavelli's The Prince, purporting to bring to aspiring officeseekers the same quality of sagacious instruction, supported by instances drawn from practical politics, that the cynical Italian gave to the despots of his day. A tedious book, overlong, repetitious, The Politician contains a few hilarious examples of Fourth...
...Building has been rearranged to provide more examining rooms, a waiting room, facilities for the dental and eye clinics, and a well equipped clinical laboratory. A central desk has been provided on the second floor in order to enable an information clerk to facilitate distribution of men to the particular service desired...
This new scheme naturally has a few problems, one of which is of particular interest to the "Crimson". Since the badges of our solicitors as well a those of the Lampoon and Advocate are given out under different terms, a publication badge does not entitle the holder to sell any other contract, it would help the fairness of the new regime if the violation were reported immediately...