Word: presse
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Cobden-Sanderson, of the Doves Press, London, delivered the first of his lectures on books last evening. He outlined the preparation of a wellfinished book at the present day, and gave a detailed exhibition of the work of printer, "forwarder," and "finisher." Among other things, the lecturer explained the use of the sewing-frame, the method of covering the quires when bound, and, finally, the process of decoration by means of metallic stamps applied by hand...
...Emerson '66; "The Life and Times of Stephen Higginson," by T. W. Higginson '41; "A History of the Inquisition of Spain," by H. C. Lea h. '90; "Wayeeses," by W. J. Long '92; "Lateral Curvature of the Spine and Round Shoulders," by R. W. Lovett '81; "Writing for the Press," by R. Luce '82; "The Optimistic Life," by O. S. Marden '82; "The Unveiled East," by F. A. McKenzie m. '83; "A Journey in the Back Country in 1853," by F. L. Olmsted...
...Yale game, which attempts to apologize publicly for a sure defeat, on the grounds of an inferior coaching system, is assuming an unsportsmanlike attitude unworthy of any Harvard graduate, however little he may represent graduate opinion. A more inopportune attack could not have been made by the outside press. Undergraduates are ready to support their team in the face of an unfavorable outlook, and it hardly behooves a graduate paper to attempt to dampen their ardor by throwing cold water at the last moment. Ordinarily we should not call attention to such an article, but since this has come before...
...Referring to the rumors current in the American press concerning the attitude of this government toward the present exchange professor, I deem it proper to express our complete satisfaction with the choice made on your side and our high appreciation of Professor Schofield's efficiency. "KULTUSMINISTER HOLLE...
...English shell are only 16 1-4 inches out-board, as compared with 20 inches on last year's boat. The use of thole-pins instead of swivel-rowlocks is supposed to give a firmer catch at the beginning of the stroke, afford the men a support to press against on the swing forward, and provide a means of telling when the members of the crew shoot their hands away in unison. The bottom of the boat is broader and flatter than the ordinary American shell...