Word: proof
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...avoid militarism, by making West Point exclusively a school for reserve officers who desire, to continue their military career after having won commission in the various R. O. T C.'s. Mr. Holbrook is probably too sanguine; no education has yet been discovered which will render weak human nature proof against the possession of power. It is, moreover, impossible to "leave out of consideration the question of the enlisted men." But the discussion of this and kindred topics is indispensable; and it is be hoped that college men will give their best thought to them...
...simple truth is that it is not a representative Harvard paper." Representative of what, we ask.--And as an example of this "unrepresentative short-coming," the editors of the Magazine quote carelessness in cutting and proof-reading as though they believed that accuracy typified Harvard undergraduates. The CRIMSON has not previously been informed that it was so unrepresentative that the College is about to repudiate it and foster a new daily, which fact the Harvard Magazine has taken upon itself to declare, representing as it does the best of undergraduate thought and desires...
...further proof of the presence of spring were needed, the horticultural activities in the Yard furnish it. The superannuated gentry who appear from nowhere each spring and with withered hands minister to sadly bedraggled borders, are with us once again. Not content with knocking off our hats as we pass, by the vigorous sweeps of their rake handles or with flinging grass seed inadvertently upon our newest outing garments, these ancient toilers have this year, conceived the notion of erecting formidable wire entanglements about arbitrary to man's lands, and thus sheltered they enjoy ham sandwich "spreads" during the noon...
...surrendered German and Austrian fleets is one of the first practical questions to be decided by the Allies. To destroy them will be the same as admitting the impossibility of adjusting international affairs amicably. To distribute them according to the will of an international committee will give a proof to the world that a new friendly spirit exists between nations...
...flashy phrases such as "clapped into a limousine" and "by dint of theatre parties and champagne", is amusing enough and well fit for the latest parody on the Harvard Magazine, even when we do not consider that the author meant it to be serious. It gives very good proof that the unintentional humor is the best...