Word: puts
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...plant. Promoters and organizers of combinations, however, prefer to capitalize on a basis of earning-power, the profits, in most cases, being concealed from the public. In order to pay dividends on a capitalization of from two to six times the cost of the plant, prices are some times put considerably above competitive rates, and if the organization has acquired a virtual monopoly, it is often enabled to hold these rates for a considerable period...
...simple reason that each of them has something to say. The first one, on the proposed University chorus, expresses itself freely, and in a way which will appeal to a great many readers. The second, concerning the Yard Fence, suffers a little from the fact that the point is put in the least important place. The third presents an idea for a "Political Union," which, during the present state of affairs, should certainly receive more than passing attention...
...Glidden, Jr., '03, 5 in., first, and F.C. Ware '01, 5 in., second, in the handicap running high jump, Glidden winning in the jump-off after each had made an actual jump of 5 ft. 6 5-8 in.; H.F. Cochems 3L., 2ft. 3in., first in the shot put with an actual put of 42 ft. 7 1-2in.; E.H. Smith '00, 12 in., third in the three standing jumps...
...then the work has continued regularly, at first, indoors, and later on the road. The distance men are now taking brisk walks of several miles and ending with a run of varying length, while the candidates for the sprints, hurdles and jumps are playing handball. Mr. Lathrop expects to put the men on the Holmes Field track today and will call out the entire squad of some three hundred candidates. The team has gone out as early as March 15 only once in the last five years...
During the coming summer Hilton Block will be completely remodelled and renovated. The building has recently changed hands, and the new owners intend to make it over in such a way as to put it on a level with the more modern dormitories. The building which is now cut up into several parts will be united on each floor by a wide hall, to which a broad staircase will lead from an imposing entrance on Massachusetts avenue. The suites and interior will also be greatly improved: the rooms will be expensively furnished, electric lights and steam heating will be put...