Word: respected
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...pole if he so desires. But for even the minimum amount of dignity to attach itself to such a feat, the would-be Stygirite must produce a cogent reason for his conduct. The motive of the Syrian saint who lived atop a pillar was one which has commanded the respect of posterity; the reason for the lofty position of his imitator who is fasting atop a New-ark flagpole is also perfectly credible to those who read of his exploit. Saint Simeon was actuated by religious aspirations; the present marvel of Newark is in pursuit of a vaudeville contract...
...have heard wonder expressed," says the writer, "that the Herald-Crimson does not contain more items of college news, but it is fair to say that the 'Fact and Rumor' column is somewhat deficient in that respect. But who is to blame for this state of things...
That Coach Mitchell has considerable respect for the prowess of the southerners with the bat is shown in his announcement that Barbee, Harvard's first string twirler who has lost but one game in ten starts, will be on the mound for the University team this afternoon. Barbee went through fourteen long albeit successful innings against Holy Cross Saturday and would, therefore, not ordinarily be expected to hurl today...
...breaking off of relations is serious business. You cannot treat the situation as though everything would go on exactly as before. Twenty-four powers have recognized Russia following our lead. We shall be completely isolated in this respect in a Europe which is full of trouble...
...college boy or adult citizen lacking respect for women or confidence in their power, judgment and goodness, pays a poor compliment to his own mother...