Word: roughnesses
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...first Freshman crew defeated the second and third crews yesterday afternoon in the first race held by the 1926 boats over the Henley distance. In spite of the strong wind and rough water, which caused some trouble at the start of the race, the first crew gained an early lead of about half a length over the other two, which were rowing on even terms. This lead was increased to a length and a half at the one-mile mark, but could not all be held. The second crew sprinted, drawing ahead of the third, and coming within half...
...emphasizes the convenience of traveling with only one suitcase, and exclaims, "What a comfort it is to have no luggage!" As a matter of fact, only good manners prevent one from telling such a man that his explanation is a waste of time. To expect a rough travelling coat to appear to be, at the same time, entirely suitable for evening wear is an impractical illusion. Therefore, the man who has not the proper equipment with him when travelling, must choose between missing an adventure or going with clothes unsuited to the occasion. To go abroad for even a short...
...Army tests of mental capacity were undoubtedly imperfect", Professor Langfeld said, "but they did serve as a rough measure of intelligence, and as such were very useful in eliminating the mentally unfit. These tests probably did injustice to many individuals, but did separate men into groups which served the purpose for which the tests were devised. It was found that nine out of ten men receiving an A or B in the examinations obtained commissions, while the chances of a C minus or D man obtaining a commission were extremely slight...
...will arrive in Cambridge late this afternoon after their six weeks of travel abroad unless some unforeseen accident delays their steamer. The "Ambania", on which President and Mrs. Lowell are passengers, docked at Halifax at 9.30 o'clock yesterday morning, over 24 hours late as the result of a rough passage. President and Mrs. Lowell remained on board...
President Harding thinks enough of the proposal to have it referred to the Prohibition Bureau, where it may have effect despite rough-and-ready opposition...