Word: seriousness
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...methods (i.e. polite but firm extortion) to the new enterprise. Even big, established milk companies feared his power. The result was that, when Larry Fay last week received his 57th summons in 14 years, whereas his previous offenses had been minor, this time the charge against him was more serious: conspiracy in restraint of trade. The New York Chain Milk Association was the name of Larry Fay's milk game. He was president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. His big-muscled "adjusters" persuaded loose milk dealers to join his association by methods not always gentle. As in rural farm...
...banish the split infinitive from the speech of Harvard men is perhaps an object worthy of the serious attention of the faculty, but the process is unduly painful. To sit at the feet of wisdom and imbibe a true love of the English language necessitates inspiring instructors, and in English A1, the inspiring quality of the instructor is more than likely to be determined by the whims of the fickle Goddess of Fate. Given a poor instructor, any natural inclinations towards the study of English are likely to be smothered under the soporific influence of the teachings of the mediocre...
...Harvard trainer was not in good health while going over to Amsterdam with the American Olympic team in 1928, and after he landed his condition became serious. Forced by his illness, a heart affection, to retire from his duties with the Olympic team in Europe, he started back to this country, accompanied by Coach Farrell...
...club looks forward to the continuation of its record of no injuries and no serious accidents, which has been maintained for three years...
...together two backfields of equal power. Harvard's offensive can be maintained at high speed with Wood, Devens, Mays and Potter ready to relieve the starting ball carriers. Wood was outstanding in his role of cool and capable passer, heady signal caller, and unerring dropkicker. Devens and Mays were serious running threats to the Army while Potter's interfering and defensive work were sound. White, who substituted for the injured Harper, proved to be a valuable player...