Word: shopping
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Approximately 25 years of record history are covered by the disks which students have turned in at one shop. Here a close inspection of hundreds of records reveals that the oldest disk is numbered 8565; the latest Victor release is numbered 22149. One old record bears the title. "That Baboon Baby Dance." The assumption is that it was released about the time that the evolutionary theory was becoming well known. Another disk reveals the fact that at one time in the past the Turkey Trot was all the rage, if one is to trust the number of them recorded...
...inspiration to young boys has long been the story of David Schulte, clerk in a small tobacco shop near Brooklyn Bridge, who rose to be head of the second largest U. S. chain of cigar stores, then entered into real estate and merchandising deals that involved millions. Many a feature article has described quick-speaking, efficient, firm-jawed Mr. Schulte who took no vacation for 24 years and said his only hobbies were "business and family." Although of late Mr. Schulte has taken many vacations to Palm Beach, and learned to play games, his name has remained a symbol...
...President Angell believes that this building will be ready for use before the next academic year, despite a considerable delay caused by the refusal of a cobbler, Giacomo Como, to vacate a small shack until his lease had expired. An agreement was reached by which he will house his shop in another place, rent free...
...unfortunately Dr. Davison's performance has been uncompromising in its idealism. Thus far, he has failed to educate the general public up to the level of his chorus. He has proved that the term "college glee club" does not necessarily imply the group of barber shop choristers of a decade ago; but, he has proved these things only to a small group of more or less sophisticated music lovers, whose appreciation already educated to the level of classic music is reached to the height of satisfaction...
...Fall Tennis Tournament should be played off today. Because of the unusual number of entries this year the Divinity and Jarvis courts will be reserved for this purpose. Entrants in B division are asked to make arrangements with their partners for their matches at the Tennis and Squash Shop during the morning; thus all players having afternoon University engagements may make necessary provisions...