Word: shoulders
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Douglas Haig may discard his shoulder straps and his ivory-hilted sword, because he has proved his rank and worth and needs no adventitious aid. Arrived great men in all societies are usually simple in their tastes. But novices in the profession of arms are keyed to higher striving by symbols of office. Be tolerant, therefore, and philosophical in the midst of uniforms. --Boston Advertiser...
...this year of football without formality and senior dormitories without seniors, many established customs are broken. He whose only exercise used to be chest development at Hemenway will now development at Hemenway will now develop a lame shoulder in the manual of arms. The man who never missed a meal at Mem tests his patience at the Union. A music lover, however, suffers no such change in his program. This evening, he will renew his acquaintance with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and its conductor, Dr. Muck. Enjoyment of the fine arts has not been "Hooverized." That much talked...
Military drill is in general hard, unpleasant work. To carry a gun on the shoulder is not an exhilarating task. There is none of the glory of the gridiron. Yet even such labor becomes enjoyable when troops are well led,--when they have an inspiration. Lieutenant Morize was our ideal last year; we are confident that during this year he will once more lead us to battle on the marshes of Waverly and through the clay of Belmont...
...usual rest given the team after a game prevented any attempt at hard work. Because of the mediocre showing against the Radio School an especially strenuous week with several scrimmages is planned that better teamwork may be shown against Andover this Saturday. C. Stillman, a guard, whose bad shoulder has kept him from the game, was able to run through signals for the first time. G. Henderson, a lineman weighing 241 pounds, joined the squad yesterday
...worn, by Insignia of rank will be of gift for tactical investors other instructors with relative rank and aides, white metal for all cadet officers. These insignia in the shape of circular flat disks for lieutenants and captains and flat diamond shape for majors will be worn on the shoulder straps of the coat as follows: 2nd lieutenant, one disk on each shoulder strap; 1st lieutenant, two disks on each shoulder strap; Captain, three disks on each shoulder strap; Major, one diamond on each shoulder strap. (c) Non-commissioned officers will wear the service chevrons prescribed for like grades...