Word: slight
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Despatches reported a slight upward adjustment in the scale of pay throughout the French army designed to counterbalance the gradual slump in the purchasing-power of the franc...
...Haggerty will run. The Holy Cross men have been used to handing the baton on an indoor track identical with that which their spikes will dent tonight, whereas at the track on Soldiers' Field the corners are rounded in a different manner. This factor may give the Purple a slight edge, but if all four men on each team stay on their feet throughout the race, the finish will be a close...
When interviewed Miss Van Gordon received the CRIMSON reporter in state. As a result of a slight cold she caught yesterday morning when arriving in Boston she was confined to her bed by doctor's orders and was surrounded by a mountainous mass of blankets, counterpanes and pillows. A little pomeranian was playing just out of arm's reach with the paper wrapping around a huge box of candy which had evidently been sent by an admirer. At Miss Van Gordon's request the reporter placed the dog on the floor and then asked whether the star liked to play...
...reporter left after receiving complete assurance from Miss Van Gordon that her slight indisposition would not prevent her from singing tonight...
...Crimson first year men started fast and from the opening whistle were never in danger. The fast short passing attack worked smoothly and the winners wove their way through the Cushing guards for numerous attempts close under the back boards. Filoon, the rangy Freshman pivot, held a slight advantage in the jump at center and succeeded in getting the tip off to his team mates on a majority of the plays...