Word: spite
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...awakening both countries to the advantages of mutual intercourse, is fully explained, in a way that presents the full significance of the phrase which describes its purpose--"to further and expand the cultural relations between the United States an Germany." Such an organized move has been necessary, because, in spite of the fact that thousands of Americans visit Germany every summer, most of them look upon the excursion as a "gaudy vacation" and do not work hard "as unofficial delegates of their country for the cultivation of international friendship." He describes the mass of American tourists in Europe as passing...
Justice Swayze stated that he definition of property has become a matter for the courts to decide. In the case of Inter-state carriers this is difficult. In spite of recent litigation it remains unsettled and may be forever without solution. Courts have attempted to base rate schedules on the value of the corporation's property, and according to the services rendered. On the basis of valuation and service many things have to be considered. A growing concern spends money in getting under way, establishing communications, obtaining a franchise, and in adding new appliances. It finally renders the public service...
...been such as has brought with the continued strain of his work physical pain that at times approached torture. His courage stood him to the last, and to the last he fought. To those who knew him well, his death is as the death of a warrior who in spite of wounds fought heroically...
...real first-class competition the inter-paper relay race took the cake at the Winter Carnival. Of course (and as we all expected) the CRIMSON proved to be too speedy for the jokesters and the literary artists, and maintained its preeminent position in spite of the unfair tactics of its brotherly and sisterly organizations. The Advocate had cold feet and because of the low temperature of the air only its "baby editor" put in appearance. As the "scribes" were barred from competing, because of the excellent training in which their team had indulged, there were only three starters...
...Monthly Page and the Lampy's "Grin." Groves and the "Busy End" then gambolled around the boards while Prexy of the Funny Paper toddled after and the Monthly's representatives sprawled over the track. Managing Editor Phillips kept just ahead of the "Case Against the CRIMSON," and in spite of "dirty-work" maintained the paper's policy of always leading. For the last lap a man by the name of Roosevelt naturally was invincible. The time for the race was not given out for fear of aiding the Yale News in training its team...