Word: straightforward
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...difficulty, and asking if he can, without great inconvenience, make other arrangements. If it is found that Mr. Irving cannot conveniently speak in the afternoon, then it seems to us that some concession should be made by the college authorities. The Union officials have proceeded in a perfectly straightforward way from the beginning, and, if their efforts to right a difficulty which has come from a mutual misunderstanding should be unsuccessful, some effort on the part of the authorities to facilitate matters would be naturally expected...
...Eliot's report which deals with athletics is, in many ways, the most important word that has yet been said upon the subject. It describes the present condition of athletics with an ability which, so far as we know, has not been equalled. It is clear, incisive, dispassionate, and straightforward. No one deeply interested in the future ofathletics can afford to dispense with its perusal...
...many colleges. With all eyes thus turned this way a mistake in principle or any departure from principle would be most unfortunate. The case in point gives a decided confirmation of an important principle and even if it means the rejection of an excellent candidate, it is yet manly, straightforward action, worthy of the respect and the hearty support of the University...
...against Pennsylvania was one of the noblest, manliest, and pluckiest things ever seen on a football field. Only one objectionable thing happened and the man at fault amply atoned for his guilt by an apology. Pennsylvania, too, is deserving of the highest praise. Her work was perfectly straightforward football and her whole attitude was honorable and sportsmanlike. The cheering on both sides of the field was an interesting contrast to that of Saturday. Everybody must have felt a new feelling of affection for the University and a new confidence in Harvard's ability to win, as the ball was taken...
...first is a little long but is very pretty. The second is very good. The third is poor. The fourth is fair. The last is very good and brings back very distinctly reminiscences of the winter months. "The Execution of the Snake River" is very good. It is straightforward and is well told. "My Fish Story" by Percy Appleton is well named, being very improbable. it is not very interesting. The other stories of the number are good. The number, as a whole, is a very pleasant change from the usual aesthetic style of the Advocate stories...