Word: strains
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Intinction, the fingers of the Priest dip into the wine; why not provide him sterile gloves? Why not mask all the congregation who are dangerous in their coughing and sneezing? Why open the Church? Flies can be dangerous, and are seen in Church. Strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel? How many of the congregation drink from the common cups in soda-fountains, and drug stores- these often rinsed in dirty, greasy sinks. How many churchmen and women catch syphilis away from the Holy Table? Were I to go up to the Holy Table assured that I only...
...Warden of Vassar College: ''A girl may marry and continue her Vassar course if she wishes. She is expected to reside in adormitory unless factors in her particular case make other living arrangements desirable. . . . We do not in general believe in long engagements because of the emotional strain involved...
Calling the process of working one's way through college with the resultant fatigue and strain a "social waste," President Conant stated his eventual aim of obtaining sufficient funds to take care of ten per cent of the entering class...
...earlier in the season, and another with the strong Holy Cross team on Saturday, the Freshman squad will be hard pressed to continue their high average of games won this year. The pitching situation will be acute, as it is doubtful whether Tommy Bilodeau could stand up under the strain of two successive games. Dick Walsh may pitch, however...
...seems certain. The effect that the mention of this alphabetical masterpiece would have on the 12 doctors, lawyers, beggars and thieves that usually form the backbone of a representative American jury, would be to confuse them so completely that the already shaky wheels of justice would groan under the strain...