Word: thoughtful
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...after much discussion, to drop the final ballot. It had been decided by the head delegates of the different states to cast an informal ballot after the two parties had each nominated their man to determine which of the two men was the choice of the majority. It was thought that this would lead to too much wire pulling and might finally impair the success of the convention...
...word in conclusion as to why college men should insure their lives-perhaps you have thought of it already: They carry their capital under their hats; it will take time to realize on it; meanwhile life insurance covers the death-risk. You will find a copy of the Semi-Centennial History of the New York Life in the Library-if you wish for more information. address...
...inferior to that of Yale. Here is your cause: "The reason for this is doubtless that they had given little attention to detail in the matter of delivery when they were preparing. A skillful instructor in elocution was ready and anxious to help them, but either because they thought themselves sufficiently prepared, or because they did not care to give the time, the debaters neglected to avail themselves of his assistance, and as a result their form was not good...
...word in conclusion as to why college men should insure their lives-perhaps you have thought of it already: They carry their capital under their hats; it will take time to realize on it; mean while life insurance covers the death-risk. You will find a copy of the Semi-Centennial History of the New York Life in the Library-if you wish for more information. address...
...which they presented their material was inferior to Yale. The reason for this was doubtless that they had given little attention to detail in the matter of delivery when they were preparing. A skillful instructor in elocution was ready and anxious to help them, but either because they thought themselves sufficiently prepared or because they did not care to give the time, the debaters neglected to avail themselves of his assistance, and as a result their form was not good. While Yale was all stirred up over the approaching contest; while debates were being held every other night to which...