Word: use
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...widely known through the University among undergraduates, and those in the professional schools. Professor Shaler's lectures were popular, and numbers of men who were not taking the course came through sheer interest in what would be said, and in the manner in which it would be said. His use of the English language was notable for its forcible and original choice of words, and the apt expression of those turns of thought which will always be associated with his keen sense of humor...
...noon both lungs again became highly congested and he sank slowly until the end came yesterday afternoon. He had not been conscious for any length of time during the last few hours of his illness, but shortly before his death he was able to recognize those about him. The use of oxygen prolonged his life only a few hours...
...topic. The advisability of becoming actively identified with political affairs cannot be affirmed by generalities, but must be decided according to the bent of the individual. It is the duty of every intelligent citizen, whether he take active part or not, to devote time and thought to the wise use of his vote. Politics, like charities, should begin at home...
...University lacrosse team defeated a team made up of graduates and substitutes by a score of 5 to 0. At times the team work of the University players was good, but for the most part the men played individual games. The men also showed a bad tendency to use only one hand on the stick in picking up the ball from the ground. However, as this was the first time this season that the University team has had an opportunity to line up against a complete team the work was fairly encouraging...
...during the two years previous. When the shelves were examined during the Christmas vacation, it was found that 53 volumes were missing. A list of these was posted in the library, and the CRIMSON called attention to the fact that the library was suffering from this sort of illegitimate use. Twenty-seven of these volumes have since been returned, but 26 are still absent from their places. A recent examination of the shelves shows that 12 volumes in addition have disappeared since the Christmas vacation. The committee has been unwilling to adopt stringent measures for protection, feeling that the most...