Word: want
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...underneath this apparent laziness, there is a different attitude. I think it can correctly be said that the Harvard student realizes that he has an almost unparalleled opportunity for study and contact with eminent professors. The students know what they want, and are willing to give a professor credit for it I think one of my biggest surprises came at the end of a lecture given to a large class. When the professor finished at the close of the hour, there was no grand scramble to get out, but the students applauded and then leisurely picked up their books...
...sent out to churches, one to a Y. M. C. A., and none to schools; 50 different men took part. The decrease in the number of trips to churches might have the following explanation; deputations have been sent to most of the churches which are interested. These don't want annual deputations. Besides, there is some question as to the value of a college deputation. College men are more nearly qualified to talk to boys at schools and Y. M. C. A.'s than to gatherings of older people in church...
...famed Harvard football captain, fullback and dropkicker of 1914) was sentenced to 15 months in jail for running a bucketshop (TIME, March 12). The judge, the prosecuting attorney, the assistant court clerk and Mr. Brickley's counsel were all Harvard men. Said Mr. Brickley to the judge: "I want to thank you for the fairness and consideration shown me during my trial. I am very sorry that anyone lost money through my trading in the stock market, and if the wheel of fortune ever turns my way again I hope to be able to pay back all my obligations...
...want you to know," wrote Joe Bado, Bradley, Ohio, to Promoter Tex Rickard last week, "that I am a man with both artificial legs. I think the public would think it was grate to see a man with two artificial legs in the ring with Tunney. ... I am not afraid to fight...
...Most people are amused by rather light productions, but they are getting tired of looking at the spectacular scenery and clothes of the reviews," declared Miss Groody to a CRIMSON reporter in her dressing room at the Tremont Theatre. "They want a touch of plot, good comedy, and action, with their music, and only musical comedy meets the demand...