Word: worth
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Bangs said that he once was fortunate enough to be at a banquet in honor of Mr. Andrew Carnegie. When his turn came to speak, feeling particularly impudent, he asked Mr. Carnegie, why, if he wished to do something really worth while for American literature, he did not carefully seek out the six worst authors in America, and pay them a salary to refrain absolutely from writing. "That is an excellent idea," replied Mr. Carnegie, "what is your address...
...number of three-year graduation, and various methods of obviating the difficulty have been suggested. We believe that an increase in the requirements for a three-year degree is preferable to a reduction of the regular College course to that period, but there is another plan which is well worth considering. If the average entrance age could be lowered, there would be much less need of going through in three years in order to get into business at an early age. The average man who takes a degree at Harvard in the ordinary time and then goes...
...CRIMSON is printing this morning communications from the captain and manager of next year's basketball team in defence of basketball as an intercollegiate sport. Their arguments for the game are well worth consideration, but we do not believe that they are conclusive...
...points in the field events was won against Yale for the first time since 1902. He has developed from new material men who can be counted on to make a decidedly creditable showing. This is Coach Donovan's first year with the team, but he has already demonstrated his worth. He is one of the best trainers in the country and knows how to give the men technical instruction in running...
Another important question is that of withdrawing basketball from the list of University sports. Many feel that the interest at Harvard is not great enough to make the continuance of the game worth while, but those who enjoy playing will probably resent the idea of losing this opportunity to represent Harvard in athletic competition. These questions are undoubtedly worth serious consideration, and we believe that the Athletic Committee might possibly be influenced by hearing representative undergraduate opinions...