Word: heightened
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 30.--Mr. Bryan said today: "The -- is cast. From this moment we are all--. Our shores were invaded at dawn. Before sunset one--volunteers will spring to arms.'" Dashes are less cumbersome than (word or words deleted by the censor). In certain cases they may even heighten the effect produced by the news. As in this case: "-- --, L. I., Feb. 30.-- "Colonel -- gave out the following sentiment this afternoon: "-- and my -- -- will go.'" Every American will understand, yet the size of our land forces will not be betrayed. --New Republic...
...body to the foothills of New Hampshire and there regale themselves with snow-showing and other winter delights. It would perhaps be possible to devise even other forms of heart-warming, rustic entertainment for this occasion. A day spent in some such manner would surely do much to heighten the visibly lethargic class spirit of 1915 and in addition, would fix a very delightful Senior custom. A. SENIOR...
...when their respective college songs were being sung. The prize won by the University Glee Club was a library of music presented by Mr. R. E. Schirmer. The judges were Professor Horatio W. Parker, Mr. Arthur Mees, and Mr. Arthur W. Woodruff. The object of the competition is to heighten the interest in the work of undergraduate glee clubs. It is very probable that this will be made an annual event...