Word: possession
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...been seen on Soldiers Field this fall, but his choice of plays showed very poor judgment. He rarely tried the various forward passes that have been used constantly in the scrimmages and relied entirely on straight, old-fashioned line bucking. At times, this method of attack seemed to possess considerable power but when it neared the goal line and went against the stiffened defense of the Springfield line it was held twice, both times within the 5-yard line. This lack of power at the critical moment was most discouraging and can only be explained by the fact that...
...Connolly related several interesting anecdotes to illustrate the hardihood and courage of the fishermen, in the face of grave danger, and said that this work produced a very high type of man, mentally and physically. He next spoke on the wonderful seamanship which some of the skippers possess, asserting that it was probably the finest in the world...
...academies, and universities concerned, on the ground of the violation of the policy followed by the State in encouraging the endowment of institutions, which shall be free from taxation. Although the pecuniary loss would in some cases be small, it is easily seen that the income of colleges which possess a great number of buildings occupied by officers, would be greatly curtailed by the passage of this bill...
...combined the ingredients of youth, life, variety, humor and sentiment. Structurally the play is somewhat over convential. Although the scenes are full of spirit and often dramatic force, many of the incidents are exasperating if not improbable. The plot is by no means confusing, yet sufficiently interwoven to possess numerous comic incidents punctuated by songs and dances. A commonplace story of love and financial catastrophy is moulded into the semblance of a poignant living drama...
...after the states were organized, by collecting taxes and appropriating a large portion for themselves. These old fortunes made by displacement of wealth instead of creation, were disastrous to the populations, though endured better than are the legitimate fortunes of the present. At present one-third of the population possess nothing; and of the two-thirds holding possessions, 99.35 per cent. hold 55 per cent. of the total wealth of France, while 1-2 per cent. holds 45 per cent...