Word: prevention
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...sudden news that an important speaking trip will prevent ex-President Taft from speaking to members of the University two weeks hence on the League of Nations will disappoint very many students who hoped to hear him. Students, in fact most people in the country, are in need of just such a stimulus...
There are some little known facts in connection with the history of clothing at the University. At first it would seem that the students dressed plainly and soberly, but in 1745 the Overseers found it necessary to prevent the wearing of gold or silver brocade and lace. From then on various sumptuary laws were proclaimed regulating to the minutest detail every man's apparel--Sometimes prescribing on what public occasions nightgowns should be worn, and sometimes forbidding them altogether, as in 1822: "A night-gown of cotton, or fabric, or silk fabric may be worn....except on the Sabbath...
...very important that all marchers purchase general admission tickets in advance, in order to prevent delay at the gate. These tickets are for sale at Leavitt & Peirce's, the H. A. a., the Harvard Club, and Wright & Ditson's Boston store for 55 cents each...
...intend to march should procure their tickets in advance in order to prevent delay at the gate. By special arrangement, general admission tickets are now on sale at Leavitt & Peirce's, the H. A. A., the Harvard Club, and Wright & Ditson's Boston store, where they may be purchased for 55 cents each. Reserved seats are on sale...
...treasury department has now announced the details of the fifth war loan, which is considered a masterpiece by the business men of America. It is made attractive by a 4 3-4 percent interest rate, yet its early date of maturity will prevent it from depressing the value of the previous issues...