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...will be interesting to watch the operation and the results of the Phillips Brooks House deputations to various Massachusetts towns, which start out this coming week-end. Their object is to awaken the young people to the worth-while things of life, and to help the older people appreciate the problems and difficulties which constantly confront the young ones and which they frequently misunderstand or neglect altogether. And undoubtedly there is a field for such work an almost unlimited field, in which the success of the deputations must depend, like everything else, on the personalities of the deputies...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ABSOLUTION FOR THE DEPUTIES | 2/7/1924 | See Source »

Sweeping out of Cristobal Harbor, the U. S. Fleet started on a dash for Culebra, one of the Virgin Islands. Having completed its joint war games with the Army, which determined the weakness of the Panama Canal defense, the Navy is now intent on its own maneuvers. The object of the present dash is to carry out such) a maneuver as would be required if our fleet left Panama to meet an enemy approaching across the Atlantic. The aim is to convoy a group of repair ships, mine sweepers, food, fuel, hospital ships and the aeroplane carrier Langley to Culebra...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Well Done | 2/4/1924 | See Source »

...object of the contest is to simulate a keeper interest in statistical economics, business forecasting, and the stability of economic life The length of manuscripts is limited to 12,000 words Further information may be obtained from Mr Ray B. Westerfield Secretary Yale Station New listen

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: $650 PRIZE OFFERED FOR BEST ESSAY ON FORECASTING | 2/1/1924 | See Source »

...Object is to Condition...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: STEVENS BACK FROM WEST, WILL RESUME CREW WORK | 2/1/1924 | See Source »

...object in keeping up the running is to condition the men," explained the coach. "We shall not go far, but far enough to have a good work-out. Some men will be kept at the machines longer than others, according to how much instruction they need. We do not, however, intend to make crew work a drudgery...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: STEVENS BACK FROM WEST, WILL RESUME CREW WORK | 2/1/1924 | See Source »

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