Word: possession
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...class entering the Medical School in the fall of 1902, the fourth year shall be elective without any restriction. All the instructors in the Medical School, who have been brought into intimate contact with the classes that have entered under the new requirement--that all men entering must possess a degree in arts--agree that the improvement in the quality of these classes completely justifies the action of the Faculty...
...last number of the Advocate lacks distinction. The stories are for the most part of rather negative merit, and possess little that puts them above the ordinary fortnightly theme type. The two bits of verse "The Spirits of the Seasons,' by C. W. Stork, and "Pursuit," by S. Hale, are rather slight in subject, though the latter has a charm and air, that the former entirely lacks...
...demand for Spanish 1 and Spanish 5 at Harvard College is now greater than in any year before. This proves the fact that the Spanish language is rapidly becoming one of the most useful and necessary modern languages to possess, especially for commercial purposes...
...primary and avowed purpose of the conference is of course spiritual. Whatever a man's faith of creed, if he really wishes to possess a greater, deeper knowledge of the Christian religion, he is welcome at Northfield. For this purpose there are meetings and conferences during the forenoons for those who wish to specialize in some form of religious activity, as, for instance, mission work, a Bible Study course, and so on. At eleven o'clock there is a general "plat from meeting, " at which an address is made by some speaker of national reputation and real power...
...Greenland and Iceland, specialists on the geology and physical geography of these countries will lead the party. Wherever possible the attempt will be made to increase the stock of existing information concerning the three regions. It is desirable, though not necessary, that applicants for membership in the party possess at least an elementary knowledge of geology. Citizens of other countries as well as of the United States are invited to participate in the expedition. A physician will accompany the party...