Word: split
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Dates: during 1920-1920
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...good, and there is a mildly amusing article on the annoying miscellany of "drives," as well as a Biblical distortion that is funny in spots. On the whole the number is a pleasant one, calculated to "tickle the great American public under the great American waistcoat" but not to split its sides...
There are times when Mr. Leacock's efforts to be funny fall a trifle flat, when his satire or exaggeration are too obvious to "get across." Thus "John and I," "The Kidnapped Plumber" (except for a few brilliant flashes) and "Buggam Grange" seem somewhat forced. "The Split in the Cabinet" on the other hand is more successful in its treatment of the English political novel...
...through a round of shadow boxing at half speed in which the blows, hooks and appetents as explained in the preliminary work are tried out. This work is followed by shadow boxing at full speed in which special attention is paid to footwork. Then the men are split up in pairs and work at half speed for three or four rounds. In this way they are given a chance to try the punches, and are not afraid to black them, and as a result develop much faster than under any other plan. As a result of the use of this...
...really got what she has been working for and need not fear to lose the fruits of victory. England has had her way as regards the admission of the Germans to the discussion. Altogether a better compromise could hardly be imagined and there is now little fear of a split between the two principals on the Allied side...
...clock for the first time in the room of H. D. Smith '21, Holworthy 7. Notice of this group has been sent to over 25 men and any other men in the University who want to join are welcome. If the crowd proves too large the group may be split into...