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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...practical way in which the University can help the Government and the country as a whole than by turning out a trained body of aeronauts. In case of another war, they would be of immense value to the Government; and, in time of peace, they would create a nation-wide interest in a very fascinating and far-reaching science...
...permanent one. The governor of New Hampshire is striking at rock bottom. What we need in this world is less remedies and more precautions. Educate the peasant and the slave and less dupery shall exist. Certainly it is too late to elevate the laborer; educate rather the child. Open wide the door of opportunity; the ability and capability, of man await only its opening. We talk of democracy, much as if we had it. To realize it is our huge task and the elemental step in its solution must be the popularizing and democratizing of the educational opportunities of this...
...fifteen years now he has been recognized in well-informed circles, not so wide as they should be, as the foremost authority in the world on acoustics. If I do not say the only authority, it is merely because others have learned from him; for he made no secret of his discoveries, but gave them freely to architects and others with a generosity which has been sometimes ill requited...
...excellent opportunity of gaining valuable business experience as well as a wide acquaintance among the leading mercantile forces of New England, is afforded the candidates for the business end. The work consists of soliciting subscriptions, securing advertisements, and a small amount of clerical work...
...membership drive was a part of the nation-wide "Red Cross Roll Call," which will last until Monday. According to the latest reports, New England and the country in general has responded satisfactorily...