Word: accomplishing
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Probably the most important news of the past week is the announcement that plans are making for the extension of the Medical School course from three to four years. The efforts to accomplish this have always been considerably impeded by lack of funds. But during the last few years the school's growth has been such as to almost necessitate steps for the extension of its scope being made, in line with what the Law School has already done. The committee appointed by the Medical School Faculty to prepare plans for the extension of the course, has not yet made...
...Peabody preached at Vespers at Appleton Chapel yesterday from the text, "Be not overcome of evil but overcome evil with good," from Paul's Epistle to the Romans. He said there has lately been much talk about a possible revolution in the field of medicine. Just as now surgeons accomplish what was unheard of a few years ago, so it is possible that within a few years medicine may be able to stop the ravages of contagious diseases. The principle is not that of fighting the effects of disease, but rather that of making people strong and able to stand...
...debate complain that already several of the placards announcing the debate have been stolen. The placards are, to be sure, very attractive looking, but it is rather an ungraceful way of showing one's appreciation of the fact to tear them down before they have had any chance to accomplish the object for which they were printed...
Various elements enter in to form the belief in immortality. The ancient writers thought that the dream supplied the first germ of life to faith, but the duration of this life was limited. Other things were needed to strengthen and establish belief. The most important element which helped to accomplish this was that of feeling; the dread of death, and the yearning for loved dead. Then the element of desire, whether for the individual or for others had wide influence. In its rude form this element was undoubtedly connected with the thought of self. The deep seated longing for after...
...Harvard Buffalo Club last night. The object of the club is to promote and strengthen Harvard interest in Buffalo. The club is not founded on a social basis, but intends to work along lines which will be most effective in encouraging more Buffalo men to come to Harvard. To accomplish this object it is proposed to circulate Harvard papers and magazines among the different Buffalo schools and to provide for publication of newspaper articles written by different members of the club...