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...bother with O'Sullivan's and patent medicines; buy a copy of Shakspere and rid yourself of all your trouble. Shakspere is advised as a sedative for the hurrying crowds of New York, and perhaps having tried all other methods of avoiding fatigue, some few may adopt this suggestion like the man who increased his Ford's efficiency 9643 percent by the purchase of accessories, bought a gallon of gasoline and started for California. He only had gone the usual twenty miles, however, when the engine stopped. Some, made cynical by similar experiences with scientific restoratives, may hesitate to pursue...
...word, China's problems consist in a right-about-face. She has treasured stability, she has worshipped the past just as we have cherished change and have set our faces to the golden future. She must not be expected to adopt the West; but she must adapt the West to her own uses...
...leadership among the countries of the world and take the lead in nation-wide disarmament--a lead so auspiciously begun at the Conference. "Japan is now torn in conflict over the question of reduction of armaments. France is undecided as to what policy it is safe for her to adopt. Italy, oppressed already by problems of the most vital nature, is willing to go as far as the other nations will let her. Even England is still hesitant. They are all watching America to see what she will do about it. They are all willing to cut their military strength...
...peace as we did in time of war? Give the people--he makes no specific reference to the unpolished student--give the people a chance to see the old countries at a cost which will not entail privation in ensuing years. Let them travel; comfortably, if minus the furbelows. Adopt the methods of our overseas troop transportation during...
...professional athlete in spirit he will adopt the 'first method, securing his education for which he is thirsting, at the same time avoiding amateur sport with which he has little in common. If he is an amateur he will follow the second plan--hundreds are doing just that--avoiding professional athletics with which he is not in sympathy for the sake of learning and the gain derived from clean sports...