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...city, its object has been to exert a healthy, uplifting influence in the community, as well by its simple existence as by the active, aggressive work which it undertakes, and to afford to the active members of the association an opportunity to study the social questions suggested by close contact with the lower classes...
...neighborhood and, after having gained their sympathy and respect, to be of use to them in any way practicable. Simple, social entertainments are sometimes provided, and good books, and methods of profitable amusement at home are suggested. The members also seek the confidence of workingmen and come in contact with their organizations...
...believed that most contagious diseases are transmitted directly or indirectly by contact with the person infected, his clothing or articles handled by him. The germs of disease are probably not carried to any great extent through the air and such transmission of the disease must be regarded as infrequent. It will thus be seen that door knops, stair railings, horse car railings, door, straps, etc., together with articles of furniture, etc., play an important part in the transmission of disease germs...
...Baptist stands half way between the Old and New Testaments and might be classed with the characters of either. Like the prophets of the Old Testament he foretold Christ's coming and work. Still he is really more closely connected with the New Testament, because he came into personal contact with Christ and prepared people directly for his coming. His position is more dramatic and touching than that of any other man in the Bible. His work is nothing in itself,- it is always a preparation for somebody better and greater who is to come. He is always looking forward...
...give them the fascination of romance. Parkman's style was distinctively picturesque as well as true to life. This latter quality was gained by a most painstaking study of all places and people of whom he wrote. Of the Indian character he gained an intelligent idea by long contact with the Indians themselves. In this he has performed invaluable service to the world, as he preserved in his records, at a period when it was fast passing away, a stage of civilization which in a few years would have been lost to the memory...