Word: errand
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...that the idea that a man who goes to the East makes a great personal sacrifice is ridiculous. India is a thoroughly modern country in respect to democratic government, and railroad, mail and other facilities. The Western teacher or missionary be side has to make no apology for his errand. On the contrary, he found in India a thirst for the fundamental principles of Christian of civilization and religion. More calls than he could fill came to him from high class Hindoos for lectures on Christianity
...Harvard Republican Club intends to hold a mass meeting of the Republican students of the University next week, at which plans for a parade will be discussed, and letters read from Governor Roosevelt and A. W. Tourgee, the author of "A Fool's Errand" and other well known political works. A weekly paper, to be called "The Harvard American," devoted to Republican political interests and to continue throughout the campaign in opposition to the "Harvard Democrat," will at that time be organized. Aside from this Harvard publication, a magazine, partly political, and managed by private enterprize, is to appear...