Word: loudnesses
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...shown that he spoke the truth, he should be vindicated, and those who now attack him should be forced to retract their charges. Admiral Sims' statements embodied the ideas of a great number of American citizens, and did no harm, except, perhaps, to a few consciences. But after so loud a cry of "Scandal!", it is but fair that some attempt should be made to determine whether or not that cry is based upon correct premises...
...cloth upholstery, and were not very well cleaned. The Sleeper which we were fortunate enough to get at Dusseldorf had somewhat this dingy appearance, but the sheets and blankets and a good many applicants did not get berths; the train crew was friendly and courteous, and handled patiently the loud and persistent complaints of some of the unlucky ones. The locomotives that we saw here and elsewhere in Germany were remarkably well groomed, and seemed in excellent condition. The permanent way appeared from the ridding of the train, and from a few casual inspections to be in good shape...
...course the employees of the roads are protesting any reduction, as a matter of principle: there will be much loud talk and threatening; and strikes, perhaps, such as the one now trying up the Atlanta, Birmingham, and Atlantic. Nonetheless, the roads are preparing to hold out to the end with courage of desperation. The Eric has quietly ignored the order of the Railway Labor Board to restore the previous schedule, at the risk of arousing public opinion against it. Likewise, the Pennsylvania has announced that it is paying $1.07 for the services which bring in $1.00, and that, with...
...House is not a club-house; it is not even a center of undergraduate life. It can never and should never be either. As a building it is unique. It is a quiet house, a place for thought, meditation, prayer, if you please. Hence the rules against smoking and loud noise...
...this loud and continuous demand for hard exercise makes me tired. What this country needs is a rest. I rise in defense of the easy chair and the lounging robe...