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Agrarianism is all the mode in Europe, but it is far more rare as a doctrine of the landowner than as a doctrine of the tenants. This case denotes a change of opinion by part of the oldest aristocracy, for the present Duke of Alba, 17th of his line, is descended from the famous first Duke, who was compelled, at his King's command, to apologize to the Pope for defeating him, whose ghastly "Court of Blood" in the Netherlands was one of the outstanding horrors of the 16th Century and who boasted that he had sent some...
Furthermore, the tutorial system may be used to supplement the distributional requirements for a degree. The present mode of 'satisfying these requirements is arbitrary, and does not constitute a well, rounded phase of collegiate endeavor. It introduces into the student's curriculum four totally unrelated courses, in which he has but a passing interest. They represent only a superficial glance into fields of study a part from his real interests...
...facts of the case whether you or I or any one else believes the Battle of Waterloo to have never taken place or the world to be flat. I am not at all impressed with a desire to make people believe in evolution. It is not a mode of life or an ethical concept, and it does not draw forth any emotional reactions nor should...
...schedules now connect all the principal cities, while several competing routes join the more important capitals. On one line alone, that between London and Paris, fifty thuosand passengers have been carried since the armistice. With modern well-equipped planes the danger of accident is reduced to a minimum. This mode of transportation is rapidly increasing in popularity due to its speed, comfort and reliability. It is said, too, that the majority of the tourist air travellers are Americans...
...winner is lucky to be going stag", continued Mr. Holmes, who is married. "You can travel much faster that way. Another advantage of this mode of travel is that one can walk through the shopping district without having to buy everything in sight...