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It is regrettable that with the passing of the tradition of snap courses there has occurred a significant decrease in the number of practical geologists in the University. This limitation of enrollment in the ranks of anti-Bryanic scientists is scarcely to be attributed to a lack of facilities. Though...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: LOCAL GEOLOGY | 2/23/1924 | See Source »

The presence of the Deputies and their wives and families caused a congestion in the capital. As they persisted in taking their families into the Assembly building, it became overcrowded and numerous cafes were turned into antechambers to hold the overflow.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ALBANIA: A Constitution Coming | 2/11/1924 | See Source »

With the opening up of Africa by Stanley and Livingston, there came a sudden increase in foreign trade, particularly in wild beasts. Two enterprising young men, Messrs. Barnum and Balley engaged a stock company of particularly well-dispositioned wild animals, and took to the road. Later out of business courtesy...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A FISH STORY | 11/7/1923 | See Source »

He then spoke of the overcrowded conditions in American universities today saying: "In some way America must continue to provide the opportunities of liberal education for the average man. We must train leaders, we must give the best to the best, but democracy needs not simply a chosen few but...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HUGHES PLEADS FOR SERENITY OF THOUGHT | 10/11/1923 | See Source »

Cyril Maude, actor: "My son, John Maude, returned to his studies at Oxford after a serious illness. On Broadway soon afterwards a friend of his suggested to me that it would be difficult for him to find and enter a profession not already overcrowded. Said I: 'I have a...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Imaginary Interviews: Oct. 8, 1923 | 10/8/1923 | See Source »

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