Word: sentimentalizing
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...reverse of tradition is nearer the truth. In 1913 Mr. Adams could see for American education nothing but a future of continued democratization with its attendant evils. In 1923, after ten intensive years of such a process, there are signs of a natural reaction and of a growing sentiment in favor of at least a few colleges which, in opposition to the mammoth institutions of our generation, shall maintain for those who wish it and can benefit by it the tradition and ideal of liberal education...
...this case the direct interdict of the President of the United States--they will lose whatever sympathy they have in the rest of the country. Their former acts in Oklahoma, which have largely brought about the present situation, have been of a nature to alienate public sentiment. But in other cases, such as in their reform measures in Portland City, they have accomplished much good...
...Jewish Educational Association : " People need something to which they can tie. They need that obedience which is only born of reverence. The sentiment of reverence comes only from knowledge. . . Teach the ancient landmarks to the youth of the Jewish race...
...view toward military activities. Last year in a special article for the CRIMSON, General Edwards sounded the call to arms oy insisting that no college man could "maintain his self-respect" if he failed actively to prepare for the "next war" and by denouncing as "soft, mushy propaganda" the sentiment which put the ideal of peace above any other. General Pershing seems of somewhat the same opinion but has been more guarded in proposing that a "daily routine of practical exercises . . . should be included in all colleges...
...colleges and professional schools of Greater New York. Practically all races, colors, creeds were present; 70 nations, dependencies, colonies, mandated territories had equal representation, two apiece. One-third of the body was feminine. The purpose of the assembly was to exchange views upon current international topics, then cast the sentiment of all by vote. An executive committee of five was found to be machinery sufficient to plan, organize and operate the sessions: A "North American," a Mexican, a Dutchman, a Welshman, a Filipino. They appointed study and research committees, made rules of debate, chose presiding officers. Visitors were cordially welcomed...