Word: smalling
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Dates: during 1920-1920
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...dyestuffs used by our manufacturers. There was no occasion for an American dye industry--indeed, on could not have existed against Germany's competition. But during the war blockade, America was forced of necessity to make its own dyes. None could be had from Germany, and but a small quantity from other sources, consequently a dye industry was formed, which has steadily grown in size and excellence, until it now turns out products that might bid fair to compete with any foreign market. This industry, however, is still in its infancy. Materials and wages are costly...
...presented a bill which requires the licensing of all foreign dyes brought into the country, and establishes a board whose duty it will be to provide that only the dyes that are absolutely necessary shall be licensed. This bill has already passed the House, but has failed by a small minority in the Senate. It is to be hoped that the measure will be reconsidered; any industry which will eventually free us from dependence for necessities upon a foreign nation is important enough to be protected until it can take care of itself...
...Soon after this, I got together a small army of scientific men, and finally secured the necessary appropriation to make the trip. At this time, however, the Government of Canada, decided that the land to the north belonged primarily to Canada, and that their country should pay for all scientific explorations...
Half of the reasoning which prompted the founders of the League of Nations, was correct. England, France, Italy and Japan will never agree to decisions which are made entirely by small nations. They must have enough power to maintain their superiority--not enough to abuse it. How can the lesser States be brought to accept this proposition? How can natural jealousy be banished and universal justice practiced...
...Athletic Committee has recently agreed to appropriate the funds necessary for the construction of this range, and to purchase a number of small calibre rifles to be used by the members of the team...