Word: tasks
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Their abode, perched on one of the lofty peaks in the snow-clad Andes, is almost inaccessible to hostile philistines. There, amidst the glorious inspiration of rugged mountains and tropical valleys, they ply their brains in perfect isolation, their climate equable for work, their minds bent on the sole task of learning and teaching. Parents from all parts of the Empire, from Lake Titicaca on one hand to Gar-liccodor in the South, at great sacrifice and expense send their children to this fortress of wisdom. . . . It is said," he continues, (facetiously, no doubt) "that on their periodic visits...
...when compared with the one at Oxford, has already established a record and a name for itself. Its larger growth will be but a matter of time. And while it is growing it is also bringing to the University the added instruction which must invariably attach itself to any task of such merit. Advancing at its present high standard, there is no reason why its name should not reach to every corner of civilization, as that of its predecessor in England has already done. Printing has made wide-spread culture possible; it has also brought us the dime novel...
...valuables spread temptingly within easy reach, it is not surprising that they make the best of their opportunities. The spirit of hospitality that leaves doors invitingly open is admirable; but when the tenant is not in, it is wasted welcome. The turning of a key is not a difficult task, the carrying of the key is not a heavy burden either for memory or for pocket. Much difficulty can be avoided if students will follow the simple precept of locking doors and ground floor windows when they go out. Furthermore all suspicious individuals should be reported at once...
...matter of practicability forms an even better objection. Unless Princeton can find some scheme of "information at the source"--after the manner of income tax officials--how is she to know who is rich? It would be very difficult to draw a line. The United States Government finds the task exceedingly complicated. Not only must actual Income be considered, but allowance must be made for the size of the family, bad debts, depreciation on real estate, losses in speculation and so on--(for more details, see the recent tax law!). The plan seems to belong to the category of those...
...Senate has never been a particularly peaceful body. Ever since one Senator beat up another with his cane, years ago--and before that, too--Vice-Presidents have had a task on their hands in keeping order. Probably this is inevitable. Where men are constantly engaged in fighting each other's ideas, some are sure to step over the bounds now and then and fight each other. And after all, the Senate cannot even compete with the tumultuous French Chamber. The Vice-President never has to put on his hat to quell disturbances, nor does the Senate have to adjourn...