Word: tempts
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...authority. With the fortunate selection of able contributors who are peculiarly well suited to discuss their topics, with the inclusive range of these topics, and with the special feature of numerous illustrations, the volume must necessarily be attractive enough to catch a schoolboy's attention, interesting enough to tempt him to make use of it, and sufficiently complete to give him a true picture of student life at Harvard...
...service of higher eduction must be honorable when it can tempt a man to exchange an American ambassadorship for a university trusteeship. Mr. Robert Bacon has resigned the embassy at Paris to become a fellow of Harvard University. At Harvard the president and five fellows, with the treasurer, make up the corporation, the chief governing body of the University. The fellows must live within easy reach of Cambrdige Universities know they can count on the loyalty and service of their strongest sons. It is rare for that loyalty to be shown in such a dramatic way as in this instance...
...preceding publication. Many College men give the impression that they dislike to be caught reading a sermon. Certainly few look for one in an illustrated magazine. Dr. Fitch's recent sermon on "Youth and Religion" made a deep impression on those who heard it, and if the Illustrated can tempt any non-church goers to the furtive perusal of such a sermon in the seclusion of their studies, it will be one more distinct contribution to the value of undergraduate journalism at Harvard...