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...them the natural and the moral sciences respectively. The moral sciences can not be described by the "Verb "is"; "ought" expresses them effectively. Ethical problems can not be solved by an appeal to physical, psychological, or historical facts. At the same time it is true that the moral sciences without the facts of the descriptive as a basis are empty; the descriptive without the ideals of the normative are undistinguishable...
...part of the United States water is the only mineral of importance and upon its quantity and quality depends to a large extent the land values. This is particularly the case on the Great Plains where perennial streams are unknown and where the rich soil can not be cultivated without an artificial supply of moisture. The distribution of water beneath the surface and the depth at which it can be found are shown upon maps prepared by the Geological Survey, while the capacity and cost of reservoir sites for conserving the flow are exhibited in various reports...
...little calculated to develop true courage. Formerly it was simple living and hard work that won position for a man. Now the success of a man's business seems to depend on his cunning, and craft in combination and self advertisement. It is impossible to be truly brave without coming in contact with God, not in the mere abstract, but in whatever is good and beautiful...
...from $1000 to $2500. Just as in college teaching a large part of compensation is in the pleasure of the occupation. Forestry is a science yet to be developed and this constitutes one of its chief fascinations. Although the life is a fine, healthy outdoor one, it is not without its monotony both in the woods and at the desk. Hardiness, cheerfulness, power of observation are necessary qualities. The pay for those who do the summer work is twenty-five dollars a month. For thorough preparation two years at a forestry school and one year abroad are necessary...
...morally perilous first months. They supply a keen motive for effort, persistence and self-restraint. Study, unfortunately, does not in most cases so rouse the ambition and sense of responsibility. The reward is apt to seem too remote. The student has the happy feeling that college of itself, without effort, will make a man distinguished. The saving power of effort, therefore, is not experienced and character is left to take its chances...