Word: according
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Arts 1c. How such a thing was ever allowed to be printed I do not know, for besides lacking truth it shows a total lack of sane judgment and also of any ideas of etiquette or of the fitness of a subject for an editorial. I am thoroughly in accord with the thought expressed in the first paragraph, but to illustrate with the course in question the fault that was pointed out is certainly outside the boundaries of fact. I was not impressed by any "overabundance of minutiae" or by any stressing of details except where necessary for a knowledge...
...question of Daylight Saving Repent before the General Court of Massachusetts. The renewed attempt to abolish the extra hour of daylight, which is now provided for by a state law, is backed by a systematic canvass of the rural districts of the state for signatures to a petition, in accord with the united protest of farmers throughout the country against daylight saving; their opposition being based on a claim that it causes difficulties in labor conditions...
...initial prejudice against the theoretical Business School graduate has largely died out, and it is now realized that a knowledge of theory does not exclude the ability to make practical applications. The presence of Mr. Vanderlip as a lecturer at the school indicates that business men are in accord with the theory that business efficiency can be studied as a science. However, whether assistance from men outside the circle of the University itself can be obtained or not, the responsibility must not be shirked, if Harvard is to maintain its reputation for service to the community at large...
...Brooks House occupies a unique position in the affairs of Harvard. Its sole aim is to extend a helping hand; and whether in a philanthropic, social, or purely religious capacity, its in flounce is widely felt and appreciated. A great majority of students in the University are in hearty accord with the purpose of the Association; a considerable number have come into actual contact with its activities; but comparatively few find the time to give in return or to further personally the scope of its important work...
...western nations. Communism, he explained, has not failed, nor is it attempting to compromise with other countries when it enters the markets of the world. Russia never hoped to convert whole continents to Bolshevism, but is content to wait until the "workers of the world" of their own accord rise in rebellion against their present masters. In the meantime, what wiser course could be followed than that of trading with capitalistic nations, there by draining them of their resources and strengthening Russia at the same time...