Word: allowance
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Allow me to comment on the interesting and typical viewpoint presented by the communication published in Wednesday's CRIMSON. Mr. Crusius is perfectly right in assuming that we are in no danger from foreign invasion if we have adequate coast-defences. But what are adequate conast-defences? Does Mr. Crusius assume that we already have, or can possibly have within the next ten years, a navy of sufficient strength alone to stand guard over our enormous coast-line? For I neglect any mention of fortifications which we have or might build, as being perfectly useless in repelling an invasion...
...even of the term at Technology, will be given tomorrow evening. The Banjo and Mandolin clubs will play, the Glee Club will sing and the new quarter will also he called upon for one or two selections. This year the concert is to be shortened by two numbers to allow more time for dancing...
...physician's relation to society. He is no longer concerned with individuals alone; his action must be determined by their effect upon the whole community. And so though the more conservative element of the country was shocked by the recent action of a Chicago surgeon, who decided to allow a baby to die rather than perform an operation that would have given it a life of helpless misery, the incident but illustrates one of the big problems that physicians everywhere are being called upon to face in a new light. Their successful solution must depend upon the good judgment...
...minds were more needed to help solve the great problems confronting us. The question of preparing this nation on land and sea so that it can meet any possible foes is one of the burning and most discussed topics of the hour. American men will not lie down and allow their country to be invaded without making determined resistance. Such resistance can be effective only if we have an efficient army and navy...
...vacation extending from December 20 to January 5 would allow time for students to spend both Christmas and New Year's at home. Even if the University should refuse to allow this, it would seem that two full weeks, at least, could well be granted...