Word: america
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...also been suggested that there should be a course in what may be called the philosophy of literature, or its underlying principles and development in all countries. The only answer to this criticism is that there is, probably, no man in America capable of conducting such a course. It would necessitate an intimate knowledge of the literature, physical and political conditions and habits of the people in every country inhabited by the Aryan stock...
...Synod of the Presbyterian Church of America, assembled at Newburg, N. Y., has declared secret societies to be immoral and degrading...
...worst extravagance, and the extra money could easily be obtained by appropriations and subscriptions. The wealthy residents of the Back Bay, the land companies and the horse-railway companies to be benefited by the bridge would gladly subscribe if thereby they could secure the finest structure in America...
...EDITOR OF THE EVENING POST: Sir-The popular sentiment in America upon the Irish question is well known. The popular sentiment in England is about the same as that in the United States; but there the student opinion is diametrically opposed to the popular notion. It was with a desire to ascertain whether the America students agree with the American masses or with the English students upon this "burning question" that Mr. Bryce has written to Dr. H. B. Adams...
...months ago. It is possible that the Englishmen are awaiting the result of the Yale-Harvard race before making definite plans, but this is unlikely. The probable reason for this extended talk without results is the fact that so serious an undertaking as the sending a crew to America is not a matter to be decided in haste. Yet on the other hand so much discussion on both sides of the water is not for nothing. The question is, Will Cambridge arrive at a decision in time to row this year? It is beginning to be suggested that she will...