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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Christian?" This was Dwight Lyman Moody's habitual salute to those whose souls he wished to preserve for eternity. Gamaliel Bradford, wishing to preserve the heroic figure of the evangelist, asks a few questions in return. Since D. L. Moody is no longer alive to answer the questions, Author Bradford.must supply his own replies. A wise and searching biographer, he explains very credibly a person who, in an age of great preachers, Was perhaps the tallest and most mighty among them...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: NON-FICTION,FICTION: Mighty Moody | 1/16/1928 | See Source »

After the debate the Harvard orators volunteered to answer any questions that the audience might wish to ask about the presidential qualifications of Governor Al Smith. A great many questions were asked by men and women alike and this proved the most interesting part of the debate. This innovation in debating was so successfully carried out that Coach E. M. Rowe II, states that it will be continued in the coming debates...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: COLUMBIA BEATS DEBATING TEAM IN NEW YORK CITY | 1/16/1928 | See Source »

...otherwise, he would like to be assigned (the reasons for this choice to be given); whether the Freshman intends to register in the College or the Engineering School; the studies in which he has special interest; and his intended profession or other life work. Sometimes a Freshman's answer to these questions are rather amusing. For instance, after the question "Intended profession or other life work," one boy wrote: 'I intend other life work." Each Freshman is asked to fill out and return this blank as soon as possible. After its receipt the Adviser is assigned. In selecting the Adviser...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF FRESHMAN ADVISERS TELLS OF ITS FUNCTIONS | 1/13/1928 | See Source »

...this year there will apparently be one which although somewhat late in arriving will be, one hopes, at least satisfactory in other respects. The question undoubtedly may be asked as to whether a Register appearing in February can be considered satisfactory in any degree. The only logical answer must be found in sales figures. If the forthcoming Register sells--that is allowing for already contracted subscriptions -- it would seem to have a faithful public; if not, it is evidently a case of watchful waiters grown weary...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE COUNCIL MOVES | 1/13/1928 | See Source »

They will answer in voices so sweet...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: 40 Preachers | 1/9/1928 | See Source »

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