Word: bettering
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...class crews have been working hard in preparation for this contest, and they are evenly matched. The Sophomore crew seems to have a shade the better of its rivals, for it has a larger number of candidates from which to draw. Both Sophomore A and B will enter the race, since the work of this second crew has been consistently good all year...
...American Sunday become indistinguishable from the Continental Sunday. Whether this idea is a prejudice, a sentiment, or a religious principle, it deserves our respect; and we shall not recommend the regiment to the public by appearing to ignore it, still less by appearing to ridicule it. We have better reasons; and, I trust, better manners. W. E. HOCKING...
...successfully combat their economic, hygienic, educational, and political problems. It has developed a strong public opinion and capable leaders. The American government has fitted the Filipinos for immediate independence. The affirmative case is based on the ground that the Philippines are untenable, can care for themselves, and are better if left alone...
...certain doctrines are not to his liking, he discards them for others until at length the guiding principles of his activities are settled to his satisfaction. Meanwhile his ideas may run riot, but if he is a normal person, the final decision will make a change for the better. In short, it is constructive radicalism which ought to be harbored...
...better qualified to speak on the subject of a "Naval Plattsburg" than Mr. Roosevelt, as he is in close touch with naval affairs at Washington from the nature of his office. The idea of a "Cruise," whereby those interested in marine matters may learn something about the workings of the Navy, was evolved mostly by him and this evening he will endeavor to clear up any difficulties or misunderstandings concerning...