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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...members of the next group, which I consider to be typified by Mr. Holmes, hold that every new opinion which turns up should be seen from a conservative view, in order to make that opinion more rational and correct," Dr. Harris continued. These people have broken with traditional forms of religion, but regard religious ideas with a fitting ethical seriousness. They have no clear grasp of the difference which exist between intelligent men of different religious beliefs, according to the lecturer...
Feeling sure that you have no desire to make a misstatement in this matter, we will appreciate it very much indeed if you will correct the error...
...bank is closed! The bank is closed!'' screamed an excited woman in Brooklyn last week. She was correct. East New York Savings Bank had shut that Saturday at noon instead of late afternoon as before. Unfortunately the woman did not read the formal posted notices. She kept on screaming. Extra tellers, $8,000,000 in cash, and support of other banks enabled East New York Savings to meet the resultant run easily. Withdrawals came to about $3,500,000 against deposits of $67,416,000. Not so happy has been the winter's tale of banking...
...lovers protesting against an attitude toward wild life which leads to destruction rather than protection and preservation of our fast disappearing North American big bears . . . harmless unless attacked. ... It is highly important that public opinion be not misled regarding their true nature. Any statement that can be made to correct the impression . . . that bears are dangerous will be appreciated." Snapped Bear Lover Holzworth: "There's no such thing as a bad bear...
...comparatively few who remain permanently paralyzed he recommended orthopedic surgery. A skilled surgeon can often correct sound muscles in such fashion that a wobbly joint becomes stiff and the limb useful. Often he can get some controlled motion back into a limb. Many a rehabilitated person moves his jaw with a muscle from his neck...