Word: dangerous
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...single scientific society or other body with expert knowledge has supported it," says Professor Pickering, "and it is certain to result in confusion and danger. Its principal value appears to be that we might deceive children so they could go to bed at 8 o'clock and think they were sitting up until...
...College did not postpone opening in spite of infantile paralysis should allay the fears of people who have become unduly alarmed over the spread of the disease. Dr. Lee points out that only two per cent, of cases occur in persons over ten years of age, and that the danger to grown persons is very slight. Of course proper attention should be given to good habits of eating, sleeping and exercise, but these general precautions are considered sufficient to protect the hundreds of young men who come together in class rooms and dormitories from all over the country...
...serum is obtained from the blood of persons who have recovered from the disease. The Commission therefore suggests that such persons may render a service to children now afflicted by allowing a small amount of their blood to be taken. The proceeding is without danger. All persons who are willing to aid in this way may call at any time at the Harvard Medical School Administration Building, Huntington avenue, and make inquiry for the Harvard Infantile Paralysis Commission. If this is not convenient, an expert will visit the home for the purpose of collecting the blood serum...
...fact that the University is opening on time is proof that the danger from the infantile paralysis epidemic in Cambridge is negligible. Were conditions otherwise, neither the medical nor the College authorities would have allowed over five thousand men to assemble today...
...service and loyalty to this country of ours. The martial atmosphere of Europe and the present war could which hangs over the Mexican border have influenced young men to believe that the army and navy present the only opportunities to serve one's country. In times of national danger the method of service is undoubtedly clear. It is during "good times" when business is booming and prosperity seems eternal that a different kind of service is needed. It is a service which requires political activity instead of political passivity...