Word: demanding
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...regard to the "new books." Under the present arrangements, new books can be kept out for the regular period of four weeks, just as is the case with old books. It is obvious, however, that in the great majority of cases, new books are in a much greater demand than old books, and that the same rules should govern the distribution of both is manifestly unfair. In a number of public libraries where books are kept out regularly two weeks, all new books must be returned within one week. It would seem, therefore, as our correspondent suggested, that some distinction...
...still I think that there is one matter which might be improved upon. This is in regard to the new books. By the present arrangements, a new book can be out, and kept out for the regular time of four weeks; yet, I think, there is a much greater demand for new books, than for any other. Now it seems to me that the arrangement which, I am given to understand, is in vogue at the Boston Athenaeum, would give much more satisfaction. I believe that their new books cannot be kept out longer than seven days. It seems...
...chosen from the students is talked of with much favor. The tide of progress and civilization may be slow in reaching Hanover, but it is sure to be there some day; and, when that time comes, a president's creed can avail little before public opinion, and the demand of common sense. What if President Bartlett had to change his creed, making it read-"We believe in the government by the students, subject to the advice and approval of the faculty?" It is needless to say that it would be an awful descent. But, then, some mountains will be steep...
...meet a demand for individual board, Mrs. Robie will open a room in her house, at 2, Divinity Avenue, for a general table...
...meet a demand for individual board, Mrs. Robie will open a room in her house, at 2, Divinity Avenue, for a general table...