Word: demanding
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Trusts are an economic advantage. (a) by limiting production to demand. Quar. Jour. of Economics Jan. 1889, p. 136. (b) by improving the processes of production. N. Am. Review vol. 136, p. 181. (c) by preventing excessive competition. Age of Steel, Jan. 5, 1889. p. 14 (d) by lessening the fluctuations in prices. Pol. Sci. Quarterly...
...very simple city there are many lessons for us. He dwelt particularly upon the second verse of the chapter. It illustrated the need of the greatest things of this world for the least, of the highest for the lowest. The most insignificant things become essential when there is a demand for them. So in life, there is a place for everyone; no one should become discouraged because he does not see the value of his work. It has a place in the plan of God. If students could only realize that their own individuality is essential to the complete fulfillment...
...Bounties are wasteful. (a) They cause a dead loss to national wealth; (b) they require increased government machinery to distribute them; (c) they encourage producers to disregard the laws of supply and demand.- Nation, Jan. 17, 1889; Fort...
...curious and important fact that in the list of courses given in the college there has never been an elementary course in astronomy. Why this has been we cannot lerstand. There may have been a time when a course in astronomy was not in demand, was not necessary in our University, but this has long since passed away. At the present time at least an elementary knowledge of astronomy is essential in a liberal and broad education, and especially in the study of the various sciences and their theories...
...season ticket for $2.50. This ticket will be sold only to students, will be non-transferable, and will entitle the holder to admission to the games and nothing more. The management have always felt just justified in reserving as many seats as possible for the important games. The demand for these reserved seats comes from members of the University and is often greater than the supply and it seems to us only right that those who wish to bring ladies to the games should be as free as possible from the annoyances of a crowd and be able to secure...