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...Some uses "without political effect" to which Anti-Saloon moneys are put: publishing "a flood of pamphlets, leaflets, books and articles on the scientific, economic, sociological, hygienic and other phases of the alcohol problem"; publishing the Standard Encyclopedia of the Alcohol Problem; issuing press releases; "furnishing the religious press (which reaches the great bulk of our supporters) with articles intended to answer wet propaganda"; publishing The American Issue (national monthly...
...encyclopedia does not enlighten me-hence I turn to you for the correct information...
...principle applies, to a lesser extent for me, but a greater extent for others, perhaps, to all material in TIME so, why not a quarterly or semi-annual index to all material in TIME; not titles merely or subjects treated, but all important references. Then TIME would be an encyclopedia of current affairs, all references appearing together-corrections coupled with inaccuracies-up to date...
...Encyclopedia Britannica observes with emotion that "Aberdeen...
...fact and conflicting forces which makes up modern history does not lend itself to sketchy treatment. To dismiss the Renaissance and the Reformation in sixty pages is not easy, but with his evolutionary theme supplying the background the author handles the task without smacking too much of the encyclopedia. For study, the book is not adequate; for entertainment and instructive reading, it is as good of its kind as has come...