Word: freedom
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...freedom of the individual is being sadly restricted these days. The drift of the government towards paternalism gives rise to the query, "Is there any limit to the control of government over private affairs?' The only reasonable answer is that control has gone far enough already. However, much opinions may differ on the prohibition amendment, the mass of people will raise against any attempt to curb the use of tobacco. That prehensile-nosed organization, the W. C. T. U. will meddle in other people's business once too often; and the heckled, down-trodden proletariat will, with starting abruptness, proceed...
Today, the race question faces the American people as a living and vital issue. It must be settled and settled once for all. Two road lie before us, one to justice and freedom, the other to slavery and bondage for the colored man. The negro stands before you, asking you to decide what you are going to do. He asks no favors because he is a negro, but only for justice because he is a man and an American. Is he going to get it or not? JOHN W. FREEMAN...
...Harvard Glee Club, Harvard Instrumental Clubs, including Banjo and Mandolin, and Pierian Sodality, are here by separate from each other. Shall each be known by its name above; shall each have its own organization, officers and business manager; and shall have at all times freedom to arrange for itself a concert by itself, or in conjunction with one or both of the remaining organizations. When in concert with one or both of the other organizations, the names shall remain separate, such as Harvard Glee and Instrumental Clubs...
...present discussion groups, started with more or less formal organization, appear to have given birth to several smaller bodies for closer analysis and greater freedom of expression. For spontaneity is the life of such gatherings, and only when each man can contribute the fullness of his personality will the greatest benefits be realized...
...successful in making a popular appeal, professional football will deal a heavy blow at the spirit which has made football almost unique among college sports. Football has obtained its position as the college sport par excellence largely because of its freedom from the taint of commercialism. By nature a rough, and at times a brutal game, football is never theless dominated by the amateur spirit, and the thousands of boys and young men who play it in our schools and colleges do it for love of the game, and not from any ulterior consideration of future gain. The springing...