Word: generals
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Scribner's--"Across the Cordilleras in Winter," by A. B. Ruhl '99; "The General Manager," by R. Herrick '90; "The Peace of Love," by H. Hagedorn...
...convinced that the existence of an iniquitous system of commercial exploitation and of the most inhuman atrocities in the Congo Free State, has been proved beyond a reasonable doubt. We are confirmed in this opinion by the understanding that you have recently received from our Consul General in that country, an official report establishing the charges which have been brought against Leopold's government...
...emphasis? said Dr. McClure. Emphasis is used by us to indicate special significance for our own sakes and for the influence we desire to exert. Thus it is well for us to consider what things are of proeminent importance. As we study the life of Christ, we find the general principle exemplified in his life of laying emphasis on affirmative rather than on negative things. He was a constructionist...
...preparation of a speech it is sometimes necessary to read it off from the written page, but in general the best method is to have clearly in mind what you are going to say, and then let the words and the gestures take care of themselves. Three helps to effectiveness in public speaking are wide reading and familiarity with the Bible, the judicious introduction of humor, and above all, earnestness. Earnestness is of paramount importance, because no audience will believe a man who does not believe in himself
...year ago one of the ablest men who ever had a hand in our athletic control was dropped from the Committee in order to comply with the new recommendations. The three Deans, it was believed, would be relieved of much of the responsibility by the intended appointment of a general athletic manager. Until very recently no such manager was appointed, and the time of three very busy men was accordingly heavily taxed. At first the Deans did not altogether understand the work, but now they are in touch with the conditions and are proving most efficient members of the committee...