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...left Pilot Hughes dependent upon maps and city lights below. He recognized the lights of Kansas City, St. Louis, Indianapolis at hour intervals. Near Indianapolis a tailwind lifted his speed to 295 m.p.h., carried him past Columbus in 35 minutes. There the moon came up, gave him a definite guidepost to the Atlantic Coast, which he reached in another 105 minutes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Transport: Nothing Sensational | 1/27/1936 | See Source »

Thus, Harvard and Princeton no longer need to resort to ill feelings and emotional reactions to settle differences. But, aside from the present significance of the agreement, it should serve as a guidepost for all future occasions and as an example to other contesting colleges as well. There is no need for legal decisions when sportsmanship prevails. The Daily Princetonian...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Sportsmanship | 5/13/1935 | See Source »

...foundation of sincerity, is one of the most valuable things in the world. It cheers when nothing else would make an impression. It gives a thrill of which no human agency is capable. A smile has changed the whole course of a human life. A smile serves as a guidepost at a turning point for a man who is hesitating at the intersection of two paths. A smile is the sun that dissipates the clouds of despair. It is just the ray of light that many a soul needs to make life seem preferable to death. It is the cheapest...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: Rockefeller Philosophy | 12/12/1927 | See Source »

Selfridge & Co.'s department store in London, the embodiment of these reflections, was founded in 1909. Its building in Oxford Street is a guidepost for beautiful store architecture. Sales people address clients by name. In 17 years it has become, except possibly for Harrod's, the greatest retail store in England...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: London Store | 9/20/1926 | See Source »

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