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...Committee has decided to publish in the Harvard Alumni Bulletin a series of brief articles on various phases of the University in which it is thought that the alumni will be interested, each prepared by an expert on the subject. It is hoped that they will both enlighten and hearten the alumni. No graduate who understands the present greatness of Harvard will be shaken in his allegiance by temporary disappointments, however grievous they may seem for the moment. For Harvard goes steadily forward...
...return of Metaxas will give the Conservatives the vigorous leader whom they now lack. With Venizelos back in France, cordially hated by both Royalists and Republicans, the able Metaxas is free to work for a later return of the Glücksburg or some other monarchy. His return will hearten the Royalists to intense activity, as he is looked upon as the cleverest man in Greece. As a military leader he is regarded very highly, both in Greece and in Germany, where he was called the "Little Moltke." Kaiser Wilhelm used to say of him: "If I had five...
...protection of women in industry. Great difference of opinion have existed, and probably will continue to exist, concerning the most effective means of affording protection against under-payment, and no all will approve the particular proposal which the President has made; but his public committal to the principle will hearten workers in this cause everywhere...