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...case of the dance, the two bodies are in closer proximity! They are in rhythmical motion, one against the other, and the stimulus of music, as well as bodily contact, is there to heighten the danger of wreck or ruin...
...election day approaches, it is rumored that the President's campaign managers will utilize this fact as a slogan. Supporters of Coolidge have always considered him a "men of destiny," and the chance occurrence of his birthday coming on the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is expected to heighten this reputation. But by the law of averages, there will be 300,000 people in the United States who will not consider the President a "man of destiny," because their own birthdays come on the same date. The campaign managers claim, however, that in such cases the coincidence of celebrating...
...true that the American colleges are, from an ideal point of view, altogether too paternalistic. The standardized requirements for admission, as well as for graduation tend to put the stamp of uniformity upon the college course as whole. While for the undergraduate, routine work, routine attendance, and routine examinations heighten this general tendency. All these factors have had a restraining effect upon independent intellectual endeavor. The stimulus to such effort is deadened by the continual pressure of every-day requirements. Then, too, many professors have slipped into the habit of assuming only a routine interest on the part of their...
...year or half a lifetime, then, after a few minutes of musical massage, jump in and accomplish feats to astonish the natives. But when the preliminary drill has been faithfully performed, such a period of relaxation before the final effort, be it examination, art or business, does marvelously heighten the powers of concentrated effort. --Boston Globe...
...Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 30.--Mr. Bryan said today: "The -- is cast. From this moment we are all--. Our shores were invaded at dawn. Before sunset one--volunteers will spring to arms.'" Dashes are less cumbersome than (word or words deleted by the censor). In certain cases they may even heighten the effect produced by the news. As in this case: "-- --, L. I., Feb. 30.-- "Colonel -- gave out the following sentiment this afternoon: "-- and my -- -- will go.'" Every American will understand, yet the size of our land forces will not be betrayed. --New Republic...