Word: horizons
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...later we actually captured a wee Heteronota bynoei, and in jubilation decided we were ready for the boat (this was the last species undiscovered). However, we viewed a great deal of empty horizon before Dr. Allen finally spotted her sails from the top of the beach; in the mean time we continued to collect, and got a few more reptiles--some in Dr. Allen's traps. In fact, we rushed out and shot and skinned one last wallaby while the Era was feeling her way through the reefs, and then went aboard as soon as she had anchored. The fishermen...
When the time comes to consider the effect of the present depression on American life, it will be found that not all the entries are in red ink. The times that try men's souls tend to extend their mental horizon as well. Though there has never been a lack of outspoken criticism in American, this criticism was never taken more seriously than today...
...summarize to the extent of saying that the House Plan as it is entails the current eating restrictions quite as a matter of logic; that the House Plan as it isn't is still below the horizon; and that the real question, which is whether the proposed ideal is a proper ideal, is about due to be relegated to someone's sociology thesis? Francis Woodbridge...
...only too true that there is little emphasis on thought in present day instruction. With the College Board Examinations for secondary schools and the generals in college always looming on the horizon, reason is sublimated to memory, critical thought to an encyclopedic knowledge. Conclusions are taught while the processes by which the conclusions were gained are overlooked. The so-called "Photographic mind" is encouraged while thinking powers are allowed to lie fallow...
...sketch of a tardy couple on a wharf watching a liner disappear on the horizon with the caption below "Don't just stand there. De Something!" Dr. Wells says is a perfect illustration of one of the many things that drives people insane. The picture of a fireman training a great stream of water on a blazing building and exclaiming "Geez, I hope the chief is watching," is the best medium that there is to show an inexperienced student that every individual on earth desires praise...