Word: humanitarian
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...good one, but the method of the work is extremely sensible and practical. Its "missionary work" is not an attempt to inflate those among whom they work with a transient religious fervor, but to better them spiritually, morally, mentally and, indirectly as a result, physically. The work is truly "humanitarian and philanthropic." That it is of value the recognition of the Fish Commission attests...
...idea of those interested is to make this reading room a gathering place for the better class of men and it is hoped that the University at large will become interested in this work which is both humanitarian and philanthropic. Any one who is interested may obtain further information from W. W. Comfort, 42 Hastings Hall...
...some account to his fellow men. The turning of the thought of the time more and more to the welfare of the masses is doubtless an influence from without, affecting in this same direction the university and the student The result, thoroughly inevitable and legitimate, is an unaffected humanitarian impulse, sustained in one man or another, as the case may be, by varied personal, moral, or religious motives...