Word: lacking
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...19th century"?the continuous relation of all species to pre-existent life ?is an incontrovertible fact. Many laymen do not understand the scientific spirit which calls for constant revision of accepted theory in the light of new facts, but the discarding of unverified hypotheses does not argue lack of confidence in the methods of science...
...President's message is largely a counsel of dormancy. Nowhere is there the stimulating call for progress." His program, as far as outlined in his speech, is: 1) "Action"; 2) Tax reduction, especially on earned income; 3) a soldier bonus; 4) opposition to the Administration's lack of "constructive thought" on the railway question. He, too, has entered for the South Dakota primaries...
...chief drawback is the slowness of the process. A case may require a dozen operations before its discharge, for these things cannot be done in a single step. The anaesthesia and prevention of infection are of special importance. Much of the early War work was hampered by infection and lack of equipment. In plastic surgery flaps of skin and tissue are frequently moved from one part of the body to take the place of a defect in another. For instance, a strip of flesh will be dissected from the upper arm, leaving one end attached, and the free end grafted...
...somewhat beyond the point, however, to mention names in such a case. Indeed, the unity of the acting and the pictorial effects, and the lack of any attempt at claiming individual attention is what makes these plays the complete and rounded productions that they are. One does not feel that he has witnessed a theatrical performance--but rather the passing by of a delicate fresco come to life from the fourteenth century. In substance, in production, and in sympathetic understanding, the Club's presentation of the plays is of the best. Certainly the custom, with such unique opportunities for music...
...should help to make the Crimson attack far more dangerous than it was against Clark. The rest of the team will be unchanged with the possible exception of center. If the visiting center is of unusual height, McElroy may replace Combs. Combs is a very aggressive player, but his lack of height is a very considerable handicap...