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Word: learnedly (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Cortissoz answered, "for education rests entirely in the individual. It is wholly in his power to cultivate his mind and imagination or not. It is true, however, that Englishmen graduate from their colleges really educated. They learn from what I call the habit of mind, but only because the tradition of learning in English colleges is deeper than here. I am strongly in favor of a purely elective system of education, where the student is given a great deal of freedom...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: WRITERS JOIN IN PRAISE OF LIBERAL EDUCATION | 4/23/1924 | See Source »

...arguments that spring football is harmless to the college at large, beneficial to those engaged, and a necessary measure to keep up with rival colleges. They naively point out that the members of the spring football squad obtain splendid exercise in the fresh air, and that they learn some of the fundamentals of the game, which make invaluable equipment for next fall. Great advantages are claimed for the keeping of men's minds on the all-important goal--a successful season, a winning team. And, of course, if Amherst does a thing, Williams must do it. That appears...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: COMMENT | 4/21/1924 | See Source »

Harry M. Daugherty, onetime U. S. Attorney General: "My son, Draper, was reported to have obtained a job as an extra in a picture entitled Helen's Babies now being produced in the neighborhood of Los Angeles. He issued a statement in which he expressed a desire to learn the business...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Imaginary Interviews: Apr. 21, 1924 | 4/21/1924 | See Source »

...become a hypnotist "par excellence". You can learn self mastery and concentration of your will. Best methods published. Send for circular G. W. Kaulback, 95 Waltham St. Boston...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Practical Psychology--Hypnotism | 4/9/1924 | See Source »

...Will learn To Use Heat Now Wasted...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THRILLING EXPERIMENTS ARE SYMPOSIUM FEATURE | 4/9/1924 | See Source »

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