Word: matter
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...times of young men that did not make good, that in some cases Harvard turns out "educated fools." Well, I worked hard for twenty years to send my son to Harvard feeling that where I had nothing in the line of education, my children should have the highest, no matter what tremendous sacrifices I would have to make. After many years he is at last in Harvard and as splendid a young man with sterling qualities that ought to stand for large things in the world. What was my surprise when at mid-years they advised him to drop...
...Freshman Red Book must be returned to Notman's Studio by this afternoon at 4 o'clock, since the pictures must be ready by April 15. The proofs preferred should be marked so that the work may be done promptly. The co-operation of the Freshmen in this matter will greatly facilitate the work of the committee...
...present there seems to be an apathy in regard to the whole matter which is most surprising; for it is clearly the duty of every undergraduate to give close consideration to the question, and, if possible to register his opinion. By this means the Overseers will be provided with an indication of the feelings of a considerable number of men now in the University, and a large body of the alumni will be brought to a realization of the seriousness of the step proposed...
...hoped that some constructive solution of the financial difficulty other than the one now offered will be presented; certainly no such will be made if the whole question is left without discussion by a large majority of Harvard men. At present it is a matter for serious discussion and investigation by every man interested in the University, whether undergraduate or alumnus...
...lecture on "Municipal Government" last night, Mayor Curley showed how much standardization and particularly departmental co-operation were needed and how little they had progressed. We have made less advance in municipal administration than in any equally important economic matter...