Word: mereness
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Yale University, lectured on "Philosophy and Life" in Emerson J last evening. Dr. Ladd explained the relation between philosophy and life as being one of mutual need. True philosophy today demands dedication to the cause of the betterment of human welfare, and not to mere theoretical speculation...
...vote in the 1912 election today. The officers chosen are to be its permanent leaders. The class so far has been particularly fortunate in having real unity. In the three years past the officers have had the support and admiration of the entire class, rather than of a mere politically successful clique, and the spirit that has resulted must be counted as one of the strongest factors that will determine 1912's future success...
...Noble. The key note of his lecture might be said to be an appeal to accept Christianity on faith as a guide to the highest welfare of life. When still a young man Dr. Grenfell came to realize what for him were the three great adventures of life--"the mere living," the medical profession, and a Christian faith carried out in service...
...CRIMSON--the Yale Game number of the Lampoon is the largest ever published, the reading matter alone exceeding the former record by twelve pages. As to the advertisements--all college men should be glad to see the Lampoon in such a flourishing condition financially. It is obvious that mere bulk is not necessarily an advantage. I have known periods, even in the history of the Lampoon, when it would have been a distinct disadvantage to all but the sleepless at the Infirmary, but during the past few months, I think, we have all welcomed extra pages. This time the twelve...
...been answered. He argues that if the Freshman does not care enough to answer a letter, he will care still less to see its writer. Yet a very little thought must convince him how many other reasons there may be for his not having received an answer, other than mere in difference on the part of his advisee. The letter might not have reached the advisee, or his reply might now be lying without any means of being forwarded in the post office at the town where the adviser first wrote. Give the Freshman the benefit of the doubt...