Word: mightly
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...brass and iron men to the needs of a more heterogeneous society than existed in Periclean Athens. But there is a sensible presentation of the modern problem with sensible emphasis on the need for right feeling among representative men. The ideas are not presented with as much persuasiveness as might be wished. Outstanding is the annoying fault of unnecessary repetition of phrases and explanations, as for example the constant definition of mana and miasma, which in the 538 pages of the book makes the reading frequently tedious. All the way through, there is a curious uncertainty on the part...
Taken then, all in all, and viewed from the standpoint of what it is meant to be, and not what it might be, "Five Men of Frankfort" deals very acceptably with a story which can perhaps never fail to arouse the interest and to some extent the wonder of the reader...
...command any readers. The Daily Emerald of the University of Oregon in order to comply with this rule has abolished its editorial column, substituting letters from the student body on subjects of general university interest. As a result, any excess verbiage with which the editorial writers might have loaded the paper has been replaced by concise remarks of the individual student...
...chief requirements for such work are care, accuracy, intelligence, and attention to detail. Perhaps this might all be covered by the term "commercial honesty." First, ability to see the facts; second, to draw intelligent conclusions without any blatantly blind optimism, and finally, to make intelligent recommendations based on the two foregoing characteristics. The rewards in such a field are probably not as great as in the sales department; at the same time there is probably not the same tremendous pressure placed upon those who are functioning in this field. The rewards do exist however, in this field and men entering...
...also adopting the hurdy-gurdy hobby: and when the Democratic campaign deficit is considered, a solution presents itself. New York is notable for huge parades at the slightest provocation. Lead by bands of leaders grinding out from hurdy-gurdies the strains of "Sidewalks of New York", a Democratic parade might certainly bestir sympathetic bystanders to sacrifice their pocket change. Such a method might overcome any financial difficulties of the party and insure Democratic forcasts for 1932, which are now overdue...