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Word: possessed (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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That Mr. Castle should sound such a drab note is altogether fitting. He is well aware of the allure which government seals possess, an allure which he frankly disowns and discourages. But in his last paragraph the writer stresses another reason for entering into the employ of the United States, the knowledge that one is serving his country effectively. This may seem like romantic idealism to those who scoff at the dignity of public office, but it must be the most satisfactory remuneration for such labor...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PRO PATRIA | 1/27/1932 | See Source »

...much is known as to the quality of play which the Minnesota stickmen will display as compared with the fast game which has sent the Crimson through a difficult schedule with considerable success. They are reputed to play an open, hard-checking game, and possess a forward line which has excited much favorable comment all over the country. But if the University skaters can shake off these invaders, and then follow with wins over Dartmouth and Yale, there will be no dispute as to the claims which they will hold forth on the collegiate championship of the country...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HOCKEY TEAM BATTLES MINNESOTA AT GARDEN | 1/14/1932 | See Source »

...which even vision cannot pierce. The Conference also voted that Mr. Hoover be petitioned to appoint a student to the Geneva disarmament conference, an appointment with which it is difficult to cavil. The delegate will probably do little good to the conference for it is impossible for him to possess the facts which might make him effective. But he will learn the difficulties with which foreign negotiations are fraught and he will, if appointed, lend concrete proof to the fact that American youth is, at least, interested in the peace of the world...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SWORDS INTO PLOWSHARES | 1/4/1932 | See Source »

...placed a decided emphasis on individualism, which is much to be desired. As Dr. Perry himself aptly termed it, it is a "getting at the individual boy." It has been said of the human being, as has been said of a whole people, that when he ceases to possess "individuality," his progress ends. Mass education makes it all the more possible for this precious quality to be lost. Mr. Harkness's gift to Exeter, on the other hand, has put emphasis on treating the students as distinct individuals, or to quote the principal of the Horace Mann School...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: In Another Element | 12/16/1931 | See Source »

This ideal man is to have a formidable sum of attributes. In the first place, he is to possess a broad knowledge that will enable him to visualize the needs of the community and fashion the educational scheme of his school accordingly. Such a man is expected to accept a position that yields a salary seldom exceeding four figures...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: UTOPIAN | 12/8/1931 | See Source »

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