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Dates: during 1920-1929
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However, in spite of all such gloomy prognostications, it is only fair to say that there are no signs evident of any diminishing popularity in "Ham and--" or other forms of comestibles. There is no reason to prevent any man from cutting down to two meals a day--if he wants to. All science, economics, and efficiency suggest it. But one is tempted to respect the old story of the economical farmer and his cow. Finding by accident that a little sawdust mixed in her daily bran did no harm, he gradually increased the proportion of sawdust. Everything worked like...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE FULL DINNER PAIL | 5/1/1922 | See Source »

...correspondent of the "Manchester Guardian" are just the opposite. "If the army could save the nation from the calamities bound to follow the acceptance of the treaty I think it justifiable for them to use their strength to that end." Indeed as a last resort "the army may prevent elections which are only the blinds of an alien government." Perhaps the former "president" of the republic has forgotten the "Rump Parliament" and Cromwell the friend of the Irish...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: "LIAR!" | 4/29/1922 | See Source »

...possible. Several instructors already have exempted Seniors from tests in the coming two weeks and others have extended the time limit for Seniors on term reports. If this were made a general custom the back of the pre-Divisional grind would be broken. The main objection, apparently, that has prevented such action is the fear that a precedent would be established giving the students an opening for further letting down of the bars. There seems to be no real grounds for such a fear. If a fretting horse is given free rein, it does not mean he is running away...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: TIME OUT | 4/25/1922 | See Source »

...Some people will say that a series of requirements such as I have outlined would tend to make the profession undemocratic. This I must admit, but we can't let every one in. A college education and a moral examination are prime requisites if we are to prevent the bar association from deteriorating into a criminal reformatory...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FAVORS MORAL TEST FOR ALL APPLICANTS TO BAR | 4/14/1922 | See Source »

...that the rates may at all times conform to existing conditions". The other provisions are of secondary importance; the first allows for American or foreign valuation, according to the reliability of the foreign rating; the second, for additional duties to counteract unfair competition; and the third, for duties to prevent discrimination against our over-seas commerce...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PRESIDENTIAL TARIFF | 4/13/1922 | See Source »

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