Word: problems
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...needless to tell those who have thought intelligently of the problem of physical development that Professor Sargent approves of boxing in its place and in moderation for certain people. It makes slow and heavy men active and energetic, improving 'the functional capacity of heart and lungs and stimulating the nervous system.' It makes non-combative men self-reliant and self-respectful. We might add to the professor's statement that boxing brings a large number of muscles into play, and is a good strengthener of the arms, back, and, above all, the legs; that it deepens the chest and strengthens...
...next number of Scribner's Magazine will contain a paper by Prof. Wm. James, of Harvard, discussing an interesting mental problem in which he will show how far the will can fill the mind with an idea and so influence action...
...colleges are evolving into universities. Whether the old-fashioned A. B. will give way to the masters and doctors degree, or be conferred at an earlier period in the University course or be given as a graduate certificate by first-class gymnasia, like Phillips Exeter Academy, is an interesting problem...
...order by its constitution and through its leaders favors arbitration as the mode of settling labor difficulties.- C. D. Wright in Journal of Economics, Jan., 1887; Bradstreets, May 29, 1886; June 5, 1886. Other references: McNeill, "Labor Movement the Problem of To-Day," chaps...
...first "library meeting" of the term was held at Dr. McCosh's parlors Wednesday night, where Mr. Johnson, who has the mental science fellowship, read a paper on some phases of the problem of knowledge, which received the most favorable criticism from all present. It is understood that Dr. McCosh contemplates a slight change in the management of these meetings so they will be more under the undergraduates charge. They have been such a wonderful success managed as they are, however, that but few wish to run the risk of making any charge whatever...