Word: safe
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...wish to one and all of our fellow-workers in the war a safe return from the scenes of their labors. They have added lustre even to the fame of Harvard; and have forged a new and enduring link in the bonds of loyal regard by which we shall ever be united. Believe me, My dear Mr. President, ARTHUR JAMES BALFOUR...
...education after the War, there is present no topic bearing directly upon the problem of elementary education, and yet what could be more important? It may be platitudinous to say that the whole is made up of the parts, yet we seem to believe that to make the world safe for democracy, it is first necessary to think of plans for training a democracy that is safe for the world. It is folly to believe we can create a democratic state through and by the ideals of its leader only. Such a state must be evanescent in character. Democracy...
...known for the last two years that he had a very serious malady, which nearly ended his life in Paris in the year 1916. And he has known that a surgical operation was needed to make his condition safe, but he never could find the time for it. He felt that he was on the firing line as much as if he were at the front in France and that neglect of pressing Government service would be desertion. After the signing of the armistice he found time at last to take thought for his own health...
...skating rink, however, the river has one serious handicap. There is no safe place to leave shoes or surplus clothing. A skater must either be burdened by carrying these cumbersome things with him or trust them to the uncertain honesty of the small boys along the banks, who may or may not be present at the time of reckoning. To abolish this inconvenience the Locker Room of either the Weld or University Boat Club should be opened for use. Possible confusion of articles could be avoided by keeping an attendant there to check them for a small...
...advocated a resumption of the pre-war system "with as few changes as possible." With the exception of the fact that certain unessential expenses, such as the southern trip for the baseball team and the prolonged stay at Red Top for the crew, might well be discouraged, it is safe to say that this is what the University wants...