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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...selection of authenticated pictures and cartoons. The book is an example of the modern movement to teach general history by means of the visual appeal. It is an exceptionally valuable "pictorial review" of the story of our people. The illustrations occupy more than half the space and at first sight appear to be the more important part of the work, but the text, admirably and tersely expressed, is an indispensible supplement. The manner of organization of the pictures in such a fashion that they, in themselves, unfold a coherent, though sketchy, story of the American people, is most commendable...
...doctors were unable to assign any particular cause for it. In six weeks under Mr. Neudorf the action of the facial muscles was entirely restored. Another man who had been fencing with his room-mate was pierced through the eye by the point of a foil, and although the sight was not impaired, his entire left side was paralyzed. Leaving college for the year, he placed himself in charge of Mr. Neudorf when he returned the following September, and finally succeeded in having his arm and leg function, although he walked with a very slight limp...
...thousand Newport women swooped down upon the House of Commons. Never had such a sight been seen in London since the days of the suffragettes. The swoop was made to greet Reginald Clarry, M.P. for Newport. They wanted to be shown around the House. The rules forbid any member receiving more than 50 guests at any one time, so Mr. Clarry had to depute 10 of his colleagues to look after 950 of the ladies. Finally, they departed in 30 charabancs. Reginald was reported to have withstood the ordeal "with remarkable fortitude...
Hydrogen Arguments. While helium is exceedingly light as compared with air, it is somewhat heavier than hydrogen. The total lift of a helium-filled dirigible is accordingly some 10% less than that of the hydrogen-filled airship. The difference does not appear important at first sight, but the total lift of the gas carries the structure, the motors and the crew. It is only the last 20% or so that is available for carrying fuel, and hence a difference of 10% in the gross lift may spell a difference of 50% in the fuel-carrying capacity. On long-distance flights...
...fray. The general feeling now is that if the University five can maintain the pace set Wednesday in routing the Green it will be able to silence the Bulldog's growl in his very den. Tonight's task is to down the St. Francis team in stride without losing sight of the imminent objective contest with the Blue...