Word: steps
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...evoke the customary platitudinous ponderosities relative to the development of corporate personalities within each of the seven units, and to necessitate praise for those whose initiative conceived and brought forth the new paper. Suffice it to say, in this connection, that, considered from a moderately broad viewpoint, the step seems inevitable...
...issuance of currency which is not redeemable in gold, in a nation which is not redeemable in gold, in a nation which is on the gold standard, is what is ordinarily meant by inflation. This is what the advocates of the plan have in mind, believing that such a step would put more money into circulation and raise prices. To date, the suggestion has had no result other than a flurry in the price of the dollar on foreign markets...
...currency is a real factor in the prevention of such economic extremities as the present depression. The claims of Technocracy show that it is not; the exponents of socialistic reform have long belittled its importance; and even common-sense replies in the negative. By adopting so drastic a step as inflation, the nation not only places itself in a doubtful position, but it affirms that the basis of the present troubles lies no deeper than the workings of the monetary system. The more lasting complications which have brought about the present troubles are therefore, disregarded. In any case, inflation...
...letter with what has been, perhaps, the outstanding forward step in secondary school affairs in the past decade--the building of the Addison Gallery of American Art at Andover and the subsequent training in a field hitherto almost completely neglected by schools. That this beautiful little gallery with its remarkably fine collection will be an inspiration to other schools is certain, that it has been a success at Andover no one who saw the exhibition of student paintings last spring will deny...
...That, regardless of Mr. Howard's defense, Andover has scarcely kept step with Exeter in matters educational, has rather turned her attention to new and expensive equipment...