Word: subjects
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...capacity of Professor Taussig there can be no question. No living American economist surpasses him in achievement or reputation. Doubtless those who like the old way of tariff-making--a compromise among selfish interests--would call him a "theorist." So he is; so any student of so intricate a subject must be. And his knowledge of theory qualifies him all the more to treat the subject broadly, with due regard to national needs. It makes little difference what precise place he occupies in the long range of opinion from the highest of high protection to the freest of free trade...
...Boston Society of Natural History offers annually through the provisions of the will of the late William Johnson Walker, two prizes for the best memoirs written in English on the subject proposed by a committee of the Society. For the best memoir presented a prize of $60 will be awarded; if, however, the memoir is one of marked merit, the amount may be increased to $100 at the discretion of the committee. The writer of the next best paper will be awarded a prize not exceeding $50. Prizes will not be awarded, however, unless the memoirs presented are of adequate...
...topic for 1917 and 1918 is: "Any Subject in the Field of Natural History...
...cases the memoirs are to be based on a considerable body of original and unpublished work, accompanied by a general review of the literature of the subject...
...have accepted my appointment to the commission subject to the confirmation of the Senate. The appointment will necessitate my going on a leave of absence but I do not intend to sever my connection with the University. I will continue my courses during the remainder of the first half-year until mid-years, after which I expect to be away. As to how long I will be on the Commission I can say nothing definite at present...