Word: topic
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Turning from a discussion of amateur dramatics to the general topic of the theatrical element in America, Mr. Eaton deplored the present attitude of the public towards the stage. "The theatrical condition of America today is almost pitiful", he said, declaring that the people at large have no more interest in the stage and are feeding on entertainment which is not calculated to test their intelligence in the slightest degree...
...Magill, Field Secretary of the National Education Association, will explain the origin, backing, and present status of the bill, while Dr. L. B. Murlin, President of Boston University, will be the principal spokesman under the main topic of the effect in Massachusetts. The program will include talks on "Educational Research and Investigation", "Physical Education", Americanization of Removal of Illiteracy", "Teachers' Salaries", "Training of Teachers" and "Rural Education...
Through the generosity of Mr. Richard Sears '91, a prize has been offered for meritorious work in the Division of History, Government and Economics. The topic for this year's essay is as follows: Are Trade Unions a benefit or detriment at the present time to Labor...
...subject will be the same. Men are to be allowed free choice of either side of the topic, and full details concerning times and judges will be announced as soon as arrangements have been completed...
...subjects. Now an Assyrian restaurant proprietor seizes his attention; a moment later, he will be discussing the latest New York "best seller". His scope is indefinite. Nor is he a vague romantic, blinded by fancy to the disagreeable realities of situations and personality, for he treats each new topic with a calculating steadiness that is pleasing, as much in its solid sanity as in its unique charm...