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...states, and improved communications and transportation have, by annihilating time and space, made our present opportunity greater than that of 1776. Men must face the alternative of law or war. It is a change that is far off-few will see it--but it is coming with the sure tread of an epoch in world history, and it is the duty of all citizens, all states and all nations to so help in its hastening that the time will soon come when the world will enjoy that much to be desired condition of "peace on earth, and good will...
What's the tramping and measured tread of feet...
...work of the chorus was exceptionally good. All the numbers were given with snap and smoothness and at no time did the opera drag. The large audience applauded especially the solo by Mr. Neal and the chorus, "With Catlike Tread," and the duet of Miss Campbell and Mr. Waterhouse, "All is Prepared...
...sodding of old, worn out patches of grass without a feeling of satisfaction. Indeed the college has gone to a good deal of trouble and expense in so doing, and it would seem as if every one ought to be considerate enough not to cut across and tread upon the newly planted sod. Time may be precious with a good many of us, but the time saved by short cuts across the grass is not of enough importance to warrant the justification of the act. Paths have been made through the yard in every direction, and to tramp over...
...deep in mud. Now the expenditure of ten dollars would right this state of things: a small tile pipe would remedy the first defect, and a few hours labor straightening the stones would remedy the second. Let us hope that the authorities who are so eager that we shall tread in straight paths, will at least make them easy for our weary feet as possible...