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...only possible occasion for such depressing optimism is the report of the doings of Mount Etna in Sicily. Granting that Italy could be no hotter than New England, yet such heat plus the temperature of molten lava must call up memories of Dante and his Inferno. Therefore the unselfish faith of the people, of Linguaglossa must be colossal, for they have approached within scorching distance of the lava to pray for their city...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: "LET US ALL JOIN--" | 6/21/1923 | See Source »

...great many years; that of the latter is more recent. The great department was that of psychology which, under G. Stanley Hall, achieved international note. There were also well known departments of biology, chemistry, physics, history, social science and education. And in general the university was known for the unselfish spirit of scientific research which there existed. This was all prior to the beginning of the present administration...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: President Atwood | 6/11/1923 | See Source »

...followed the current history of Russia may find this action a hopeful sign of responsibility reassumed. Should communism fall again to support its own people. American aid may be more hesitant; but for this act of charity now ending Americans may be proud of themselves and especially of the unselfish band of people who have administered their gift...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: STARVATION RATIONS | 6/8/1923 | See Source »

Speaking upon the power of following God, Dr. Gray said that it could be acquired by submission and by leading an honest, pure, and unselfish life. The greatest barrier between man and God is man's self-sufficiency", said Dr. Gray "A proud man never sees...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: DISCUSSES SECRET OF POWER | 4/27/1923 | See Source »

...will be something of a revelation to the stay-at-homes and to the annual Paris-in-a-day Americans as well. If the Passion Players are able to line their purses, they will at least render us some quittance and they will bear their treasure home to an unselfish cause...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BREAD FOR ART | 4/24/1923 | See Source »

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