Word: uppermost
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...matter uppermost in his mind, probably, would in any case not be the question of passing his idle hours, but of keeping his hours from being idle. Joseph Hergesheimer solved the problem quite simply. He would take ten blank books, and write his own literature to order...
What course must the Senior pursue in order to get rid of his household effects in the most efficient way? The natural impulse is to take them to the man for whom they seem to be logically intended--the second-hand furniture dealer. And this thought-would surely be uppermost in the minds of those who are leaving, were it not that Economics A had so forcibly impressed upon them the enormous advantage of doing away with the middleman. So another course suggests itself: let the departing Senior dispose of his furniture directly to the Sophomore...
...understandable; in fact it expresses a noble ideal, and since the committee is in an influential position, its words must be heeded. Unfortunately, to our way of thinking, the conception of such a memorial seems to indicate a confusion of relative values. In the fear of putting utilitarian motives uppermost, the committee goes too far to the other extreme, and forgets that however fine abstract memories may be, and however eager the University is to express its gratitude in the most ideal terms, still there is a higher ideal--the humanitarian. To perpetuate the Past is a purpose with which...
...problems of industrial relations between labor and capital are uppermost in society today," he continued, "and if the college man wants to make a real contribution toward the solution of these problems, he must be fully equipped mentally. In other words, the man who goes into industry must have a broad, through preparation for his work...
...rendered during the nine years of his association with the Dean's office; but are pleased that he will continue his connection with the University as a professor of government. He has shown firmness and judgment in dealing with the problems that the Dean's office continually faces. Uppermost in his consideration has always been the best interests of the men in College and he has striven unceasingly to follow their wishes when that was feasible. Particularly is he remembered for the active part he took in the establishment of the Freshman dormitories...