Word: vastness
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...country and adequate defense for the nation, has unquestionably demonstrated its superiority over any other system that has ever been put forward. Then why not adopt it? is the question in the minds of everyone when he has finished this book. And when we think of the vast sums that are spent each day in luxuries and pleasures and in building magnificent public buildings in insignificant towns, we wonder more than ever how long it will take Congress to awake to the needs of the country...
Many of your are going forth into the different walks of life, and it is well that you should do so; for I believe, as do the vast majority of professional soldiers, that "Peace hath its victories no less renowned than war." And your military spirit is going to help you to aid in the preservation of peace, or its quick restoration if conflict comes...
...country; picturing the story has become almost an essential to the success of the modern newspaper. Advertisers as well as newspaper editors have been quick to appreciate the value of photographic reproduction and the art department today is one of the most important factors in journalism. The vast majority of newspaper readers wish to see as well as read. Not a little of this change in attitude may be traced directly to the tremendous appeal which the movies have made upon the American public within the last decade. Newspaper illustration has percolated down through into publications other than the dailies...
...formal opening and dedication of the new Technology buildings on June 12, 13 and 14 will mark the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of that institution. A vast and elaborate masque and pageant, "Technology and Civilization," a three-day river carnival, together with many meetings, exhibitions and reunions will make this one of the greatest celebrations ever held in New England...
...getting well under way. There are, of course, the difficulties of accustoming the Freshmen to new methods and of changing and correcting their faults, but even in the few days that there has been spring practice, much improvement can be seen. Getting out on the water will make a vast difference with these crews also...