Word: wealth
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...York "protection" associations has been delivering a lecture which is remarkable for its originality. Dr. Hamlin's idea is that each nation should endeavor to confine its trade as much as possible to its own limits. "That nation," says he, "is surpassing all others in the accumulation of wealth that has the largest volume of home commerce and industries." According to the Times newspaper of New York, Middlebury College, of which Dr. Hamlin is president, "will before very long be the richest college in this or any other country, provided, of course, the trustees, faculty and students, put into practice...
...Professor Sophocles' power as a teacher it may be said he was not well adapted to the general work of instructing undergraduates; for advanced scholars, however, his influence was very stimulating, and his great knowledge of Greek literature gave him a wealth of ready and familiar illustrations. He was a great admirer of the 'Arabian Nights' and knew the whole of it, some almost believe, by heart. He has sometimes mentioned as the three best books, the Bible, the 'Arabian Nights,' and 'Don Quixote.' They contained the most, he is supposed to have thought, of the philosophy of life...
...Americans, and in a country where the wealthy and hence the cultured class is as yet so small compared with the bulk of the population, the question of practical education will never rest. The main object looked at in a new country is the acquisition of wealth, and any education which will not aid in the gaining of that object is looked upon as worthless. The idea of education for its own sake, or for the culture which it brings with it, has not as yet gained a hold upon the American people, although this charge would be denied with...
...seems strange to an Englishman that so different a system can prevail in this country with any degree of success. It is true, however, that the possession of land in the district, which he seeks to represent, is of great value to the English candidate, so also is wealth and social position...
...subjects for the Cobden Club medal are : 1. "The Financial Policy of the United States Concerning the Present Surplus of Revenue." 2. "The Effect of a Customs Tariff on Wages." 3. "The Effect of the Public Lands of the United States on the Growth of our National Wealth." This completion is open to any undergraduate of the college. The essays must be handed in by May 1, 1884, and the awards will be made by the following judges : Prof. Dunbar, Prof. Laughlin and Hon. Hamilton A. Hill...