Word: work
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...bring about this reform the scientific method is most effective. Reformers and would be reformers must sift the matter to the core, they must go to work and examine systems deemed defective. They must study the grievances and their causes, and they will then, and only then see the evil as it really is. But for a reformer to devote himself to all reforms would be a senseless task. He must choose some single thing which he thinks needs reforming and do his best to bring about the desired reform. He must not work alone, however; he must join...
...reform which will be applicable to positions which require executive ability; to positions such as United States marshals, collectors of customs, and postmasters of all degrees. The president has to appoint three officers per-day to positions in various parts of the Union, and naturally cannot do his work efficiently; some change must be made and the best remedy is a competitive examination...
...LOWELL.The Camera club held a competitive exhibit of photographs taken by members, on Monday night. Gregory, '92, received the award for the best piece of work shown...
...work of tearing down the halls of the two literary societies, Whig and Clio, at Princeton, has been stopped, owing to the strong feeling among graduates against destroying these buildings...
...work on Hastings Hall was finished last week and it was expected that the building would be ready for occupancy last Friday On inspection, however, it was found that the painting in the entries was not acceptable. The painting is now being done again, and will surely be finished this week. It is almost certain that students will be permitted to take possession next Monday...