The Chautauquan: Organ of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific CircleChautauqua Press, 1912 |
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Page 16 - Whereas, Heredity plays a most important part in the transmission of crime, idiocy and imbecility. "Therefore, Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana. That on and after the passage of this Act it shall be compulsory for each and every institution in the State entrusted with the care of confirmed criminals, idiots, rapists and imbeciles, to appoint upon its staff, in addition...
Page 79 - Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
Page 346 - These are the days when birds come back, A very few, a bird or two, To take a backward look. These are the days when skies put on The old, old sophistries of June, — A blue and gold mistake. Oh, fraud that cannot cheat the bee, Almost thy plausibility Induces my belief, Till ranks of seeds their witness bear, And softly through the altered air Hurries a timid leaf! Oh, sacrament of summer days, Oh, last communion in the haze, Permit a child to join, Thy sacred emblems to partake, Thy consecrated...
Page 204 - WITNESS, ye men and angels; now Before the Lord we speak ; To him we make our solemn vow, A vow we dare not break : 2 That,, long as life itself shall last, Ourselves to Christ we yield ; Nor from his cause will we depart, Or ever quit the field. 3 We trust not in our native strength, But on his grace rely, That, with returning wants, the Lord Will all our need supply.
Page 199 - And day by day, continuing stedfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they did take their food with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God, and having favour with all the people.
Page 135 - Social welfare demands for every family a safe and sanitary home; healthful surroundings; ample and pure running water inside the house; modern and sanitary toilet conveniences for its exclusive use, located inside the building; adequate sunlight and ventilation; reasonable fire protection; privacy; rooms of sufficient size and number to decently house the members of the family; freedom from dampness; prompt, adequate collection of all waste materials. These fundamental requirements for normal living...
Page 89 - God ! from out whose hand The centuries fall like grains of sand, We meet today, united, free, And loyal to our land and thee , To thank thee for the era done, And trust thee for the opening one.
Page 134 - ... as the public element in industry demands. The movement for honest weights and measures has its counterpart in industry. All tallies, scales, and check systems should be open to public inspection and inspection of committees of the workers concerned. Changes in wage rates, systems of dockage, bonuses, and all other modifications of the wage contract should be posted, and wages should be paid in cash at least every two weeks.
Page 346 - These are the days when Birds come back — A very few — a Bird or two — To take a backward look. These are the days when skies resume The old — old sophistries of June — A blue and gold mistake. Oh fraud that cannot cheat the Bee — Almost thy plausibility Induces my belief. Till ranks of seeds their witness bear — And softly thro' the altered air Hurries a timid leaf.
Page 80 - Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort : thou hast given commandment to save me ; for thou art my rock and my fortress.