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Page 39
... force wholly for- eign to the agrarian assumptions . The great- est of the new forces was the technological revolution which set loose the power of steam - in boats on the western waters , somewhat later in railways , and eventually in ...
... force wholly for- eign to the agrarian assumptions . The great- est of the new forces was the technological revolution which set loose the power of steam - in boats on the western waters , somewhat later in railways , and eventually in ...
Page 120
... forces . It is neither necessary nor desirable that an exclusive hamlet system be brought about in order to secure these ends . The problem before the commission is to suggest means whereby this development may be directed and hastened ...
... forces . It is neither necessary nor desirable that an exclusive hamlet system be brought about in order to secure these ends . The problem before the commission is to suggest means whereby this development may be directed and hastened ...
Page 123
... forces that have built up the city and town school have caused the neglect of the country school . It is probable that the farming popu- lation will willingly support better schools as soon as it becomes convinced that the schools will ...
... forces that have built up the city and town school have caused the neglect of the country school . It is probable that the farming popu- lation will willingly support better schools as soon as it becomes convinced that the schools will ...
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