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“In spite of its faults, therefore, it is impossible to condemn the novel entirely, though it is difficult to read it without feelings of sorrow that so vigorous a pen should be employed in so vulgar a manner.”
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Forman, Samuel Eagle. Advanced civics: the spirit, the form, and the function of the American government. [*]$1.25. Century.
Dr. Forman says, “I have constantly kept in mind the truth that instruction in Civics should have for its aim the indoctrination of the learner in sound notions of political morality.... In Part I. the underlying principles of our government are presented. The essentials are placed first in order.... In Part II. is an account of the governmental machine. In Part III. the every-day work of government is considered and the practical problems connected with the work are discussed.”
“A thoughtful, compact, direct, and comprehensive account of the machinery, operation, and problems of the governmental system.”
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Fortier, S. Progress report of co-operative irrigation investigations in California.
“One of the most interesting lines of work here described is an investigation of pumping water for irrigation, by Prof. J. N. Le Conte, of the University of California, and others. Thus far descriptions of 750 pumping plants have been secured. Both field and laboratory tests of pumping plants have been made. These are here summarized briefly, but will be reported on more fully at a later date. Studies of evaporation and methods of applying water to land are also described in the pamphlet.”—Engin. N.
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