Word: aid
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Social Service Committee of Phillips Brooks House in order to give students a chance to dispose of their discarded possessions where they will do the most good. All clothing is sorted carefully, and the best of the lot given to needy students, while the rest is devoted to the aid of the deserving poor...
...Douglas Haig may discard his shoulder straps and his ivory-hilted sword, because he has proved his rank and worth and needs no adventitious aid. Arrived great men in all societies are usually simple in their tastes. But novices in the profession of arms are keyed to higher striving by symbols of office. Be tolerant, therefore, and philosophical in the midst of uniforms. --Boston Advertiser...
...result of the past two weeks will not be too unfavorable, for although the Germans will be encouraged, yet the Italians for their honor and prestige will be stimulated to yet greater efforts. They are now occupying stronger strategic positions, and can count firmly upon all necessary aid from their Allies...
...unfounded and unjust were most of the charges made against France and England as to cast grave doubts upon Kerensky's sincerity and loyalty. He seems to forget that the war started in the East, and that Russia would long since have been crushed but for the aid given by her western Allies; time and again they have undertaken costly offensives to relieve the pressure on her frontier provinces. To declare that Russia is now ready to cast the burden of the war on their shoulders will create a most painful impression both in London and Paris. Next he criticizes...
...preparing to conclude a separate peace, in the near future, or whether he is being won over by German propaganda, his intentions should be made clear. The Allies should know the worst, and the public as well as the Chancelleries. In spite of her weakness, Russia's aid is still invaluable against Germany and to America it falls in large measure to uphold and support its government. More than ever the United States should show Russia her willingness to help, for only by union and concerted effort can victory...