Word: almost
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...graduated from the R. O. T. C. he will not reach his goal, but because he has fitted himself sufficiently to be superior to those whom he leads he will. Since the leaders are the best men possible, whoever has trained thoroughly to win a commission will be almost certain to secure his prize, even if the enlists as a private. For these reasons every member of Military Science 2 owes it to his own prospects of success to strive for excellence and not merely for a passing mark...
...full of good breeding and bon mots, a sleepy butler, a silver cigarette box, a whiskey and potass, and a beautiful woman hidden in the next room! If any cast could really take us back to those days, Mr. Faversham has chosen it. Miss Elliot is stupendously stunning, and almost convincing as Lady Algy. We suspect that, being a sport herself, she left Lord A. mainly because he was so refined when drunk, but during his sober moments he was, as played by Mr. Faversham, decidedly a charming and appealing person. These two, despite other names on the program, decidedly...
These statistics are by no means complete, especially for the auxiliary service, but they show that of the 4,919 members of the club, almost one in five is in active service, and one in four is in some sort of war service...
...result of this changed policy, many Americans are given an opportunity to study abroad. In recent years the practicability characteristic of education in the United States has hindered all but the most scholarly from enjoying this privilege. Now, however, almost anyone who has sufficient knowledge of Latin and some other language is eligible. Students who desire to carry their work beyond their undergraduate life will benefit most, for they can now secure much easier than formerly a degree from a foreign university. Research scholars and those seeking the honors that can be won in a world-famed institution will welcome...
...Princeton University to enter Government service. The largest part of this number is training for commissions at Camp Dix. Eleven candidates passed the physical examination, and ten were accepted to fill Princeton's quota, one man being sent as an alternate. The Aviation Corps of the Army has taken almost as great a number as the training camps, since seven men have enrolled for flying...