Word: americans
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...they have been met with our material wealth, they must now be faced with the lives of our fellow men. The end is remote, perhaps scarcely evident, yet in its reality and in the necessity of its consummation, it must stand before us as the greatest cause for which American civilization has ever striven. On this day we may be glad we are Americans, unshaken by the arduous years which are before...
...added that the war against submarines carried on by British and American naval vessels and armed merchantmen has been brave and skillful in the extreme. It is believed with reason that better results are being obtained all the time. As to this Sir Eric said...
Many citizens have worried that the United States in this war would continue its suicidal lenience in this matter. The gentleness of the American Government in this matter may result from a want of substantial proof, but with German spies accomplishing what they are this cannot long remain the fact. As yet, we have heard no marked sign of encouragement from Washington, although we may believe President Wilson will defend this country to the utmost of his abilities. One statement of hope, however, was made yesterday by ex-President Taft, who, in an address to the Chamber of Commerce...
This morning the work of dismantling Dane Hall will be begun when the American Building Wrecking Company will take charge of the ruins from the fire of February 3. It is necessary that the building be completely torn down before May 20 in order to get the ground in condition before Commencement exercises begin in June...
...greatest thriller of the season is a brief scene in the front-line trench when companies of American and British soldiers climb over the top and fall in behind a wicked-looking tank that sweeps out across No Man's Land. It looks, sounds and smells like the real thing, and, as they say of circus features, is alone worth the price of admission...