Word: appealed
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...another column is an appeal from a correspondent for Princeton to wake up. Indifference to the seriousness of what the European nations are facing has led to the calm, matter-of-fact, satisfied aspect concerning life which is so much to be deplored. Princeton is sleeping, peacefully not only as regards the immense national issues which demand deep consideration, but also those university issues which are evils because of indifference. Daily Princetonian
...campaign, as outlined by Chairman Lamont, plans to provide against interference with the 25th class anniversary gifts of $100,000 which represent practically the only systematic contributions from alumni. The Committee believes that in order to obtain an endowment fund worthy of the name, the appeal must be country-wide and include practically every living Harvard man. A special effort will those graduates of smaller means, and those at a distance from the Atlantic seaboard, who is the past have not been reached because of lack of system in soliciting gifts...
...Lecturers on the war, frankly partisan in their stand, have presented their views; those urging preparedness as well as supporters of pacifism; all have been given their chance with the idea that conflicting opinions, which vitally interest the world at large by making men think, should have the same appeal in the small world of Harvard. A man should never be condemned for possessing ideas that may differ from the set standard. Mr. Sunday would be heard here with widespread interest because his thoughts are different, and not because he represents this or that religious cult...
...Hoskier, Father of R. W. Hoskier '18, who is flying in the French Aviation Service. These three sections combined together, while not as large as the American Ambulance, are at present striving to do America's part at the front. The work in this unit has an especial appeal to the undergraduate be cause the unit is still small enough to emphasize the individual work and spirit with which undergraduates are so endowed. Below is a letter from Mr. Hoskier, who has been working in France since the war began, which will give all who are considering joining a frank...
...appeal is being made for new, worn or resoled shoes for the peasants in France who have been afflicted by the war, by Mrs. Winthrop, of 38 Beacon street, Boston. She has received a letter from Madame Nina Duryea, who has just returned from Raen l'Etape, Vosges, describing the piteous condition of the peasants there with their homes in ashes and their feet bare. Anyone wishing to contribute may send shoes to the above address and they will be forwarded to the Secours Duryea, Paris...