Word: belief
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...spend your money even with the belief that by putting it into the channels of trade others into whose hands it comes will lend it to the Government, you will have done something the patriotism of which may be very questionable...
...only fair that they know which way the tide is turning. Moreover, our purpose is sincere enough not to require a misleading encouragement. We need not be patted on the back by sentimental expressions of the "nobility of our cause" which are insincere and almost repel us from a belief in what we are fighting for. We need less motion picture patriotism and journalistic camouflage and more honest effort and sound support of our Government. Our strength lies in truth. When thousands of British are falling it does no good to assert in huge headlines that "American Troops Stop Germans...
...Third Battalions yesterday. "Some of the military authorities at the University feared, after such a long period without practical drill, the Corps would be unable to make a creditable showing. I, however, held no such fear concerning the regiment, and was greatly pleased to see that my firm belief in the men was well-founded. The general appearance of the troops was excellent throughout, and I feel certain that the Corps will make a most creditable showing in the parade in Boston next week...
...Though the Japanese are holding back just at present, their intervention is Siberia is fairly certain if the German menace in the East continues to threaten," was the belief expressed by Henry Ferdinand Merrill '74, former representative of the United States Government in the East, in an interview with a CRIMSON reporter. Mr. Merrill has served in the East as Commissioner of Chinese Customs since 1874, and has travelled widely in both China and Japan, establishing postal services. He continued: "Japan's intention of not letting Germany secure so much as a foothold in the East was demonstrated...
...third obstacle is an inadequate belief in the reality of the state. Our theory of government has made it easy for us to forget that such a thing as the state exists. Many people in this country as in Europe have been surprised by their own feelings of patriotism. We have looked on these feelings with some suspicion. What we want to do is to bolster them up with adequate reasons. We must attempt to make vivid what the state means to its citizens...