Word: burdens
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...because of the war"; the factory charges higher prices for shoddy materials, the clerk is late to the office, the telephone or janitor service is poor "because of the war." It is such an excuse for slackness as slackness has not had in nearly two generations. Because a great burden is laid upon the nation, millions of people feel they can roll various private burdens off their shoulders by four words. The excuse often accentuates the fault. New York Evening Post
Today the Freshmen start their football season, with Andover appearing against them. These men of 1921 have no regular work ahead of them this year. Their success means much more than Freshman victories. Let every one of them realize that he is personally sharing the burden of making future football a glorious thing at Harvard...
...army and navy, but it is at present the chief indication to the Allies and to Germany of how thoroughly this country is in the war. It is also the only way in which the majority of the people of this country can fulfill their share of the burden that the nation as a whole must bear. To give further opportunity for contributing to the loan, every bank in Cambridge and Boston will be open until 9 o'clock tonight to receive subscriptions...
...defending the older and the younger generation. As not one of those who are of military age may shun the duty which falls on them be cause of their citizenship and their strength, so those who are not yet of military age should not strive to assume a burden they are not asked to bear...
...sailor. But, where it is possible, let him make the effort to do what he can; however little, and thus show that he is alive to the situation. The Liberty Loan is the first big American war enterprise--he cannot afford to sit back placidly, and shift this financial burden onto the shoulders of his fellow-citizens...