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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...idea of physical development for our men in Europe is indeed a worthy one and cannot be overdone. It is a common fallacy that the minute our soldiers reach France they settle down to a life of charging Germans, dodging shells, and eating Y. M. C. A. food. The truth is that the American soldier is off-duty more than on, and decent recreation is essential. Sending extra footballs for the athletic man is a much better Christmas present than a few pounds of chewing gum or similar trench luxuries. Such human gifts are always more appreciated than useless luxuries...
...Clausewitz's words: "War is only a continuation of State policy by other means. The most decisive act of judgment of the statesman and general is to understand correctly the war in which he engages, not to take it for something which by the nature of the case it cannot possibly...
...seven will be required to furnish a share of their equipment, although enough tights, jerseys and trunks for all members of the squad will be provided. Men must supply their own skates, sweaters, and, if possible, their own sticks. Goal-tenders are expected to equip themselves, but anyone who cannot procure the proper equipment should speak to J. Pickering '19 at 20 Holyoke street...
...United States will be the key-stone in the arch of peace. If this arch is not firmly put together it cannot endure. But if it is formed with the social cement of friendship and similarity it will endure and we will have lasting peace. This is the great work which the Red Cross has done and is doing in France and England. It is showing our allies that we feel as they feel, and it is laying the foundations for an enduring peace...
Today the Red Cross asks us to join an organization whose object is to lessen the sufferings of our nation's defenders—of the world's defenders. One dollar is the amount called for. There are few who cannot give this sum. The splendid gift of the American people to the Red Cross last spring proved that we were thinking of something beside sending our soldiers into battle. We wanted them cared for in their dangers. This spirit of loving kindness is with us more than ever at this time of year. As Christmas draws near, our first...