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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Swiss method of training all able-bodied young men for the work of a soldier and keeping them in reserve but always ready for immediate mobilization interferes very little with the education of the people or with their industries and earning power. The cost of this system is also lower than that of any other European system, or of the present American system. There are two provisions in the Swiss military constitution which should be copied especially. by the American Commonwealth; first, the prescription of universal physical training in all schools on a program laid down by the national government...
...along here that all the fighting is now going on in which the American troops are taking part. It was a difficult task that had been given them--to clear the Argonne Forest of Germans, but it has been done at a great cost. However, the fighting is now in the open and things ought to go on more rapidly...
...number of men who have taken advantage of its various services is constantly increasing, and will continue to do so as more discover what is at their disposal. Cigarettes, cigars, candy of all kinds, ice cream, college ices, cocoa, coffee, milk, light lunches, etc., may be obtained at cost. The reading and writing room is provided with stationery, magazines, and a victrola...
...member of the University, but especially Seniors, may obtain tickets at $1.15 each at the Phillips Brooks House. This is at cost price and the tickets are now on sale. In addition, engraved invitations are on sale and may also be obtained for ten cents each. Information relative to the Spread may now be secured at the same place every day until 5 o'clock...
From a purely economic point of view taxation is the ideal method. War burdens cannot be shifted to the next generation, but hampering posterity by a bond issue can be prevented by levying the financial cost solely on present society. Moreover, taxation means a distribution of the burden according to ability to pay. It is as democratic as the conscription of an army; it will bring in exactly the desired amount; and it is certain in action. Conscription of wealth is in many respects ideal...