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...resources of our country are great, they are incomprehensible save by the mind that may reckon in millions. But the need of the world is greater, and its dire famine far more incomprehensible. The very utmost producing power we may muster from our whole continent may well be needed before we have fulfilled that which we are called upon to do by our allies of Europe, and those small neutral nations which are stricken by a war in which they have no share nor control...
...other reason than that heavy academic penalties will be visited upon him, the undergraduate should keep all his appointments. The discipline is practically relaxed for students in good standing Saturday. But today and Monday it is not and cutting then is sure to be attended with dire results. Freshmen who are not familiar with this regulation should note it and heed...
Certain military authorities in the United States believe the European war contains a lesson of the deepest significance for this country--namely, our dire need of "adequate armaments." Carried away by the importance of perfected military organization disclosed by the war, the military authorities are connecting a strong campaign for increasing the military strength of the United States. In direct opposition to this reaction towards orthodox militarism stand many of the leading minds of the country. Backed by the administration the attempt is being made to hold fast to the ideals of peace in the hour of up heaval...
...executive ability, against the personal equation. The Council would be reasonable and fair in its judgments. The candidates would not have the chagrin of doing invidious begging to no avail. Finally, the friends of contestants would not have to drain their pockets to help in the glorious victory or dire defeat...
Apparently the currency stringency of last fall has had a dire effect on the Senior Class and what is more disheartening the disastrous effects have been by no means overcome. Another notice has been received from the Class Treasurer showing the deplorable state of the treasury at present and Class Day is less than a week...