Word: endeavored
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...suffering left by the war is even now far from fulfilled. Especially in Central European universities, the need for books and scientific equipment is still acute. The problem of medical attention, and that of Russian refugee students, are both such as to warrant the continuation of such an endeavor as this...
...accurate current information could be obtained regarding contemporary conditions in the typical occupations which every year absorb the members of its graduating classes; also a personnel service which would help the student to determine with some exactness for himself what his real qualifications are and in what fields of endeavor he can hope to be successful...
...General is sorry to be informed that the foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing, a vice heretofore little known in an American Army, is growing into fashion. He hopes the officers will by example, as well as influence, endeavor to check it, and that both they and the men will reflect, that we can have little hope of the blessings of Heaven on our arms if we insult it by our impiety and folly. Added to this, it is a vice so mean and low, without any temptation, that every man of sense and character detests...
Even were Germany to be proven innocent, France and her allies could resort to the age old theory of might to enforce the treaty of Versailles. If successful, the German endeavor will foment disturbance and reinforce past bitterness. Failing in its attempt, German diplomacy will have caused the League to waste both time and words...
...Other times may come. Other Mayors have been elected to this high and important office and other Mayors will be elected to this great office, but never will any Mayor endeavor to serve the people more than I have tried to serve the people during the eight long years that I have been Mayor...