Word: evens
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...shall be the "experts" into whose hands this nation shall give its future? Thomas Edison, Major-General Wood or the Du-Point Powder Co.? Against whom, against what, are we thus "adequately" to prepare? Have we attained such internal unity among out sixty or more nationalities, have we even utilised one-half of the potentiality of such nationalities in building up world federation, that we should now take up in despair this old man's outworn creed and method from the war ruined hands of Europe...
After the seconds had stood up against the University, they opposed Team B for 20 minutes more. The play in this session was more even, for Rollins' spectacular end-run of 45 yards for a touchdown was offset by Murray's pretty dropkick from the 30-yard line. Aside from the score, the margin of superiority was small, for the seconds, their line-up constantly freshened by substitutions, put up a strong game. They should give a good account of themselves in their contest with the Brown scrubs tomorrow...
...this country be best defended?" is the question in the mind of every thinking American today. The present conflict in Europe has shown how deplorably weak our army and navy are, even for defensive purposes. Countless suggestions and policies for a larger navy, an increased standing army, a well-organized reserve corps, and, lastly, universal military service, have poured forth through the press in superabundance. Whatever may be their plans, the majority of men in authority agree that adequate steps should be taken for the improvement of our military position. With the theories of all the different methods of modern...
...such a military department were instituted in the University, there would still be lacking the means of teaching a man the fundamentals of a military training. A summer military camp such as those at Plattsburg would fit in well with the rest of the year's theorizing. Even a camp under the supervision of the University, but conducted by army officers, might be arranged. Whether this part of the program worked out successfully or not is of small consequence. The important fact is that a four years study of military history and modern warfare as a background, with concentration...
...October may begin at 2 o'clock. Aside from the fact that players and spectators were at a decided disadvantage, there was danger in forcing thousands of persons to grope their way down dark stairways, over loose boards, and only partially constructed wooden stands. For another year safety, even aside from football considerations, calls for earlier games in late October...