Word: evens
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Heroes have been honored in many ways and on many occasions ever since wars first began. He whose death was valiant even more than he whose life was marked by bold deeds has furnished inspiration for future generations. Some are remembered through memorials of marble, other thought the literature of fellow-men. In every instance, however, the world tries to honor in the most imperishable form it can devise, those qualities of manhood which outlast any memorial. Never can we perpetuate in a truly permanent and fitting way the valor of courageous self-sacrifice, but we aim forever to make...
Rumors of riots and internal dissensions increase the hope for peace, but they do not always bring it nearer. At present, strikes seem to be prevalent within the Central Powers, even causing very serious complications. We, however, can never be certain that conditions are as grievous as made out to be, or as difficult to remedy as we hope. Exaggerated press despatches or the Kaiser's willful misrepresentation may very likely arouse false expectations. We are encouraged at the Teutons' seeming disorders, but they, too, may rejoice that American industry is becoming more and more tied...
...rather increased service to the Government by learning now more than ever the principles of business. As the purpose of the training is always practical, the value therefore is as great in war as in peace. No matter how the country is situated, transactions must always take place, even though on a reduced scale. People must buy and sell whether or not their countrymen are under arms. Whatever change does occur in any sort of dealings rises from attempts to economize, to provide only what is really necessary, and to follow out the wishes of the Government. The demand...
This contest will be fought as keenly as any formal game, even though the rewards of victory are slight. Those men who have been practising for a month have shown that team-play and spirit can be developed without the incentive of a definite rival to be beaten. Interest in the sport for itself has made the seven eager to practice. So, too, it welcomes the opportunity to meet the sailors. The debut of the informals in the Arena may lack the importance of a formal game, but not the rivalry...
...once more proving that the lights of song and story in the present generation, even as in that of the olden times, shone most brightly over brave men. "And brighter lights shone o'er fair women and brave men." And there seems to be a reason for it. A social scientist, 40 years ago, said that the greatest nation of the future would be the one that could send the most men to the top of the Matterhorn. He was assailed by many with questions as to what he meant and whether he placed physical qualities and strength...