Word: helping
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Germany could not help herself. The Prussian spirit informed all her progress in trade, in science, in philosophy, and the Prussian spirit is that of violence. It was inevitable that it should at some time break through its respectable restraints and take its arrogant way of blood and fire. It chose the hour when it thought the milder manner had served its purpose. Nothing was made clearer by the propaganda conducted in this country than the belief of Potsdam that "kultur" had conquered in America and had paved the way for unhindered violence...
...must beware of now is doing more talking than acting. We have to spend this year about three-quarters as much money as the entire amount expended in the last one hundred and twenty years. This means saving on the useless things, it means buying only those articles which help win the war. Thus we will turn industry into efficient productive channels and the men at the front will have real backing from home in the shape of good shells, guns and food, not merely Christmas cards...
...Cross has asked our help in the past not in vain; surely our response to this new call will be as prompt and as willing. R. W. GORDON...
There has been much splendid giving so far in the Campaign. We must not let the finale lag. Every contribution, large or small, will help Harvard reach its goal, but we need especially to think in large amounts. The cause is a splendid one, second only in importance to that of the Government bond issues. The University subscribed generously to the two Liberty Loans; why not give the bonds now to the Y. M. C. A. Hut Fund, and so make the sacrifice a genuine one? Whether you receive a liberal allowance from home or are earning every penny...
...teams In former years we could all run through our line-up much easier than decline a French verb; the name Mahan meant more than words can describe. The War has changed it all; new comers fresh from preparatory schools are the men we rely on to help wipe away the stigma of last year's defeat. It is quite a responsibility for the 1921 team. They need our help to win for today's contest is going to be a keen struggle. The Yale team is an excellent one, undefeated and confident, they are considered the equals...