Word: let
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...legally correct, but it may be diplomatically wrong. Our prohibitions, where they are not to our advantage, should not appear to lessen an appreciation of France's gifts. The customary practice among our allies is to wear such medals, and we are expected to follow a similar policy. Let not Frenchmen think that we are indifferent to their highly prized rewards. Although we do not doubt the legality of the discussed restriction, yet we believe it is at present archaic and tactless...
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...
...they are trying to plaster us with names like Sammy and Teddy. If you see any of the people who are trying to label us, please let them know that the infantry soldier of the Regular Army has always called himself the "Doughboy," and as long as there is a Regular Army he will continue to call himself that. I have no reasons why he is that, but he seems to prefer it to all others...
...unmindful of the grim legacy which a year or two of this war will bring to them just as it has to their sister institutions on the Isis and the Cam. They should look ahead, for this is the time when foresight counts with both men and nations. Let us have less attention to what the war has already cost our colleges and give more to what they can do, to meet the new problems which the war is bound to bring into their own halls. --Boston Herald...
...mailed at the old rate to the whole list of post offices within the Boston district, therein being included South Braintree, Braintree, Quincy, Brookline, the Newtons, Arlington, Milton and many other communities which bear a name other than that of simple Boston. In the interest of common sense, let the list be read and be trusted. Boston Transcript...