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...securing a more perfect war organization. This measure means the elimination of idlers of all types. It recognizes that while the complexity of modern society and the need of preparing for the future require as few changes as possible, essential industries demand the first attention of our population. The manhood of the nation is being organized as never before. It is a sign which portends the maximum of accomplishment within the minimum of time; it is war-efficiency...
...marchers wheeled into view in Park square, "that flag" seemed to float on the billowed sea of their manhood--a trustfully hovering presence above those stalwart men. It was a striking spectacle as the column pushed its way out Columbus avenue. Every youth in that sturdy array had given up home comforts, school and business advantages, personal delights with friends and loved ones--had turned from all these to the rigors of camp and training stations--had subordinated himself to enders that must be obeyed without demur--had set himself to face terrifle perils overseas and lay down his life...
...indeed tragic that a great race should have passed under the control of such a spirit, so utterly repugnant to human ideals of manhood, so utterly hopeless to the very future of mankind...
...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 our tribute as lasting as possible. William Meeker's death deserves the most enduring honor fellow-men are able to give, however insignificant...
...everybody into the game,' that's our slogan now, and it should have been so for years back. It has taken the war to make us see things right. When I look back and think of the fine specimens of physical manhood who have gone across the seas to fight out battles my heart swells with pride, but when I think of those other men, the great majority, in fact, who were not such fine specimens I do not feel so glad...