Word: means
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...ourselves. See how gloriously the German people fights (rightly or wrongly): possibly one reason is German compulsory workmen's insurance. See how miserably the buds of Russian civilization (more socialistic even than the German) are being crushed: possibly one reason is Russian mysticism. Here's to the golden American mean of the future, educating itself by recognition (1) that it is a society and (2) that there is no human life that is not economic. ISIDOR LAZARUS...
...serve best his country and his kind, to lead them both away from international and civil warfare, a man should be not only informed, but most of all ennobled. He must be able to realize what his actions mean to the welfare and happiness of others. He must possess a sympathetic understanding, an unfaltering courage, and a keen perception of what is true and right. We look to our American colleges to accomplish this. C. S. JOSLYN...
...opening of a large breach in the Anglo-French front might conceivably mean disaster. Having once pierced through, the outflanking and rolling up of their lines might result in the destruction of all opposition. France would be at the invaders' feet. Before long, Paris and all remaining French territory would be in the hands of German forces. The war would be over. The Allies, though still supreme on the sea, would be unable to attack the enemy at any point, and so, baffled, must acknowledge defeat. Temporary as this would be, for the world can never see a victorious Germany...
...entrance of Harvard into the Intercollegiate. Swimming Association is keenly hoped for by followers of the sport at Yale, for it would mean that, after a few years of constructive work, the triangle composed of Harvard, Princeton and Yale would be contending for another intercollegiate championship, just as in football, track or crew. This situation cannot be hoped for too largely...
...army and navy have responded to the letters sent out remarkably well. Already votes have been received from about 200 members of the class. The Senior nominating committee expects a vote of nearly 150 tomorrow, which will mean more than three-fourths of the Seniors are represented...