Word: might
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...from attack by other nations. In so saying Mr. Roosevelt did not fail to add that it would be foolhardy not to introduce a system of real preparedness based upon universal military training. Such an army, in his opinion and ours, would be not only the most democratic but might be the most efficient in the world. --The Outlook...
...names of those who received scholarships for their work last year are announced this morning. A decrease in the number of recipients from 1915-1916 is noticeable, but not as large as might have resulted from the disturbing conditions. War or the immediate prospect of it kept many students from devoting all their energy to securing high grades. In spite of the imminent prospect of entering the conflict and the shortened final term, the standard has not materially fallen. The scholarships, in fact, are all the more valuable, in that they were won under distracting circumstances...
...weeks or so during which the plan might run, counting six nights a week, the total would be approximately 50,000 pounds or 25 tons...
...resolutions suggested that the Bennett Fund, left some years ago by a Philadelphia merchant for the education of women at the university, be used to build a separate college for women. This fund now amounts to more than half a million dollars. It was also suggested that the fund might be used in event of the first plan proving impracticable, to employ enough additional instructors and professors to provide separate classes for the men and women students...
...results of the proposed plan might be better secured by actually turning back the clocks, but it would be impossible for the University alone to attempt that method. An alteration of the schedule, however, would be practical and economical. It is safe to anticipate favorable action in regard to the matter by the Student Council this evening, and there is no reason to believe that the Faculty will not be similarly disposed...