Word: moneyed
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...looking for response from the middle class. Young men have responded to their colors and have been drafted into the army without the government consulting their wishes. They have given up their lives to the cause. The government has the same right to ask for a man's money and savings as it has to ask for a soldier's life. But it does not ask that a man give his money, merely that he lend it; and in return he gets a bond which pays interest and which has as its security the property and wealth of the whole...
...certain Boston paper reaches the height of tactlessness, to use a considerate word, in publishing large headlines to the effect that a member of the Reichstag has declared Germany cannot win against the United States. To print this so prominently amounts to saying, "Stay at home, boys; keep your money in your pockets. The Kaiser is afraid of us and wants to quit." Privileges of the press may permit this, but a reasonable sense of patriotism does not. Such a sacrifice of common sense for sensationalism, by creating an unfounded feeling of security and contempt, endangers loan campaigns, recruiting agencies...
...include the collection from the senior dormitories. A new system is being used this year for the first time, patterned after the organization of the New York City Red Cross collection. There are three regular teams, each with a captain. The captain of the team which collects the most money will be made the assistant treasurer of Phillips Brooks House. The three highest individual collectors will be made the captains of next year's collection...
...worn-out copies of valueless books are not desired. Good literature is needed, and must be in a readable condition. Old Military books would be of special value, and military histories or biographies would be eagerly read. Modern fiction, if in good condition is acceptable. Contributions of books or money may be left at Widener or any public library during the coming week...
...theory, and so wer run this little summons to prod our readers on to extreme geneorsity today. Give, because it is today, if for no today reason. This si your last chance, and it you are ind oubt as to the good which will be done with this money, give anyway and we shall explain later why we are so righteously insistent...