Word: nears
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Signs and portents are seen in the sky, on every side. At Windsor, Ontario, a vast sword-bearing angel has been observed near the zenith, resembling Joan of Arc. By this angel's side was also seen St. Michael, leading starry hosts to victory. Farther north and west than Windsor, the Chippewa Indians have seen their Thunder Bird, their holy and mystic eagle, in the skies, and he, too, was followed by countless sweeping hosts. And much nearer home, the Winged Victory was seen marching athwart the skies the other night, a flaming sword in her hand, and advancing...
Other talks will be given in the near future by various officers of the British and French Missions. Lieutenant J. C. Mallett, of the French Army, is scheduled to speak on "Grenades," and Captain J. E. L. Warren, of the British Mission, will explain the use of the "Stokes Trench Mortar." The men of the corps will also hear Major C. A. Brown, U. S. M. C., who will discuss "First Aid," and Captain Henri Amann, formerly of the University Military Staff, who will address the members of the R. O. T. C. on the subject of "One-Pounders." None...
...sound that will reach Berlin. Every band in the country will then play the "Star Spangled Banner," while people stand at attention. In the evening in the churches, halls and theatres, the people can gather for meetings of inspiration. Regiments of the National Army may parade in cities near the cantonments...
...light of what I have said, it is obvious that whether the war is to continue or we are to have, as we all hope, a victorious peace in the near future, America will need many chemists. There are not half enough in the country now for our varied needs, and the demand for them is not likely to decrease...
...Devens to attend the meeting and do all in his power to aid the cause of Smileage, which has done a great deal of good for the men at Ayer. Captain Brown spoke on conditions at Devens, and told of the surprisingly small amount of entertainment to be found near the camp. "Enlisted men have their evenings off," said he. "But there is very little for them to do. Often there used to be but one moving picture show for an entire cantonment. Now, however, the Liberty Theatres are packed with happy, well-contented soldiers who have been afforded...