Word: notes
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Step into any lecture room toward the close of an hour and observe an occurrence which is not uncommon, but which is quite characteristic of the American student. The professor is completing his lecture. Immediately there arises a noise of shuffling feet, of closing note-books, and of clattering tablets as each student prepares to leave the hall. The closing words are a meaningless jumble lost in the general disorder. The students rush out; the professor resignedly gathers up his notes and joins the crowded mass at the door...
There is a distinct war note throughout a great number of the courses. Most directly so is the military course of six-weeks intensive training, three weeks in barracks and three weeks in camp. Other courses of war interest are those on Regimental Supply Service; Problems of the war, given in part by President Lowell; Principles and Methods of War Relief, a course designed to train persons for Home Service under the American Red Cross; Navigation and Nautical Astronomy, for the training of those intending to enter the Navy or the mercantile marine. Particular attention will be given...
...played at any place when persons belonging to the military service are present, all officers and enlisted men, not in formation, shall stand at attention facing toward the music (except at retreat, when they shall face toward the flag). If in uniform covered, they shall salute at the first note of the Anthem, retaining the position of salute until the last note of the Anthem. If not in uniform and covered, they shall uncover...
...German reply to President Wilson's peace terms will not bring the present world-strife to a close. Although both countries agree on a few principles, yet their specific desires are quite different. Von Hertling, the chancellor, has declared that the first four sections of the American note coincide with the imperial wishes, but that the other points must either be settled at a conference or discussed between the parties most immediately concerned. The Teutons have, however, conceded the validity of several Allied claims. As we look into those matters on which the enemy has apparently backed down, it becomes...
...apparent and deceptive willingness to agree to Allied terms characterizes the note. Under a cover of seeming readiness to accept the proposed suggestions, Von Hertling gives replies which would make our demands mere points for future discussion...