Word: parted
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...able to come forward as a unite to the service of the nation. It is no little sacrifice that the law student is making who gives up the study of a serious profession for the life of a soldier or sailor. The Law School authorities have done their part, and have facilitated the termination of the lawyers' work in every possible way. All honor to the noncombatant patriots...
...three great cities of Bordeaux, Paris and Marseilles present marked contrasts in the way they are affected by the war. Bordeaux seemed like a rather quiet commercial city which had lain dormant until roused to an exhilarating state of activity by the war. The people were jubilant over the part they were taking in defeating the 'Boches.' Permissionaires back on leave supplied a military setting, and looked as if they shared in the general feeling of confidence...
...reason why these teams cannot arrange occasional informal games or races with local outside organizations. In the meantime, for the benefit of both of next year's teams, if there are such, and of the individual athletes, it is desirable that the men should continue to take part regularly in outdoor sports if only for a short time each day. It will undoubtedly be found that the fun and friendly rivalry of these contests will be not only helpful but necessary to relieve the monotony of continuous military work, particularly after the novelty wears off and the long grind begins...
...There will be no question of getting the number of men required. Every intelligent citizen knows that universal obligation to military service has always been the rule in this country, as it must be in a democracy. But the training will require the utmost devotion to duty on the part of officers...
...main part of the address was devoted to an explanation of the regulations in the Quartermaster's Corps. It was stated that a man in the supply department has an equal opportunity for promotion, with any other man in the regular army, and if he has been capable his experience in army management will always prove of the utmost value. A differentiation was made between the two branches of the service. One of these has charge of all the base work such as the collection and organization of supplies. The other group is concerned with the work of taking supplies...