Word: pointings
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Lichtenberger (Professor of German Language and Literature, former French Exchange Professor at Harvard), and Professor J. H. Woods. The task of the Committee is to collect methodically all available information concerning the trend of public opinion in America, both for a better understanding in France of the American point of view, and for use by the French Foreign Office, War Office and other branches of Government. The Committee wants chiefly clippings from newspapers, giving not so much items of news, as expressions of opinion, in leading articles, reports of speeches, sermons, and lectures, reviews, etc. A young Harvard graduate...
With the launching of a great German offensive upon a fifty-mile front, active fighting in the West has again become a grim reality. The Central Powers, victorious at every other point, seem now to match their strength with the enemy in the hope of striking a decisive blow toward a favorable termination of the war. Yet the general military situation makes it very possible that the present movement is but a feint in the concealment of another motive...
...complete collapse of Russia and Rumania and the consequent opening of the East point to the advisability of German activity in this direction. Having once opened the path to conquest, it is only logical that full advantage be taken of the opportunity. It is scarcely conceivable that Germany will be guided by any scruples concerning the rights of the small Slavic peoples. On the contrary, the traditional imperial policy indicates the desirability and need of striking while the iron is hot, and devoting all energy to a complete success in the Eastern theatre of war. Moreover, from a military point...
...advantages which may be expected in this country, the saving of illuminants, the conservation of coal, the increased production as a result of improved working conditions, the benefits of additional recreation, the comfort and convenience of our population and the valuable economies in our national life, all point to the success of the plan. Desirable at all times, it may be regarded as of the utmost value in the present national emergency...
...difficult to change human nature, but we can point to the need of an increased support of this year's collection. All clothing secured will be given to the Red Cross as a part of the proceeds of their campaign for the destitute of Belgium and Northern France. During the next few days an inventory of available gifts and a hearty response to the collector's request should be on the program of every student...