Word: sawing
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...congratulated upon being identified with such a magnificent corps of future officers of the American army as I saw at Harvard this afternoon. The West Point cadets and they have impressed me most favorably, and I know that the French officers can do much toward helping these magnificent young men to lead their troops victoriously in France. The appearance of the Harvard Corps that I saw today was superb, and I admired their discipline and military carriage...
...exceedingly pleased to see the editorial in this morning's CRIMSON coming out squarely in support of national prohibition during the war. It was with some regret, however, that I observed that the writer saw fit to mention only one of the three great reasons for the enactment of such a measure, namely, the great saving of foodstuffs which would be brought about...
...saw the wild enthusiasm which greeted their appearance yesterday in Boston need doubt the sincerity of the affection our people feel for France...
...There was no wild outburst of enthusiasm for war in either England or any of the other countries when we saw that Germany was bound to cause our entrance into the war. We knew what we were up against and realized that it was different from all former wars. The situation was much similar to the one Voltaire was placed in when he was asked if he was in favor of capital punishment and replied, 'Certainly, let the assassins begin.' The war is being fought by the Germans on Allied territory, and is being carried nearer and nearer...
These lofty sentiments were greeted with hearty approbation by the bystanders, among whom I saw several of my associates in the peace society. These latter took no pains to conceal their chagrin at finding one of their associates brawling on the street. I was somewhat humiliated myself. And so, while my antagonist drove off in a taxicab, I made my way on foot to my hotel, where I secured a small loan, and so came home. My present purpose is to resign from the peace society and join some group of people interested in justice. S. Hughes. Newport...