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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...University 4, or to the Secretary of the Committee on the Choice of Electives, in University 9, by 5 o'clock today. The cards of all men must be signed by their Faculty advisers. If any student does not hand in his list of studies by the time set, he will be subject to a fine...
...British are not a phrase-making people and their stubborn defence of Ypres has not been illuminated by a slogan, like "They shall not pass," the battlecry at Verdun which set France aflame. But in a less spectacular way their struggle around the ancient Flanders town symbolizes the British tradition in the war as the struggle for the Douamont and Vaux fortresses and Dead Man's Hill symbolizes the tradition of the French. It was at Ypres in November, 1914, that the British regulars, the "Old Contemptibles" of the gallant first expeditionary force, stemmed the German attack...
With the total amount of subscriptions taken by the College standing at $56,050, a sum almost double the quota set by the Committee, the University's Third Liberty Loan Campaign is now officially closed. Every class but the Seniors exceeded its quota by a large sum, and in addition the totals ascribed to Miscellaneous, the Faculty, and the Graduate Schools bring the University's final subscription...
...Columbus avenue. Every youth in that sturdy array had given up home comforts, school and business advantages, personal delights with friends and loved ones--had turned from all these to the rigors of camp and training stations--had subordinated himself to enders that must be obeyed without demur--had set himself to face terrifle perils overseas and lay down his life if he must--all for that flag! Hamerton was right when he wrote: "The two most powerful mental stimulants--since they overcome the fear of death--are unquestionably religion and patriotism." --Boston Herald...
Today has been set aside by President Wilson as Liberty Day, wherein all citizens of the United States shall show their patriotism by buying Liberty Bonds. The University campaign so far has been successful, but two classes are still below their quota. Two days remain for Seniors and Sophomores to go "over the top." It is the hope of the University Committee that the College will answer the President's call and will not the allow the results of a successful drive to slacken...