Word: successful
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...individual has made so many sacrifices or taken such a keen interest in the success of the Regiment than its commander, Captain Cordier. In fact, the very first hopes for a military organization at Harvard would have perished had it not been for Captain Cordier's voluntary offer to take charge of the drill. To his unceasing efforts is due the remarkable success of the Harvard Regiment...
Plans are not yet definitely formulated, but at least 700 men are needed for Plattsburg. A personal canvass will be made next week to interest men in the summer camps. The results of the week will prove whether or not the Regiment has been a success in arousing active interest in national preparedness...
...committee is doing everything possible to make the spread a success, it is hoped that there will be a large attendance...
Many have grown so accustomed to hearing about the Union as a failure that the possibility of its being a financial success has never occurred to them. These men particularly should first look at the facts of the case, then discuss the question, and after coming to some definite conclusion, vote intelligently...
...wire fence at the edge of an adjoining meadow. From across the meadow the Browns advanced, attempting to hurl the Whites from their position, but under a withering fire the former were annihilated, and the steady shooting of the Whites rendered their position impregnable. Part of the Browns' poor success was due to the lack of careful and efficient scouting, as well as ill-planned reconnoisance...