Word: supporter
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...taken new interest in Brooks House. More men and more money have been directed to its work than ever before. These men are engaged in teaching the future citizens of our land, they are leading boys to better lives and understanding; they are entertaining the blind; they are supporting the poor at law; they are supplying the needy; they are indeed the builders of a better society. College men seem to have taken a new hold on the real problems of life. In their added interest and increased support is found the success of the institution...
...done in times of war as well as of peace. The University, however, burdened as it is by a loss of many men and a diverted interest, has not failed in these duties. We owe a great debt which can only be paid in the earnest and sincere support of an institution which has served the College and community well, and which now contributes to the national life of our people...
...receive at a Barre or a Tobyhanna? Chief among the arguments that it will is the theory of the heretofore unheard-of co-operation among different arms of the service. No longer will the infantry in an "attack" upon a position be forced to depend for artillery preparation and support upon red flags waved from hilltops. Real artillerymen will be present with real guns, the opportunities for practice in liaison will be great,--but this is as far as the advantages run. Practically speaking, the actual gunners will mean no more to the infantry than did the red flags, unless...
...mass meeting will take place this afternoon which marks the beginning of an active University participation in the Smileage campaign. An opportunity is afforded men to hear the Governor of the Commonwealth as well as representatives of the stage and the army in support of a cause which deserves the attention of everyone...
...necessity of a campaign. That soldiers be supplied with these tickets is essential to large attendance at theatres. Success can be achieved only through the generous contributions of our civilian population. For the soldier, receiving a low salary, much of which must ordinarily be directed to the support of those at home, is in real need of assistance if he is to take advantage of those opportunities for diversion afforded...