Word: supporter
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...used in the engineering feats that are witnessed almost daily when a drive is in progress. To move forward the vast armies with which we are familiar in the war conditions of today and to move them forward, as is, of course, necessary, with proper speed and with proper support, is in itself a scientific achievement of a high order demanding at every phase the exercise of first-rate engineering skill. Indeed, the whole machinery of offence and defence requires for its development and upkeep a vast amount of scientific knowledge, and success or failure may well fall...
...patriotically assumed a most ungrateful duty, the performance of which was bound to arouse unthinking criticism. Whether or not he has acted wisely in connection with every detail of his great and complicated work, he has certainly done well on the whole, and has entitled himself to the hearty support of all who are connected with the government or administration of public affairs, as well as to the public sympathy. Yet he is treated by honorable senators of the Committee on Manufactures as if he were a criminal under prosecution...
...acting as a war-winner and a peace-stayer," said Henry P. Davison, chairman of the War Council of the American Red Cross to a CRIMSON representative during his recent visit to Boston. "The work of the Red Cross in France today not only serves to strengthen and support the armies and to keep up the health and morale of the young and old behind the lines, but it is also laying a strong foundation upon which to build a satisfactory and lasting peace after the conclusion of the war. It is helping our men now, and helping to spare...
...Christmas, we should be cold, unfeeling people were our thoughts not with our brave men more than ever. By assisting a society which will make these soldiers more comfortable, more cheerful and more contented, we shall be acting in accordance with Christmas spirit. The Red Cross deserves the support of every Harvard...
...decision of the H. A. A. to lend its support to the formation of a rifle team this winter is a truly important one. In previous years the rifle team was the least of minor sport organizations, and existed without official recognition from the athletic authorities. The outbreak of the war was necessary to bring more forcibly to the minds of these authorities the value of such an organization...