Word: sword
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Russian Ballet by a student of Simmons College, a Japanese number by S. Muromats 2G.B., Hawaiian music by Miss Alice Wong of Boston University, piano selections by J. M. Sanroma of the New England Conservatory of Music, a Spanish dance by S. C. Montaegudo, a chalk talk, a Chinese Sword Dance, a Mexican serenade by S. S. Villa 3M., and Chinese musical numbers by George Wan 1G., interspersed with numbers by an international orchestra...
...sword on thigh and brow with purpose knit...
...sword, the sceptre, and that sway...
Signs and portents are seen in the sky, on every side. At Windsor, Ontario, a vast sword-bearing angel has been observed near the zenith, resembling Joan of Arc. By this angel's side was also seen St. Michael, leading starry hosts to victory. Farther north and west than Windsor, the Chippewa Indians have seen their Thunder Bird, their holy and mystic eagle, in the skies, and he, too, was followed by countless sweeping hosts. And much nearer home, the Winged Victory was seen marching athwart the skies the other night, a flaming sword in her hand, and advancing...
Such knowledge will not terrify us or make us clamor for early peace. Rather will it make us think, feel the edge of our sword, and go on to finish a task clearly proved necessary. No careless, light hearted American army will now enter battle. It will be a large body of serious, determined men, who will push on to the end. They will not flinch, nor will their spirit weaken because they actually know how hard is the work ahead of them. That American spirit is now meeting its supreme test, but it will take more than rod-driven...