Word: wait
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...worst which this change in orders will mean, however, is that the men assigned to Camp Devens will have a slightly longer wait for their commissions than if they had been detailed to Camp Grant. That their ability will eventually be recognized there is little doubt; officer-candidates from the Unisity have always led in infantry O. T. C.'s and the men formerly classed as Quota A are men above the former standard. If they feel themselves underestimated it would be well for them to recall the words of a famous American General, who remarked, when detailed...
Truly Patriotic to Wait...
...Keep that attitude as your cherished capital, but wait--wait till those who are entrusted with the destinies of your country call on you to contribute it. By so doing, in the first place, you will be carrying out the wishes of your country. Certain men have been assigned the heavy task of organizing the resources of the nation for this tremendous struggle. They know where men are to be found, and what are each man's qualifications and abilities. Your names, your worth, your possibilities are known. When you are needed, you will be called. Every month, every week...
...because the Tactical Staff believe them to be worthy of the great trials which are to come. They may go "over" as privates, they may be given commissions very soon, but whatever happens to them they are objects of envy to those of us who are doomed to wait until we too become of age. They are departing on the "Great Adventure"; we are still training for that opportunity...
Students should not be misled by over-optimistic forecasts and wait till the last day or so to decide to buy a bond. The University will do itself full justice only if everyone is ready to buy as he is approached by the committee...