Word: war
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Coming after a period when welfare organizations have conducted their campaigns for millions the modest drive of the Boy Scouts of this vicinity for $60,000 is a novel contrast, No organization has been more patriotic or done more, in proportion to its opportunities, to aid in war work. And its request for funds to continue its work deserves to meet with the most substantial support from the public at large...
...Scouts have conclusively shown their intrinsic value by the ability and willingness with which they have served the country in its time of need. The energy which they displayed in canvassing for Liberty Loans brought well earned credit to themselves and benefit to the nation. And the numberless war gardens throughout the United States, which have been developed by Scout gardeners, have added an important increment to the diminished food supply...
...regular courses in previous sessions of the School will take the courses of the second half of the special session. During the academic year 1919-1920, beginning on September 22, 1919, it is expected that all courses previously given in the School and omitted during 1918-1919 because of war-time conditions will be resumed...
...instance, what courses will he want? Modern European History, of course, which can explain to him the sources of the War which he has been fighting. Economics, by all means, which will give a background for the business life he intends to take up, for the reconstruction problems which must be solved. He will expect much of the University as he returns from the biggest experience of his life. His desire to learn will be greater than ever before...
Again, the demand for athletics will be more general than before the War. Many men will leave the service, knowing for the first time what real bodily health means. They will expect the University to help them maintain that health, to offer an opportunity for regular, well-planned exercise...