Word: war
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...appeal to the men of our colleges and universities to throw their energies into the winning of this war--which we are pledged to wage till "justice and mercy" prevail among the nations of the earth--would savor of the gratuitous. From our colleges and universities have gone forth thousands--thousands of our best, physically and mentally. Our student ranks throughout the country are riddled...
...some of us wonder why so many war-charity campaigns have been carried on among Harvard students, let us remember that these campaigns are national affairs and that Harvard is a part of this nation. The University has its share of work to do in every appeal made to the American public, and we shall expect to be called upon so long as we remain a national institution. If we are able to give, the appeal should be made; if we are able to give, the appeal will not be made in vain...
...Cross last spring proved that we were thinking of something beside sending our soldiers into battle. We wanted them cared for in their dangers. This spirit of loving kindness is with us more than ever at this time of year. As Christmas draws near, our first war 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...
...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...
This former attitude, however, was not at all surprising, as it was shared by other colleges. A rifle team's value is one of the many details which the war has brought to the fore. It is now easy to conceive what the worth of a general taking up of the sport throughout the country would be. It would mean scores of expert shots just so much further along in their training for combat. Though rifle teams and gun clubs use small calibre weapons, it is with these that the soldier is given his first and fundamental training, "gallery practice...