Word: possession
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Students possess a wealth of personal effects, many of which have long been discarded. Every man has a shelf or drawer full of things which he no longer uses. Old clothing accumulates rapidly. It is psychologically natural, however, for men to part slowly with possessions once acquired, and to declare they have nothing to give, upon being questioned by a collector. There seems to be nothing more difficult than the emptying of an overcrowded drawer into the waiting hands of charity...
...value of this movement has been recently brought out in a bulletin issued by the Y. M. C. A., which pointed out the immediate need in military camps, both in the United States and in France, for college athletes above the draft age who possess the ability to promote and organize sports for large numbers of men. More than 300 physical directors are now in the camps, it was stated, and 100 of these are already in France. An additional 100 are wanted at once and at least 30 each month thereafter...
...with questions as to what he meant and whether he placed physical qualities and strength and the physique above the artistic and literary. But the events of the last four years have been showing more and more clearly what he had in mind, and what qualities a nation must possess, even in this 20th century itself, in order even to live. Perhaps the millenium will some time come, but it is manifest that today bravery and physical qualities are essential to the very life and existence of any nation. This is the reason why we must make...
...having been reported by the latter as showing no improvement whatever, was then on January 22, 1918, directed to appear before a Board of Officers detailed to consider his case. He refused to appear before this board. His case was investigated and the board finds that he does not possess the qualities suitable for an officer, and that his retention in the Training Corps is undesirable. He is herewith discharged without honor...
...Private L. B. Davis having been placed on probation by the Disciplinary Officer and having been reported by the latter as showing no improvement whatever, was then on January 8, 1918, investigated by a Board of Officers detailed for the purpose. This board finds that he does not possess the qualities suitable for an officer and that his retention in the Training Corps is undesirable. He is herewith discharged without honor...