Word: possession
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...right. It advertises for "men of daring, men of ability, men with clear heads, men with keen eyes," between the ages of 19 and 30, "preferably under 25," who "must be able to pass a stringent examination covering eyes, ears, heart, lungs and sense of balance," and who possess a college education or its equivalent. Note that last word. You are passed at once on a college diploma if the physical tests are met, but, lacking a college record, you must have a thorough knowledge of internal combustion engines, the difference between tractor and pusher types of airplanes, between four...
...corner-stone of the Harkness Memorial Quadrangle at Yale was laid on Monday with brief but impressive ceremonies. President Arthur T. Hadley presided at the exercises and in the course of his address took occasion to remind those present of the spiritual influences which attractive buildings possess and the pressing need of doing something in America to replace the historic European structures which have been destroyed by the war. Among the interesting documents placed in the corner-stone were a copy of President Wilson's reply to the Pope's peace proposals, a Liberty Bond poster, and a record...
...week on advanced subjects, assuming a knowledge of American military organization and tactics but more particularly of the similar French organizations as taught by the French Mission during the summer. The course will be progressive in that use will be made of all previous information the students may possess. The lectures will also come in the evening, the 1.30 hour being discontinued as in the elementary course. The practical work for the advanced students will be three hours a week. For two of these hours the two courses will be combined, the men from Military Science 2 acting...
With all due respect to those who are presumed to possess wisdom, we would suggest that what we desire is not glossing lies, nor panicky lies, but the truth...
...people, those who, while possessing small individual resources yet in the aggregate possess the bulk of our wealth, must enjoy their share of the loan. Not our bankers nor our brokers, but the people, are the nation. The people must be holders of their own bonds. It is a vote of confidence in their free democracy...