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...possible the varied phases of the epoch through which they live. In past years the lectures at the Union filled this need to a large extent, but only with the closing of the Union came the realization of its value and the work it did. The University cannot afford to abolish such lectures; their part in its life is too important. Thus a new series is being organized with the insight and care that the Faculty alone can give...
...perfectly sure you have bought all the Liberty bonds you can afford? If you aren't, be a sport and buy another...
There are, it has been roughly estimated, about three thousand doctors graduated yearly from our recognized schools. That is a pitifully small number to alleviate the suffering and heal the wounds of millions of war-beaten men. Our armies can afford no diminution of the far-too-small number of doctors who are now available...
...instruction has been mapped out and the corps will be opened to graduates and other educated men. The cost of the training for each man is estimated at $115, and scholarships to cover this amount have been subscribed by patriotic citizens in order to enable men who cannot afford the expense may yet benefit from the training...
...make pretence to any small degree of wisdom deny that the prohibition of intoxicants would save for our nation resources in men and material that we cannot in any circumstances afford to lose. The material wastage annually is tabulated in billions of pounds. The human wastage cannot be computed. Statistics have been carefully gathered to show the extent of this drain on our national wealth. Contrary to the ignorant wisdom of proverb-mouthing fellows, figures do not lie. As a nation we must face without blindness the inevasible truth that the pleasure of alcohol has weakened sadly our strength...