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Glenn called this pilfering of the church's war chest . . . . "stealing, misappropriation, embezzlement . . ." powerful words before a convention of prelates. His capably expressed indignation deserves praise from the whole body of the laity, not only for the justice of it, but for its vigor and motivation. Such outspoken men are few enough in the ranks of the clergy, and it is an encouraging sign of the age to discover a minister as strong in action as he is from the pulpit...
...ranges from one thousand to eighteen thousand, and once the cash is passed. Sbar, in connivance with all of the city's circulation managers and the newsstand License Commissioner, sets them up in the proper place. If they refuse to obey his orders, refuse to contribute to his war-chest, Jake tells the circulation managers and no more papers are delivered to that unfortunate...
...years, Londoners have seen inside the fire lines a tall, hearty figure in the black helmet and blue uniform of the Salvage Corps. He was Captain Brymore Eric Miles, chief of the insurance companies' special force to keep down unnecessary damage by fire & water. On his hefty chest glittered a row of medals, including the Military Cross and the Stars of Mons...
...royal residence, Castle Laeken, he lay in state in his own very simple bedroom. A heavy white bandage was wrapped round his head, and he wore the olive drab uniform of a general. The scarlet sash of the Grand Cross of Leopold was across his chest. There was an ivory crucifix in his bruised hands. The plain rosewood bed on which he lay was covered with white lilacs. Two yellow altar candles burned steadily at its foot, two black-gowned nuns prayed at its head. His clock ticked steadily away on the bedside table...
...Freshman house, and the Freshman would be forced to row their race on the Charles, a sacrifice, but worthy in the face of the difficulties which have beset the training camp on the Thamos. Even with such economy, the event is a distinct drain on the H.A.A.'s war-chest, since transportation alone amounts to over $600. Mr. Bingham's suggestion indicates that there is a new spirit abroad in the Harvard Athletic Association. He should be supported in this intelligent and practical effort to make both ends meet at New London...