Word: generous
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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There are many demands upon the open purse in these days, when universal charity is attempting to mitigate universal destruction. It is fortunate that Americans are generous; fully as fortunate that they have such an abundance that many years of giving could not reduce them to the destitution of Europe...
...should not, in being proud of our flag and our national anthem, fall to the level of the rabble, which hoots, throws stones, and riots when some slight form is omitted, not from an exalted and generous conception of the meaning of their nation and a desire to preserve its honor, but simply because, being a rabble, it loves to hoot, throw stones, and riot...
...They are called on now to render the second and the lesser duty, in person and by influence to entrust their savings to the government for its uses, that our nation, in making war may lack gold no more than men. We can believe that the response will be generous, the result inspiring...
...University a campaign has been launched to raise the $100,000 which it has been estimated will be required to equip and maintain the University R. O. T. C. at a grade equal to a Federal camp. Although a considerable part of this amount has already been contributed by generous alumni, money is still needed. In the circular letter which has been sent to the graduates of the University the following paragraph briefly sets forth the situation...
...outstanding features of the Argentine system are the generous exemptions and the training after the term of enlistment. The satisfactory results of each of these has led to interest in the Argentine plan...