Word: methodical
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Dates: during 1920-1920
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...with the disappearance of universal military training propaganda. The latest theory seems to be that if all citizens cannot be persuaded to become soldiers, at least all soldiers can become citizens by virtue of an education entirely beyond the pale of the military. The army has already evolved a method for sending eligible men to colleges all over the country; now the Marine Corps announces a different plan, based on the correspondence school idea. Every recruit receives with his uniform some text books, and a cordial invitation to his share in the free instruction. No matter where...
...easy, from the standpoint of a college education, to pick flaws in the plans of both the army and marine corps. The army's method seems to be of doubtful benefit to some few men; the value of the other plan depends entirely on whether the individuals will want to take advantage of the correspondence system, which is difficult to administer at best. But the whole non-military public will appreciate the effort originating within official circles to spread the "citizen army" idea. The A. E. F. showed for all time that the common layman can make a good soldier...
...certain that the first method is far more desirable, because it is not only lucrative, but it also brings credit upon the student. However, there are some who cannot get honor marks (we frankly admit there are some) and it is for these that the existing regulations of the Freshman Dining Halls are a distinct detriment. If a Freshman secures a position which makes it impossible for him to eat certain meals at the dining halls, the college makes no allowance, but forces the student to pay not only for his meal outside, but also for the one he does...
...next war, if it is between nations, will be carried on against populations more than against armies. If it is between classes, who can fortell the amount and method of its destruction? Governments are doing all they can to keep alive the psychology that breeds war, and of this war-breeding psychology the United States is manufacturing her full share. We are doing more than any other country ecept France to make a settlement of the Russian situation impossible. Eugene Debs is still in Atlanta penitentiary, preaching peace while we martyr him for agreeing with Lincoln's stand...
That is due, thinks Mr. Osborne, to deficient educational methods which characterize our entire system. The absence of sufficient responsibility in our training is the big lack of the method. School self government is one step in the right direction. To be sure many approaches have been made, especially by girls' schools, which are in that respect far ahead of those for men. Mr. Osborne's idea is that this denial of responsibility can never make for good citizenship, which can be taught only by being practiced. Athletics are the only branch of our educational life where we are trusted...