Word: perfected
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Baldwin, of the University' Freshmen, was the individual star of the game, making a home run in the fifth, while Meehan was a close second with two singles and perfect fielding record...
...labor into more essential channels by means of the military draft, a method devoid of the repulsiveness of more direct labor compulsion and yet equally effective in practice. In threatening immediate military service for those not employed in essential industry, a real incentive is supplied toward securing a more perfect war organization. This measure means the elimination of idlers of all types. It recognizes that while the complexity of modern society and the need of preparing for the future require as few changes as possible, essential industries demand the first attention of our population. The manhood of the nation...
...summer camp which is going to open near Camp Devens," he continued, "where they can profit by many of the advantages of the National Army Camp, and where I expect to work with Lieutenant Morize, will permit them to perfect still more their practical instruction, and to put to use all the theoretical training that they have received during the winter. Like their comrades of last year, they have enthusiasm, good will, and the spirit of discipline...
...thirds of them, where, for reasons often of lack of equipment or officers, no military unit has been established, every opportunity will now be given to train an efficient corps. In addition, the R. O. T. C.'s that have already been established will be brought into more perfect co-ordination; the War Department will know just what results it wants from each one, and the best way to obtain these results. As the graduates of the R. O. T. C.'s will be trained uniformly everywhere, officers can be made of them more quickly and efficienly than has heretofore...
...fifty years ago paraded proudly, with eyes to the front and heads held high. Cheer upon cheer greeted the old soldiers, the women joining their voices, waving their hand-kerchiefs and giving the veterans the "Chatauqua salute." From start to finish of the parade, indeed, the battalion was in perfect step and alignment, and the proud standards were borne aloft without a hitch by three stalwart Grand Army...