Word: weaknesses
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...gives them the haughty warning that, unless they are capable of showing "stamina and bravery" (which the author of the editorial undoubtedly possesses in overflowing exuberance), ten million Americans would be "of not much more value than ten million Chinese. By the stern ethics of nations," he continues, "the weak and the cowardly have no right to endure...
...What our power in actual fighting ability is rests with the stamina and the bravery of our citizens. If their stamina is small and their bravery lacking, our ten million men will be of not much more value than ten million Chinese. By the stern ethics of nations the weak and the cowardly have no right to endure...
...afternoon and evening. It became evident that more than 40 members would vote "no" at the last roll call. Probably the greatest surprise of the evening was the shift of Congressman C. Kitchin, of North Carolina, to the side of the pacifists and with him went many weak-kneed followers. At the close of his protesting speech, however, Mr. Kitchin admitted that the measure he opposed would undoubtedly pass...
Among the more striking pieces, Mr. Parson's "Let Us Make the Night Light With Drinking" is reminiscent of "We Meet 'Neath the Sounding Rafters." but except for a weak line or two--like "We are sad, I suppose, or should be"--not unsuccessfully reminiscent. Mr. Damous "Beauty" is one of the few contributions to this Advocate which are more than merely creditably academic. It is spontaneously poetic in both thought and expression, notably above the average of verse in college publications, which is more than can be said of his "Passion." This too is charming in expression...
...wire backstop is being erected on the University field. Errors were frequent for both sides, McLeod in particular having an off day in the field, with three misplays marked against him. Team B failed to press the regulars as they have in the practice games in the cage, their weak batting being especially noticeable. Only three hits were secured from Garritt, Loring and Dingwell, who pitched for Team A. heavy hitting was the order for the first team, however, Captain Abbot, Bond and Harte each having a good day at the bat. Harte's home run was the first...