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Swarthmore News

Location

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1915

Page

3

Nonresistance ideals as Swarthmore graduates face war

The Swarthmore College graduating class of 1915 faces the European war with a plea to follow Jesus’s nonresistant teaching. A professor urges self discipline and a peace-promoting life, contrasting Napoleon’s doctrine of force with Christ’s message of mercy and truth.

Swarthmore College Napoleon Tolstoi Europe Jesus of Nazareth Alma

Bac Aulau..ate Address by President Swain

President Swain delivers a bac aulaureate address urging moral resistance to war. The speech contrasts Napoleon’s wars with a civilized moral standard and envisions a future where military despotism meets its St Helena, calling for a defensive war leading to lasting peace.

BAC Swain Desbot St. Helena Frederick Palmer

Swarthmore College Commencement Reflections on War and Peace

The address urges compassion for Belgians and praise for medical volunteers amid World War I. It argues that postwar fraternal ties can and should be rebuilt, citing American reconciliation after internal conflict and the hope for lasting peace despite human frailties.

Indictment of War and Appeal for a League of Nations

The speaker argues for international arrangements to curb war, noting treaties may be broken but should be renewed. He envisions a league of nations shaped by public opinion and moral force, aimed at preventing global destruction. Tomorrow at Independence Hall a plan will be considered for a general structure and future adoption by governments.

League of Nations Independence Hall Conference of the Nations

Folklore line on sharing dew from a tiny bloom

A poetic image describes the smallest flower offering its dewdrop to a nearby companion, signifying generosity and connection in nature.

Swarthmore Association Thanks Wilson for Silver Cup

From Swarthmore Pa dated June 15 2015 the secretary notes at the regular meeting a vote of thanks to Stanley K Wilson for presenting a silver cup to be contested for by members in semi annual pool tournaments.

Swarthmore Stanley K Wilson Charles F. Sauter

Resting Is Part of Work When Necessary

A quoted remark notes that rest is as essential to work as activity. It emphasizes balance and acknowledges breaks as a productive component of labor.

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