Word: percent
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...authorized to borrow books from the library carried home 44 books apiece on the average during the year 1885-86, and that this use of the library is increasing. The librarian reports another very agreeable sign of college progress which he mentions that, whereas in 1874-75 only 57 percent of the undergraduates used the library at at all, now nearly 90 per cent use it. The library has lately received large bequests, the income of which will amount to some $20,000, which are not restricted to the purchase of books...
...idea is good in spite of the danger. The richer the man the more he should pay in proportion to his wealth. One percent of of $10,000 is a much larger amount for a human being to pay in taxes than one percent...
...week! Ladies or gentlemen desiring pleasant profitable employment write at once. We want you to handle an article of domestic use that recommends itself to every one at sight. Staple as flour. Sells like hot cakes. Profits 300 percent. Families wishing to practice economy should for their own benefit write for particulars. Used every day the year round in every household. Price within reach of all. Circulars free. Agents receive sample free. Address, Domestic Manufacturing Company, Marion, Ohio...
...week! Ladies or gentlemen desiring pleasant profitable employment write at once. We want you to handle an article of domestic use that recommends itself to every one at sight. Staple as flour. Sells like hot cakes. Profits 300 percent. Families wishing to practice economy should for their own benefit write for particulars. Used every day the year round in every household. Price within reach of all. Circulars free. Agents receive sample free. Address, Domestic Manufacturing Company, Marion, Ohio...
...week! Ladies or gentlemen desiring pleasant profitable employment write at once. We want you to handle an article of domestic use that recommends itself to every one at sight. Staple as flour. Sells like hot cakes. Profits 300 percent. Families wishing to practice economy should for their own benefit write for particulars. Used every day the year round in every household. Price within reach of all. Circulars free. Agents receive sample free. Address, Domestic Manufacturing Company, Marion, Ohio...