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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...given in College; our reference is to Superlative Economy 1. When we were a Sub-Freshman we derived great pleasure and profit from the perusal of a little volume entitled "Ye Proverbes of Beniamin Franklin," and made up of such choice maxims as these, "Economic is Wealthe," "A Penny Sav'd is a Penny Earn'd," "Take Care of ye Pence and ye Poundes will take Care of ym selves." With how great, pleasure was it, then, that we discovered the influence of our old friend in the management of our beloved University. It appears that the fountain of Boston...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 11/11/1881 | See Source »

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