Word: fells
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...birth. Was it not within a few miles of this town that the first shots were fired which meant that the colonies of America were to be free and independent? Are we not within sight of the monument erected over the spot where brave men fought and fell at Bunker Hill? If this is Harvard conservatism, fit upon it! Where, we ask, is Harvard patriotism? For a lack of the sentiment of patriotism in the authorities of a college situated in New Mexico there might be some excuse; for a lack of such sentiment in a college situated...
...Above all, intervals of complete rest, combined with change of occupation, such as the cultivation of flowers, or similar pursuits entirely foreign to the regular employment, will enable a man to accomplish far more than would otherwise be possible. In the words of the famous Dr. Bird, who recently fell a victim to over work, "Take six weeks' holiday every year. It may delay your success, but it will save your life...
...resistance to the domination of the French is undoubtedly to be ascribed. The favor with which gymnastics were then regarded was universal. Kings and people vied with each other in extolling their worth and importance. But in the troublous times that followed the triumpus of the battle-field they fell into disrepute, at least with the governments of Germany. Not only were the promises recalled which had been proclaimed in an hour of need, but the gymnasia throughout the country, with the exception of those of Wurtemburg, were closed in 1819. Jahn and his disciples, the Turners, were denounced...
...month. Sixty times twelve are 720. The management has saved thirty dollars on that item! A request for an itemized account of subscriptions would have been quite as rational and much more profitable, as it would show how many men fail to subscribe to the crew. Subscriptions fell of $1000 from the amount subscribed...
...amount of $743.48. These have all been paid except one bill of $80 and another of $8.55. There is no reason why the debt can not be paid off if men will subscribe, but it is absolutely necessary that everyone should give something. Last year subscriptions fell off largely. If we have to pay off the debt and start square next fall every man must help...