Word: grounds
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...committee in charge of the Brooks House have not yet definitely determined on the final plans for the building, but everything will be ready to begin work as soon as the ground will permit...
Whatever the reasons in favor of these locations, the objections to them are of much weight. In the first instance, that of the Brooks House, one of the prettiest and most complete corners of the College ground is to be invaded, and even if the new building does not fail to harmonize with the old ones, it seems sure to overcrowd the space. As for Randall Hall, it would probably be much more useful, if placed nearer the square. It is of course, exceedingly difficult to pick out a position which would be satisfactory in every way, but it will...
...Williams case the college asked for exemption from taxation on several residences occupied by professors on the ground that these houses, although used only as residences from which the college derived rent, were being used for the purposes for which the institution was incorporated. The case was carried to the Supreme Court and resulted in the following finding...
...Longfellow Park land, which will run along the river to the Abattoir Bridge. Room will be left between the speedway and the river, on which to build the University boat house. In return for the land given by the college, the Park Commissioners have agreed to improve the ground and make it attractive, and to secure it from intrusion. It is expected that work on the newly acquired land will be started some time this year...
...three main stories, "Sophomores Three" is easily the most readable. It has quaintness and charm, qualities not often found in college periodicals. "A Money-making Scheme" is a novel incident amusingly described with a good deal of college atmosphere. The author of "An Indiana Pioneer" evidently knows his ground thoroughly and has covered it well...