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Speaking of the Harvard Crimson the Acta says : "True, not much fear is to be entertained of the rivalry of the Advocate, for it is decidedly too Philadelphian in tone and is greatly in need of a firm stick from a long pin in the hands of an athletic sticker...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: NOTES AND COMMENTS. | 10/16/1882 | See Source »

...forgotten that in nine postures out of ten assumed by the body at rest or in motion, the extremities are the most noticeable, and should be cared for accordingly. How many more flaring neckties we see than well-kept hands and nails? I refer more particularly to scarf-pins than neatly-fitting boots. You can guage a man's household accommodations by his dress and appearance; so beware lest people discover that you have but a small looking-glass, or that you have more trousers than neckties, and keep a large stock of boots rather than a pin-cushion full...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CAUSETTE DE LUNDI. | 4/24/1882 | See Source »

...What are you reading there?" interruptingly inquired the Ibex, as he toyed furtively with the razor-strop hanging from his scarf-pin...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE LAMPREY AND THE IBEX. | 11/25/1881 | See Source »

...denouement? Shall I relate the sad ending of my little romance? I confided in his nobility and childlike lack of culture. I was deceived. I mourn the loss of his manly figure. I miss his artless simplicity of nature. I also miss my jewelry and papa's diamord shirt-pin...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: DAISY SPRUCEWELL'S ROMANCE. | 11/12/1880 | See Source »

This hair-pin I found on the carpet...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: DE ARTE POETICA. | 10/15/1880 | See Source »

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