Word: plainness
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...this point it was plain that Harvard had the race well in hand and the only question was the distance by which Columbia would be beaten. Harvard gradually increased her lead without the least trouble, as Columbia at this point began to show signs of breaking up. At the two mile and a half flag Harvard led by four lengths, pulling thirty-four strokes. Columbia had by this time increased he stroke to thirty-two. At the end of the third mile Harvard's lead was five lengths, which was increased in the next half mile to seven lengths...
...Harvard street.Wanted - An able bodied young man who understands plain cooking, to do general work on a yacht. Terms, $30 a month and board. Apply at 33 Grays...
...Harvard street.Wanted - An able bodied young man who understands plain cooking, to do general work on a yacht. Terms, $30 a month and board. Apply at 33 Grays...
...each name is reached, the student rises and advances to the platform, standing facing it. When all the candidates for a given degree have been announced, the president formally makes the facts known to the trustees and asks their pleasure. The trustees consenting, the president in a few plain English words declares the candidates to be bachelors or doctors, as the case may be. There is no exhibit of diplomas. Beginning with the next year, seven courses are offered for the undergraduate. Besides the usual subjects, French and German are made prominent. The subjects for all the courses are alike...
Wanted - An able bodied young man who understands plain cooking, to do general work on a yacht. Terms, $30 a month and board. Apply at 33 Grays...