Word: accounting
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...triangles, so that the load is distributed into forces acting longitudinally on the beams, either by tension or by compression. To build a bridge of this kind, a scaffolding is necessary to support the materials while being put together. When it is impracticable to build a scaffolding on account of the currents, the bridge is built from each end so as to meet in the middle. The ends are balanced by piers near the shore and anchored firmly on the shore. The most common form of bridge in America is the straight Warren girder bridge. In Europe, the single...
...freshman crew was unable to row Wednesday on account of the rough water, but were out again yesterday...
...following account of the work now being done by the Columbia Freshman crews was written by Mr. Klapp, the captain of the 'varsity crew for the Columbia Spectator. It ought to prove to the candidates for our freshman crew that only by the most conscientious efforts on their part can they hope to be successful at New London...
...year, although there are a number of cases where men by dint of assiduous application have passed the necessary examinations at the end of the Middle year-that is, a three years residence. Thus many men in order to gain a class go to other colleges solely on this account; and not, as it has been stated with utter falsity, that Harvard has lost its prestige in the eyes of the faculty and students of the Academy. From present favorable indications the tide promises to turn again toward Cambridge, and if the delegation of next fall is a true precursor...
...yesterday's issue we published a short account of the doings of the cricket eleven. Cricket is a sport which should be encouraged here; and the various cricketers of Harvard have striven earnestly to obtain a firm footing for the game. The team has been very successful in its matches with teams from the neighboring towns, but those interested naturally want a wider field. Therefore they have arranged a game with a team from the University of Pennsylvania, probably the first amateur cricket eleven in the country. This game is to take place on Holmes Field, a fact which ought...