Word: aid
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...cigarette moves into his place. The fiat has gone forth, however, and inexorable fashion declares that the cigarette is no more to be used, as formerly. And the most energetic efforts of desparing dealers cannot restore this tyranical Humpty-Dumpty to his old place again, - not even with the aid of all the king's horses and all the king...
...informal acceptance has been sent. Yale has virtually been assured that we will row, what more does she want? Last year it was even later than this that the formalities were finally arranged, owing to some delays caused by Yale. This year each college has a graduate committee, to aid in preserving harmony. These committees have not yet done their work of compiling rules; when this is done a formal acceptance will be sent under the conditions of the rules. So do not fear, dear Yale, that you will have no competitor next June...
...lecture on Indian life, at the Peabody Museum yesterday afternoon, was attended by a large audience, including many ladies. Miss Fletcher, with the aid of her collection of curiosities, was enabled to give a vivid and interesting account of the domestic habits of the Omaha Indians, among whom she spent several years. She described their style of indoor work, methods of arranging their camps according to gens, and many other interesting details...
Members of '86 are requested to assist in clearing Holmes field at 1 P. M. today, or as soon after as possible. All aid volunteered by members of other classes will be gladly accepted...
Coroner Palmer resumed the inquest on the Callender buildings fire in Providence last night. The evidence brought out goes to prove that the fire department paid little, if any, heed to the cries for aid of the imprisoned people...