Word: beavered
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...laying of the corner-stone of the new produce exchange on Broadway, near Beaver street, New York, took place yesterday afternoon with imposing ceremonies, and in the presence of a large throng of people...
Daniel Pratt has appeared in his spring hat. It is similar in form to the conventional beaver, but of a snowy white hue. The general effect is quite unique and we congratulate the new Beau Brummel on his new acquisition...
...hear him in the original, like my friend Salviny; but you've got to excuse me now; I'm goin' to lecture before the Woman Suffrage Society with my friend Ker'nel Higginson - I'm goin' to carry the pitcher of water on the stage" - and, rubbing his ancient beaver on his shiny coat-sleeve, Dan'l bowed the reporter...
...abashed, but presently the good Spirit of Knowledge came to him and whispered, "Knock, and it shall be opened." So Lighthead knocked, but it was not opened unto him. Then was he disconsolate, and descending the stairs two men met him. One was called Worldly Wise, - he wore a beaver hat, and a stick; the other, named Sloth, was likewise garmented. "Pray, sirs," quoth he, "where can I register my name among those who are blessed?" Worldly Wise, with an ill-hidden smile of scorn, replied, "Don't register at all." "Nay, but I must," the hero replied. "Then...
Give, oh, give me back my beaver...