Word: betterment
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...parboiled, as almost to cause a riot among them. All the help eat at this time; but for the waiters alone it is a regular meal; for the other help has a regular symposium at or about ten. We think, though they are colored, they are worthy of better treatment, since a laborer is worthy of his hire. What is said of one meal, can be truly said of all. We trust the association will see to that matter and help those poor fellows...
...called the "Oneida," and challenged the seniors to a race. The seniors accepted, and formed the "Iris Boat Club," in order to rival the juniors who had formed the "Oneida Club." In the race which took place a little later, the "Oneida" came off victorious, and was declared the better boat...
3LAUNDRY! LAUNDRY! Collars 1-2 cts, cuffs 1-2 ct, 30 per cent less than any other laundry. As I have my own laundry I guarantee to give better satisfaction for less money. The latest style of E. & W. collars and cuffs. Novelty in neck wear, Jersey, tights. Sweaters in all colors, etc., etc. Tailoring - Repairing and pressing done in the best style. Clothes cleaned by Steam Naptha process, which is the only process by which we guarantee to remove any stain, or give $50 reward for failure to do so. Laundry to be delivered at the request...
Five miles; 24 min. 57 sec., by Wm. Jackson, better known as "the American Deer," in England...
3LAUNDRY! LAUNDRY! Collars 1-2 cts, cuffs 1-2 ct, 30 per cent less than any other laundry. As I have my own laundry I guarantee to give better satisfaction for less money. The latest style of E. & W. collars and cuffs. Novelty in neck wear, Jersey, tights. Sweaters in all colors, etc., etc. Tailoring - Repairing and pressing done in the best style. Clothes cleaned by Steam Naptha process, which is the only process by which we guarantee to remove any stain, or give $50 reward for failure to do so. Laundry to be delivered at the request...