Word: coaling
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...occupants of rooms would be greatly enhanced, and it would be much more economical than the present manner. Of course each man would be compelled to pay a certain amount per year, but it would be found much cheaper here in Cambridge where such exorbitant prices are asked for coal...
...Just wait till I get settled," whispered the quadruped, as he curled himself cosily in the coal-shovel...
...moment we were informed by the medium that the spirit of the only Conners was present with a bull pup, and wished to borrow money enough to buy a little coal. Being always willing to assist the worthy poor, I passed up a counterfeit quarter which I had received at Sever's, and which I had been unable to get anybody, even an editor of one of the College papers, to take...
...salary of $1,200; his entire income as "scout" from forty rooms is at least $1,200; he employs four "goodies," paying them all four $360, and an assistant at $135, and a "scout," to black boots, &c., at $75; for the cost of utensils, allow $40. The coal for heating the building is furnished by the College. His running expenses, then, are $600, leaving, from his total receipts, $2,400, an income of $1,800. The janitor of Weld receives from the College $1,000, and, as nearly as can be estimated, $1,000 from the students themselves...
...price of board per week for November in Memorial Hall has been $4.29. The following is an analysis of that amount: provisions, $2.95; service, 68 1/2; coal, .10; water, .01; gas, .08; breakage, .04; interest, .12; reduction of debt, .06; summer repairs, .06 1/2; allowances for Sunday absence, .09; miscellaneous, .02; head money...