Word: combs
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...soap should be used on the parts most exposed, as the face, neck and hands, morning and evening. Water should not be allowed to dry into the hair, as a disagreeable odor is sometimes produced in this way, and the action of the glands interfered with. A fine-toothed comb should be used with great caution, and no comb violently...
...least. Music followed; and then the "Jaw bone of an ass" was received by the man with the most "gall." from the quietest fellow." The "Spade" and "Pillow" were given to the greatest dig and to the laziest man respectively. A "Spoon" was presented to the greatest eater, a Comb to the man who best represented that class; and a Knife to the greatest "cutter" all by the men who were there direct opposites. Music and a spread ended the festivities. Dartmouth being a temperance college nothing but water and lemonade was sued for the toasts, and all insinuation concerning...
...lockers in the gymnasium are so very small that their contents can but be in utter confusion. One student has helped matters by placing a shelf across the upper part of his locker, to hold his sponge, brush and comb, etc. The shelf is of wire netting, which allows a free circulation of the hot air. The expense of fitting all the lockers with such a shelf would be only a few cents each; in view of the great convenience resulting, it would seem that the authorities ought...