Word: comee
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Etymologically, Bimetallism simply means two metals in some mutaual relation to each other. In addition to this, however, it has come to be understood that the two metals concerned are gold and silver; and that this mutual relation is in, or through their use as money. Within these limits bimetallism may mean more or less. It means either the system of national bimetallism with free coinage of both metals at the legal ratio; or else, and this more properly, the system of international bimetallism, with a free coinage of the metals at a ratio common to the contracting nations...
...Brown University ice polo team was unable to come to Cambridge yesterday and the match has again been postponed indefinitely...
...offered the whole collection for $2500 to the first bidder. Professor Farnham at once cabled an acceptance of the offer and obtained the collection. He took this action on his own responsibility, fearing that if he delayed the library would be purchased by others, but a donor has since come forward to furnish the funds...
...latest addition to the list of small magazines has just issued from the University Press. It is called the "Shadow." Unlike the rest of its order, it seems to come before the world with an honest literary purpose, and not merely to scoff and to cheer. The first number is bright and intellectual without being "dicadent." As to outer appearance the "Shadow" is simple, rather artistic, and attractive, with a classical cover and good typography. The price is ten cents a copy; published monthly...
LACROSSE.- All men be on the asphalt court dressed to play at 4 o'clock from now on. This is required on account of Dr. Sargent's class. There will be work in the Gymnasium right after the stick practice. New men are urged to come...