Word: curiously
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...conclusion Mr. Wells spoke of the unique system of American taxation, of the different phases of taxation under the Articles of Confederation, of the curious methods of taxation in England during past centuries, and instanced the poll tax as the best of personal taxes, for it impressed upon the poor citizen the fact of his being part of a civil society which needed his support...
...curious to note how some "fad" in men's clothes will run through the college, and one often wonders where it starts; for if they can get it before it becomes common they appreciate it. There are many new things for the coming season which are already "the thing" in London; and we make a specialty of keeping posted upon all the changes in dress. Our stock is selected from special patterns shown only to the few fine houses in this country. Our prices are moderate, 10 per cent discount for cash, and we desire your patronage...
...young man and he showed the liveliest interest in the cultivation of the crops and the navigation of the river near which Monticello was situated. He took especial care, too, in keeping up his different account books-his farm book, his agricultural book, his weather book. There are many curious entries in his agricultural book, such as-"June 10. Gratted 10 chestnuts today with two of a different kind and hope the experiment will succeed." His weather book also has entries of his thought, such as-"Today I heard the first whippoorwill whistle and it did much please me." After...
...Tale of Three Wise Men," is a curious little story. It is interesting mostly for its quaint style which is consistently sustained from beginning to end, a subtle vein of humor pervades the whole, and adds a good deal to the tale...
...Cannibal" is rather a curious sketch. To say the least, the story is incoherent, and it is difficult to get at the exact meaning of the author...