Word: dearer
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...position from his long experience and active interest in Harvard boating; we still feel sure that the course of the faculty will be injurious for the present to our crew, and on that account we regret it. Recognizing, however, the fact that the good name of our University is dearer to all of us than success in any boat race ever can be, we decline to open a discussion which will only give publicity to the disgrace which befell Harvard in the races of last June...
...first named institution has been looked forward to with a greater degree of interest than any other event in the college aquatic circles of this country. In fact it is looked upon as a connecting link between athletics, past and present, and with it are associated memories dearer than any other to the undergraduate heart. Any attempt to destroy or encroach upon this custom or to destroy its sacredness would be very likely to be treated in a very conservative manner. Thus it was when Columbia desired to enter the charmed circle, and thus the University of Pennsylvania finds...
...price of board at Memorial Hall during February was $4.21. The reason for this advance from the price for January is, that provisions are now dearer, and because, wages and dues being paid by the month, they make the average per man higher during a short month...