Word: dials
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...purpose of replanting trees. A pair of old coins and a rusty key were unearthed, buried more than six feet below the surface of the ground. One of the coins is dated 1787. It bears the legend "Fugio," and shows a sun shining down upon a sun-dial. Underneath the dial are inscribed the words, "Mind Your Business." On the reverse side is a chain of thirteen links, surrounding a circle in which are the words, "United States--We have...
...known among collectors as one of the "Fugio" coins. It was one of the earliest coins under the authority of the United States, being coined in the city of New York in 1787, and struck by means of a drop piece. It is also known as the "Franklin," "Sun-Dial" and "Mind Your Business" cent...
...beginning of the year a balance of $442.99 was on hand from the Freshman Class fund. From this the sun-dial presented to the University by the class was paid for, leaving $237.99. The annual class collection yielded $1,129.93. The 1918 Red Book Committee handed in $300 over and above expenses. This sum was deposited as a fund in trust for the 1918 Senior Album...
...class collection starts today. Collectors have been appointed to canvass the entire class and every man will have an opportunity to contribute. An especially large amount of money is needed this year because the sun dial at the Freshman Dormitories considerably depleted the class fund, and the Red Book surplus instead of being added to tthe class balance was set aside for the Senior Album...
...dedication of the sun-dial presented to the University by the class of 1918 took place yesterday afternoon. W. J. Murray '18, president of the Sophomore class made the formal presentation of the pedestal, expressing the appreciation of the class of 1918 to President Lowell and all who made the Freshman Dormitories a reality...