Word: far
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...back the cup, and we can never do it by half-hearted work. Every one who can must work hard and earnestly or we shall again be obliged to see the cup carried off by some college that has not half our advantages, but has, what is far more effective the energy we lack...
...Free raw materials for ships will go far towards enabling the American builder to supply the demand which free ships will create: Codman, "Free Ships...
...often has a hard struggle to earn his daily bread but an author who is even decently equipped rarely spends the year without earning something. The profession of literature is very attractive, and contains more men who love their work than any other. The fame of an author is far-reaching, and extends wherever there are active intellects. In this it has a great advantage over the limited range of the greatest legal or medical reputations. One brilliant story gives a young man a position and influence which cannot be measured in money. Even a third rate author can rest...
...been very successful. There are several objections to it, the chief being the difficulty in getting a suitable track near the college. The track in Holmes Field is too small for fast racing, and the only other track near here is the one at Lynn, which is almost too far away. Then, too, such a plan might interfere with the Mott Haven work. Their objection will be carefully considered before any decisive action is taken. In addition to these races, the usual weekly runs will take place, beginning as soon as the roads are in good condition for riding. With...
...appreciable amount. A very careful, yet simple system of book-keeping has been adopted, so that the profit on each sale can be seen at a glance. The present scheme by which every member of the University may purchase from the stock of the society at prices far below those charged by the regular tradesmen will undoubtedly be continued in the future...