Word: heavier
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...going to meeting before bell ringing," six pence, - in 1800, increased to sixty cents; (6), neglecting to repeat the sermon - given up in 1773 - nine pence; (7), irreverent behaviour at prayers or public divinity lectures, one shilling, six pence - in 1800, increased to one dollar. These penalties were made heavier in later years, until the whole system of punishing by means of fines was abolished...
...book has been placed at Leavitt & Pierce's to receive the names of any who wish a reprint on heavier paper of the colored picture in the Lampoon. The reprint will not be taken unless one hundred names are signed. If only one hundred copies are wanted, the price will be 25 cents, if more are wanted, the price will be proportionately lower...
...Glee Club-Pierian game was set for two o'clock but as might have been expected did not get under way until half past two. As soon as the two teams lined up, it was evident that the Glee Club was heavier, and had more semi-professionals, or men who had played before, than the Pierian. Nothing daunted, the Pierian started in to win through superior skill. Unluckily the skill did not seem to show itself at the right time, or even at any time. When play was called, some good rushing by Faulkner carried the ball quite...
...substitute last year. He is said to be an excellent single oarsman, although most of his time this year has been spent in the eight. Stevenson and Hartridge, the other two men, have rowed before in their class boats. Cadwell, the little coxswain, has grown rather heavier since last year, but is still the lightest man at Yale. He has had a great deal of experience and steers a wonderfully straight course...
...freshmen, too, have a good eight, and are rowing well. They are much heavier than any other Columbia freshman crew ever sent to New London. The crew average as much as the 'varsity in weight, and number five is the heaviest oarsman in Columbia; - or in any other college for that matter. A few weeks ago they raced the University of Pennsylvania crew at New York, and only came in three or four feet behind in a mile race. Many ascribe their defeat to the poor boat in which they rowed. Their new boat arrived only a short time...