Word: helpful
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...mistaken impressions prevalent on this subject throughout the country should do much to counterbalance any unimportant considerations that prevent a man from adding his influence to that of the society. If a man really feels that the result aimed at by the society is a desirable one, he should help the society in bringing about the result. There is, of course, a reasonable ground of doubt about the real truth of the question in hand. but for those to whom the question seems a settled one, their course is very clear...
...requested not to run on the new track before 11 A. M. Hereafter, from 11 to 1 o'clock there will be some person at the track to give what help they can to those who wish to practice. For a few days men will please run on the outside half of the track, so that the other half may be got into good condition more quickly...
...presidential election was approaching and only scattered bodies lay between Hood and the Ohio river, when that general, having ceased his opposition to Shaman's movements, determined to capture Nashville. His plan was to surprise that city before it could be reinforced. and then march to Virginia and help Lee annihilate Grant before Sherman could come to the latter's relief. The plan was a brilliant one, and had he moved at once nothing would have been in his way. He delayed when delay was fatal. Thomas, who had been placed in command of two corps and some scattered garrisons...
...even eight men. We would suggest that the club should write to the various colleges, and, if possible, make arrangements for some team matches. Meanwhile, if some recognized authority, like the National Rifle Association, or the Forest and Stream, or Spirit of the Times, would lend its assistance to help on the project, we think that the sport might be put on a firmer basis...
...them still feel their influence in the higher tone that pervades the university. Unfortunately the circle of such men as Ezra Abbott and Benjamin Pierce is but small at Harvard and every day it is growing smaller. Those that still remain may go at any moment and we cannot help feeling that we belong to the privileged few who yet may know them...