Word: interest
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Archaeological Institute, through Professor Norton, has subscribed largely to the fund and takes a great interest in the work...
This is the first time an American has been engaged in these explorations and for this reason, aside from the value of the results, the undertaking is of great interest, not only to archaeologists but also to all students of biblical history and all interested in fine arts...
...Thayer, '89, spoke next on the affirmative. A government is like a great farm. The owner chooses the head farmers to carry out his ideas of the best interests of the estate. If a new owner comes in who does not believe in the methods of the former landlord, it is proper for him to select new servants to carry out his ideas. These men must know their business, and, besides, must be interested in the success of the owner. Under these, however, are the laborers who perform routine work. Is it wise to turn these men out even...
...jumping with the knees on a prostrate player. This is a wise ruling as it will tend to decrease the danger of the game and will necessitate more careful tackling and falling. Every change which,like this one, tends to increase the science of the game without lessening its interest will be welcome as an improvement...
...necessary to go behind and say much in general about the value of books. Through them we learn man, the chief interest to all mankind...