Word: interests
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...hinders the reformation of the prisoner, which should be the main object of penal institutions. (a) by transforming him into a money-making machine. (Illinois Labor Report for 1886, pp. 89 and 90). (b) by the predominant influence of the contractor, whose interest is opposed to reformation. (Ill. Report...
...Furthermore, that the changes be made suddenly and in order, that their combined effect may powerfully revive the interest of athletics in the college...
These meetings are very informal affairs, and are intended to give the students an opportunity of discussing among themselves, and with the college authorities, all matters of interest to the University. The meetings held last year were highly appreciated by the students, and a full house is expected this evening. Only members of the University are admitted...
...their own hands, that it rests with them to bring out the best results from the best material in the land, that a college devoted to extravagance cannot be a dwelling house of strength and the, letic skill, and that hard work on the part of some and strong interest and support on the part of the rest will alone bring the success that is looked for as a necessity. The blessings of such a spirit in college life cannot pass unperceived, and the method to attain them is as plain...
...Warren contributes "A Comp Fire Story," in which he narrates the adventures of a number of young medical students who took part in a grave-robbing expedition. The story is a ghastly one, the writer giving full rein to his imagination. The story is strong and its interest is well sustained from beginning to end. The style is excellent and the narrative is consistent...