Word: larger
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Harvard Lampoon has probably a larger circulation and a more extended reputation with the general public than any other college periodical. If American humor in general has a peculiar flavor and twang of its own which gives it a world-wide reputation, certainly that species of American humor that goes under the name of college humor has a still racier and sharper individuality if not so extended a vogue. We think few will deny that of all college journals the Lampoon has been and is the best representative and exponent of this peculiar humor. Its only considerable rival hitherto...
...good Review is even more generous yet: "The older colleges have a larger proportion of loafers. But this is not the fault of the colleges. Western colleges have less of this disturbing element now, but as they grow they will meet with the same difficulties. Indeed, some of our Western schools are even now passing the Eastern colleges in these unsatisfactory elements, and Ann Arbor, Northwestern and Oberlin may well congratulate themselves if, when they are as old as Harvard and Williams and Amherst, they turn out as fine gentlemen, as keen scholars and as earnest Christians. On this side...
...scientific course, on 22; in the political science course, on 10; of Doctor of Philosophy, on 3; of Bachelor of Laws, on 102: of Bachelor of Laws, cum laude, on 21; of Doctor of Medicine, on 120; total, 351. It is claimed that Columbia College has a larger number of students in attendance than any educational institution on this side of the Atlantic...
...superintendent may give credit, limited as to time and amount, provided that the purchaser furnishes a bond to the amount of twenty-five dollars. There will, doubtless, be considerable discussion over this article at the meeting this evening, and we would suggest a plan which certainly would induce a larger number of students to patronize the association. Let credit be given to a certain amount for articles purchased and the amount charged on the term bills. Many students will patronize the tradesmen, even if they pay a higher price, provided that they can obtain credit for one month or longer...
...have received from the Pope Manufacturing Company an advance copy of their catalogue for 1882. It contains a fine description of their new "Expert Columbia," a model machine, designed as a medium-weight roadster for expert riders. The list of sundries is larger and the prices very reasonable...