Word: lay
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Lay Harvard, - Culture's grinding-mill...
...Snodkins lay upon the ground...
...University at present offers to its students what is called a liberal education. The departments of instruction are so varied that one can either dip lightly into many subjects, or make himself proficient in a specialty. The student who intends to read law can lay a foundation in history and logic; the future doctor can ground himself in chemistry and science. But to the business man no such opportunities are offered; the work that he does here cannot be said to fit him for commerce or banking, in more than a general way. It is profitable, as all learning...
...Orator there were four nominations; but, one name being withdrawn, the choice lay between Messrs. Hart, Hale, and Pennypacker. Mr. Hart was elected, and his election was made unanimous...
...Bacon was the favorite candidate for First Marshal, and after the first ballot was elected by acclamation. The contest for Second Marshal lay between Messrs. Hooper, Roosevelt, Stow, N. M. Brigham, Trimble, and Ware. Mr. Ware was elected. The struggle for Third Marshal was between Messrs. N. M. Brigham and Trimble, and Mr. Trimble was elected...