Word: letting
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Let it be said," says the Yale News, "that the Harvard team have done well; they have brought honor to their college and they deserve the high place which they hold in the contest for the championship. They tried no block game when they found themselves unable to cope successfully, if fairly, with our men; they played for the sake of the game, like well-trained athletes, and for all they were worth...
...Prof. Butcher, the new Greek professor, was received with a loud cheer on arriving, a lane toward the doorway being opened for him at the same time. The professor smilingly acknowledged the compliment, and was making his way into the hall when several students were heard to say "Let's give him a squeeze." The scene that ensued is described as being simply disgraceful. The professor was hustled, squeezed against the railings, pelted with peas, and attempts made to knock off his hat with sticks, and his coat was torn. Ultimately he got relief by Professor Wilson causing the door...
...annex, he may well consider the sweet reasonableness of waiting until the system is adjusted upon the principles of sound common sense. Instead of providing funds to pay the professors for their extra lectures, the just and wise course would be to endow a hall of residence, and let the university reward its instructors. - [N. Y. Tribune...
...let - In the yard, 7 Gray's. A large bonus offered. Apply at 10 Weld...
...let - In the yard, 7 Gray's. A large bonus offered. Apply at 10 Weld...