Word: maps
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...within the next six weeks, so that training does not mean mere drudgery to the men; they have something immediate to work for. This should influence all old men to begin work at once. The captain of the team will doubtless call all candidates together early this week and map out a regular course of training. It is to be hoped that besides all the old men a great many new men will turn out at this meeting. Mr. Lathrop wants it understood that he is ready to devote his time to any man no matter how inexperienced...
...lively demand for it in all directions. Not only is the book a cleverly-written and interesting history of the game, but it is filled with instructions for both captains and players. To spectators that would understand and enjoy the game Camp's book is invaluable, with its map of grounds and positions of players and descriptions of the various manoeuvres. A valuable feature of the book is the publication of thirty-one portraits of the most prominent players for the past ten years...
...large map is being made for use in History...
...extension of the work done here on the Southern stars. Peru is sufficiently far south to get a comprehensive view of the southern stars, and, moreover, being a country with little rain, has a very clear atmosphere. Two new instruments will be carried down, one to photograph a map and the spectrum of the stars, the other to measure their brightness. Photographs will also be taken of clusters and double stars. The expedition will remain there for two years or more; and special preparations will be made to observe an eclipse of the sun which takes place in the spring...
Notice has been sent to the History department of the college from the Secretary of the Interior that all persons desiring a map of the United States may obtain one from the Interior department by paying $1.25 which is the cost of publication. These maps have been published recently and are 5.5 x 6.5 feet. They are on paper backed by muslin and are intended for wall maps. No one person is allowed more than one map. Remit by postal note or money order payable to the Disbersing Clerk, Dep't. of Interior, Washington...