Word: means
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Argonaut says it is remarkable how rapidly the number of students of the University of Michigan, who mean to make journalism a profession has increased of late...
...Yale method" of argument? We confess we have not given the subject of betting any prominence in considering this subject, and although we may speak "but of the heart," we are not aware that we have spoken "out of the pocket." So far as it means anything, it seems to mean that we were influenced in our article by some betting interest in the game. Comment is unnecessary. Having mentioned this courteous suggestion from the new board of editors of the News, we will now answer their editorial so far as it refers to the ball game...
...institution which can claim Goldsmith, Walter Scott, Carlyle, and Darwin among its alumni and can say that Niebuhr came from Germany to spend a year within its walls is of no mean repute. It is pleasant to notice that in its three-hundredth year the number of students is greater than ever before, having reached an aggregate of 3,341, more than half of whom are in its medical department. Nearly one-third are in the department of arts, while the rest are jurists and theologians...
...prime foundation of the evil of alcoholism is found in the fine theories which pervade society about moderate drinking. Every man that ever became a drunkard has expatiated on the beauties of the "golden mean." The lecturer dwelt at length on this error, and illustrated its danger...
...first object of Sherman was attained. In four months with a loss of only 30,000 men he had captured Atlanta, fought a crafty foreman and overcome many natured difficulties. Johnston and Hood had lost 35,000 men. Sherman refitted his army and rested for a month. Mean while Hood began to attack his communications toward Chattanooga. Sherman moved back after him and repaired the railways destroyed. In this manner, one chasing the other, the two armies had almost reached the starting point again. After corresponding with Gen. Grant, Sherman determined on his famous march to the sea with Savannah...