Word: moneyed
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...people have been interviewed, and for another five years the inter-collegiate races take place at New London. The thrifty dwellers in the "nutmeg" town know on which side their bread is buttered, for in truth it is buttered on both sides. Whichever crew wins, pocket-books are opened, money is scattered broadcast, and revelry rules the town, at laast, once in the year. Before the races there are to be found both Harvard and Yale peanuts and sandwiches but afterwards only one kind remains in stock, and that kind is sure to be well patronized by the supporters...
...deepest despair, as the unsuspecting pedestrian sinks ankle or knee deep into the "beautiful snow" changed to slush. There are four things a Harvard man should not bo without, for they are essential to his college career, if he would have that career a successful one. He needs money to pay his bills, brains to get his degree, and a stout pair of rubber boots that may be strapped over his shoulders to save his life. The college, moreover, in connection with the Hospital on Holmes, should set up two or three life-saving stations, say in front of Memorial...
Before you go to the ginnastica, call at J. F. Noera's and examine his 28 different colors of Jerseys, Tights, Skull Caps, Sweaters, etc. He can show you more variety, better quality, and later novelties in gymnasium goods than any other store. His advice is, save your money and avoid fancy prices when you can get the same article for 30 per cent. less at 436 Harvard street...
...construction of a big sloop from designs made by Phil. Elsworth, whose success in the past warrants the belief that he can turn out a vessel capable of defending the America Cup from the cutter Galatea during the coming season. It is stated that the greater part of the money required to build the boat has been already subscribed and that she will be called the Atlantic...
...with a crutch, and the name "Alexander Alger," who has been in the dormitories soliciting alms, is an imposter. He is anxious to take in all the men and money that he can. A note from the general agent of the Boston Provident Association says that "he has been known for years to the relief-giving societies as an imposter...