Word: proved
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...mangled. All these imperfections might easily have been avoided by a little care. The typographical appearance of the book is all that could have been desired and is in marked contrast to many of the books of college songs which are in general use. The book will, no doubt, prove as popular as its predecessors...
...first Beacon game, is steadily improving. The injury done to his ankle will prevent him covering second base for some time, but it is hoped that he will be able to play centre field on May 26th. No comments need be made on his playing, as his past records prove him to be a reliable player, hard hitter and good base runner. Lovering has covered second base with great credit, and his batting this year is a great improvement on that of last year; he is an accurate thrower, sure catch and good base runner. Beaman has played third base...
...must be remembered that the mounds are of almost indefinite age-how old is not known and probably never will be-but everything goes to prove that they were constructed long before the discovery of this continent. In the centre of several of the mounds were altars composed of alternate layers of clay, sand, stones and ashes, no cement being used with the stones, which varied from the size of a hen's egg to several dounds in weight. The tops of the altars were concave and filled with fine sand, a portion of the burnt clay having been evidently...
Notwithstanding the fact that a general description of the new Jefferson Physical Laboratory has recently appeared, the following details of the structure of the new building, taken from specifications in the hands of the architects, we believe will prove of interest. The total length of the building is 209 feet. There are two wings, one at each end of the building, 65 feet 4 inches in dimension each way; the central part is 72 feet in length and 46 feet in width. The westerly wing of the building is to be used for special students and professors conducting experiments...
...over his son, who, with his few Latin verses, deems himself far above the mental horizon of his village. Neither has he ever been subjected to the moral influence of his teachers; he stands entirely alone, proud of his independence, which he interprets as strength, and is anxious to prove by action. Now he is confronted by the double task of learning something at the university and earning some kind of living. With great exertion he succeeds in giving a few private lessons, which perhaps pay for his dinners. For lodgings, fuel, and all the rest his only hope lies...