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Word: questionable (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Gentleman and his Trades-people." A student having taken this course would be prepared to write such a charming note to any one of his creditors, that he (the creditor) would not only cease asking him for the money, but would offer to pay up the sum in question on the receipt of another letter of a like nature...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: LETTER-WRITING. | 10/15/1875 | See Source »

...clear vista from one end to the other. It is impossible to speak of the appearance of the Yard without urging again that the barren walls of such buildings as Appleton Chapel and Gore Hall may be covered with ivy or woodbine. We have never heard any one question the fact that the appearance of the buildings would be improved, and it seems remarkable that nothing has ever been done about it. We remember distinctly the delightful sensation of surprise which we experienced last fall on seeing the walks covered with tiles. When we revisit these scenes after another vacation...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 6/25/1875 | See Source »

...JUNIOR, possessed of great philosophical acumen, has found an infallible way of excelling in all examinations on Malebranche's philosophy. His answer to every question...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: NOTICE OT SENIORS. | 6/18/1875 | See Source »

WHEN the College color was changed, the question at once arose as to whether this paper should shed the discarded Magenta, and don the more popular crimson. We announced in our last number that a decision would be speedily made, and the title at the head of the page indicates the nature of that decision...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 5/21/1875 | See Source »

After dwelling at some length upon the propriety of touching hats, the writer warns the students of Purdue that their conversation must never soar above the comprehension of the ladies with whom they are talking. The comprehension of the local lady - to judge from the article in question - is probably bounded by local agriculture, cookery, and the recent fashionable novelties of Indianapolis...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: OUR EXCHANGES. | 5/21/1875 | See Source »

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