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Word: sack (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1890-1899
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...headed by the College band of nearly thirty pieces, under the efficient leadership of A. H. Howard '98, who wore a crimson sweater, on the front of which was a large black and white woven shield with the motto "Veritas." The rest of the band were dressed in blue sack coats, white duck trousers and straw hats. The drum corps of fifteen men followed in similar costume. The classes marched in order, dressed in duck trousers and straw hats with their class ribbons. Ninety-six was headed by Alfred Borden, the chief marshal of the second division, with...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CAMBRIDGE CELEBRATION. | 6/4/1896 | See Source »

...carried him away in a ship, and that he demanded a large ransom for his release. The old man after some delay, gives him the money. Not satisfied with this he tells Geronte that his life is in danger from brigands, and induces him to enter a sack for protection Scapin then imitates the noises of brigands and gives the old man a sound drubbing. The money is given to the young men and Leandre is enabled to marry. The two young men then meet their fathers; Zerbinette is discovered to be the daughter of Argante, and Geronte becomes reconciled...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Les Fourberies de Scapin. | 12/15/1894 | See Source »

...always look poorly when the rough surface wears off; the best wearing colors are without contrasting shades. The blue and black cheviots and Oxford mixtures are excellent on the ground of economy, the Oxfords being at present the popular thing; and as it is good form to wear this sack with other trousers, you have practically two suits. The rough, soft finished goods for cutaways and frocks are not economical; but there are many materials which are rough enough to be "in it" will wear well and the fashion of long skirt can easily be rermodeled if the fashion changes...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ECONOMY IN DRESS. | 11/30/1893 | See Source »

...always look poorly when the rough surface wears off; the best wearing colors are without contrasting shades. The blue and black cheviots and Oxford mixtures are excellent on the ground of economy, the Oxfords being at present the popular thing; and as it is good form to wear this sack with other trousers, you have practically two suits. The rough, soft finished goods for cutaways and frocks are not economical; but there are many materials which are rough enough to be "in it" will wear well and the fashion of long skirt can easily be remodeled if the fashion changes...

Author: By Frank D. Somers and Park St., S | Title: ECONOMY IN DRESS. | 11/25/1893 | See Source »

...Brookline high school will give games open only to members of the school to take place in the upper Town Hall, Brookline, on Thursday evening, March 9. The events are: Twenty-yards dash, (for juniors); running high jump, standing high jump, standing high kick, pole vault, sack race, slow bicycle race, wrestling and potato race...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 2/10/1893 | See Source »

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