Word: set
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Bangs, Harvard '91, was the only entry for the heavy-weight sparring and was awarded the prize. Mr. Curtis consenting to give an exhibition set-to with him. a very scientific bout ensued...
...left the selection of it as well as the superintendence of its erection to him. The machines have been selected with a wise consideration for the class of patronage which an open-air gymnasium will receive. The list includes chest weights, high and low pulleys, balance swings, breast bars, set, standing and double swings, plain ropes, rope ladders, crossrope ladder, rings, single trapeze, long plain ropes, standing and inclined ladders, climbing, slanting, and standing poles, giant stride, quoits, vaulting poles, hammers, shots and heavy weights for "throwing" and "putting." The idea is a progressive one, and deserves the success...
...origin of the world and the nature of things in general. The first, or older hypothesis, holds that an uncreated being formed the world with matter he created. He then made man and placed him upon it. The will of this omnipotent being is the force that set the world in motion and from which all energy springs. The second, or modern theory, which dates back to the original experiments of Newton and Gallileo, tries to account for the origin of the Universe by the laws of science; it is, in short, the "Nebular Hypothesis." The lecturer said that...
...complete set of the American Statesmen...
...special bargain is offered on a set of Fielding's and Smollett's Selected Works, 6 vols., $4.00. Published...