Word: silver
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...that period. The walls of the city at this time and later were built of a low foundation of stone three or four feet high topped by a wall of about fifteen feet made of sun-dried brick. Some authorities believe that a large amount of gold and silver treasure found in the second city show that it was the Troy of Homeric time. But there are many reasons for believing that...
...single scull race to be held June 2 will be open to all members of the University. The course will be a mile and a half with a turn, from the Union Boat House. Entries, at Thurstons's, will close June 1. A silver cup will be given by the Weld Boat Club...
...compounds taken by itself or all of them together before they have been fused into the glowing amalgam. In the experiments made for casting Big Ben, the great bell for the Westminster tower, it has been found that the superstition that it was the presence of silver in larger proportion which gave the remarkable sweetness of tone to certain of the old bells had no foundation in fact. It was the skilful proportions with which the ordinary metals were balanced one against the other, and the perfection of form and the nice gradations of thickness that wrought the miracle...
...Coxe, Yale '87, has presented the Yale athletic association with a handsome silver cup which is to be offered to the man who wins the most points in a series of sprints ranging from forty to one hundred and forty yards...
...they are not the tournament will be held at the Cambridge Casino on Mt. Auburn street. There were sixty-six entries last year, and there will probably be more this year. Entries are expected from thirteen schools and must be in before April 20. For first prize a silver cup is offered, for second a racquet; and for the school winning the most points a banner. Mr. Whittelsey will as usual act as referee...