Word: skin
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...same position. Decke writes a great deal, in fact its verses are like its cuts, if there were fewer of them it would be better for them and for us; but what would be left of the poor thing? Pretty much what we receive in fortnightly instalments now, dry skin and bones...
...neck of her dress which was made to wear with a collar and was not meant to be seen. After she had managed to effect her purpose with a considerable outlay of pins, her looking-glass showed her the necessity of another application of the bit of chamois skin kept in her powder-box. Mrs. Butterfield then descended to ask Mrs. De Sorosis if there were any powder on her face, and found that lady in the kitchen with a "new girl," as she expressed it, doing her best to explain in a short time the possibilities open...
...drinks, water is the best, because the physical system consists largely of water. It should be taken in proportion to physical action undergone. Coffee and tea are not detrimental, and do not produce the unpleasant reactive results of alcohol. Tea produces perspiration, while coffee produces a dryness of the skin and excites the action of the heart. In case of any resultant nervous affection, they should be left...
Last Saturday was the eightieth birthday of our venerable ex-president, Dr. Hopkins. In the evening the faculty, with their wives, called to give him a surprise party, and the senior class to present him with an elegant pair of seal skin gloves. Dr. and Mrs. Hopkins received their guests most cordially, and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed...
Putting the shot is being actively practiced at the gymnasium. One shot has been covered with buck-skin and softly padded for use on the floor. All practicing with uncovered shot is confined to the base-ball room...