Word: superior
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...attention of the Norsemen, owing to violent political upheavals, was turned toward Iceland and many of them migrated to that country. About half of the population was thus of Scandinavian origin, while the remainder came from Great Britain. These old Norsemen were a fine set of men, much superior to those we see there now. They supported themselves by commerce with the surrounding countries, and by what little agriculture they could carry on in their island...
Then came the feather-weight sparring between J. S. Dodge, H. A. A. and P. Marquand, H. A. A. Dodge got rather the best of the first round. The second was very close. In the third, Marquand had the advantage on account of his superior staying power. The judges ordered another round, which was in Marquand's favor, and he was given...
...left, evening things up a little. The round closed with a clean hit for Curtis. The third round was decidedly hotter than the preceding ones. Curtis continued to land his left at intervals, and the end of the round saw some close work Mr. Curtis had shown superior science, Dr. Appleton declared him the winner...
...would call attention to the second concert by the Kneisel Quartet, to be given this evening. Last year and this, these concerts have furnished an opportunity of hearing the best music played in a delightful manner, the Quartet having a wide reputation for superior work. Many men in college have but small acquaintance with good music and to such men we recommend these concerts, given under the auspices of the college, as an opportunity for education as well as pleasure...
...resolutions of the Board of Overseers, now rife in the college world, any action to be effectual must be prompt and unanimous. There are one hundred and ten men now in the academic department who have come here from other colleges both for the greater personal freedom and the superior advantages for study which the Harvard system permits. United action by these men would be widespread in its effects. The movement is in the hands of energetic men and with proper co-operation a successful result is assured...