Word: use
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...legislature, asking for a special act of incorporation for the Clark University. This petition asks for an act of incorporation establishing at Worcester an institution for the promotion and encouragement of learning, in all its higher branches, with the power to receive and hold real and personal estate, the use and income of which is to be devoted wholly to the purposes of said institution; and to hold, enjoy and exercise all the privileges, immunities, rights and powers, including that of conferring degrees, held, enjoyed and exercised by universities and colleges of this Commonwealth. The petition asks that the institution...
...mountains and sometimes attained the height of the Egyptian pyramids. The second were tremendous structures of seven stories, erected for worship of the heavenly bodies. It is supposed that one story corresponded to each planet. The exterior decoration was of enamelled bricks, as the hot climate prevented the use of more delicate materials. Still some beautiful effects were produced. The inside of the temple was ornamented in a magnificent manner with statues, carving, and wood work, embellished with gold and silver. The third type of temple is probably more ancient, apparently not designed for star worship. They are vast structures...
...week! Ladies or gentlemen desiring pleasant profitable employment write at once. We want you to handle an article of domestic use that recommends itself to every one at sight. Simple as flour. Sells like hot cakes. Profits 300 per cent. Families wishing to practice economy should for their own benefit write for particulars. Used every day the year round in every household. Price within reach of all. Circulars free. Agents receive sample free. Address, Domestic Manufacturing Company, Marion, Ohio...
...Rows too jerkily; - should try to make his work smoother. Fails to use his stretcher and is slow in coming back. When he does come back, is apt to slump. Should remember to keep his chest well...
...week! Ladies or gentlemen desiring pleasant profitable employment write at once. We want you to handle an article of domestic use that recommends itself to every one at sight. Simple as flour. Sells like hot cakes. Profits 300 per cent. Families wishing to practice economy should for their own benefit write for particulars. Used every day the year round in every household. Price within reach of all. Circulars free. Agents receive sample free. Address, Domestic Manufacturing Company Marion. Ohio...