Word: used
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...work than ever before; more people are today occupied in helping their fellow beings than in any previous year. Men and women are now busily engaged by a desire to reach out and help those who are not so well off as themselves. Mechanical philanthropy is no longer of use. The new spirit of change is marked by the incessant efforts towards the reform of our politics which characterized the end of the past year...
...present attitude of the Corporation in relation to the use of Holmes Field for athletics make it a practical certainty that after this year they will cause baseball and track athletics to be removed to Soldiers Field. It was at first the intention of the Corporation to prohibit further use of the field this spring, but the chairman of the athletic committee said last night that in all probability no change would be made till after Commencement...
...children. When first born the father was called upon to decide whether the child was to live or be exposed. If the child was found to be sufficiently perfect to live he was allowed but a few years under the influence of his mother, being early taught the use of arms; and on becoming of age at fifteen years he was expected to distinguish himself by some gallant deed at the head of his twelve Busuks. When a boy and girl were engaged each had to give a dowry and if the engagement should be broken inside of three years...
Gore Hall is an excellent place in which to spend one's time, but it was never intended for use as a club-house...
...candidates were assembled at the beginning of last week, and the new men have already started training, to be followed soon by the entire squad. Captain Bustard has laid down a set of rules, which he will strictly enforce. They provide that members of the team shall not use tobacco in any form or intoxicating liquors, and that they shall allow themselves no indulgence which can interfere with their best physical condition...