Birth of Basketball in 1891 in Springfield
The article states basketball originated in 1891 in Springfield Massachusetts. James Naismith, a pupil of a psychology professor at a YMCA training school, invented the game to fit indoor space and a defined number of players of both sexes. It says the next day the game was tested and proved to meet the requirements.
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Basket
Eld
Mass
S Naismith
James Nazamith
Illustrated Sporting News
Prankish Subaltern Surprises Colonel in London Tale
A London Tat story recalls a Grenadier Guards junior who teased his colonel with a clever trap. The subaltern, rising early for parade, slept in a loose garment over his uniform to appear ready when the parade began, narrowly fooling the colonel.
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Grenadier Guards
London
Wives and Daughters Pledged in Indian Debt Practices
The piece describes a practice in parts of India where wives and daughters are pawned to creditors to secure debts. In Nellore the pledge leads to marriage or disposition by the creditor, and men in jail deposit their wives within their tribe. In North Arcot unmarried daughters are mortgaged and become the mortgagee’s property until liquidation.
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India
Nellore
North
Arcot
The Porcupine Eats Hemlock Foliage Alone Known Creature
An old woodsman notes the porcupine as the only known living animal that feeds on hemlock foliage. It nests in hollow logs or under roots, travels between tree and home, and leaves bright piles of eaten needles on the ground beneath hemlock trees.
Dangers and Safe Practices During Storms
Guidance on avoiding lightning hazards outdoors and indoors. Recommends seeking shelter away from tall structures and water, staying away from trees and bridges, and safe indoor positions such as carpeted floors or thick rugs. Advises against cellars and notes risks from chimneys, gilt moldings, bell wires, and basements during a storm.
Overland Limited Train Booklet Ad Invites Mail Request
The traffic department of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway issues a deluxe booklet about the Overland Limited, the route to the Pacific Coast via the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line. Illustrated and descriptive, copy available by mail upon sending a 2 cent stamp to W. B. Kniskern in Chicago.
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Chicago & Northwestern Ba Y
Chicago, Union Pacific & Northwestern
Pacific Coast
W. B. Kniskern
Chicago
Call for an educational board of control from Iowa legislator
Des Moines reformer J G Berryhill urged the legislature to create a single board to oversee all state educational institutions. He warned such central control could stifle individuality, concentrate power, and reduce local trusteeship across the normal, university, and agriculture colleges.
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J. G. Berryhill
Des Moines
Committee On Appropriations
Educational Board of Control
State Board of Control
State Normal
University
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Board of Control
Primary Election Call for Story County Iowa 1904
The Republican voters of Story County Iowa are called to a primary election on Saturday April 1904 from 2 to 6 pm with possible extension to 7 pm. Offices include County Attorney County Judge Clerk of the District Court County Recorder Member of the Board. Also delegates per precinct and a Republican candidate for Seventh District Congress. County Convention April 30 1904 at 11 am to canvass returns nominate and elect delegates to state and national conventions.
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Story Co
Iowa
Repu Amone Batty
Stony Graney
Tosa
County Jadiar
Board of
Son of Congress
Court House
Nevada
Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
New Albany
Palestine
Richland
Cordhy Vctory City Union
Warren
Washington
OO Yo Inskdcoveces Serre Te Sie EL
County Committee
C. M. Soper
J. A. Pitchpatrick
Great Western announces interstate round trip fares
One fare plus 2.00 round rate via Chicago Great Western Railway to Idaho Montana Oregon Washington British Columbia Assiniboia Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Tickets on sale March 15 and April 19. For more information contact any Great Western Agent or J P Eimer G P A Chicago.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Assiniboia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Great Western
J. P. Eimer
Chicago
Sand and Gravel Order from Bower and Perkins
Classified note advertises best quality sand and gravel with order from Bower and Perkins. Mentions price or device code 45-tf. No further details.
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Order of Bower & Perkins
B. B. Hi
Buck wheat Ben Buckwheat Flour Ad from Mouller & Son
Buck-WHEAT-BEN is pure buckwheat flour. To California Via the Chicago Union Pacific North Western line. Two solid fast trains through to California daily. The over land limited electric lighted throughout less than three days en route. Leaves Chicago 11 35 p m. Apply to agents Chicago Northwestern Ry.
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Chicago
Union Pacific & Northwestern
California
Overland Limited
Chicago & Northwestern R’y
Tickets on sale by Great Western Railway this spring
Tickets available by the Chicago Great Western Railway every Tuesday in March and April. For further information contact any Great Western Agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
Manitoba
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Assiniboia
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
World and War Atlas Offers From Railways
A 42 by 64 inch wall map with bindings and cloth edges depicts the Far East including Japan China Manchuria Korea and the Trans Siberian Railway along with Pacific cables and rail lines. A Russo Japanese War Atlas in three maps with naval military and financial comparisons is available with modest postage.
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Trans-Siberian Railway
Pacific Ocean
Japan
China
Manchuria
Korea
Far East
W. B. Kaiskern
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Russia
L. F. Berry
Gen
Agt. C
Walnut St
Des Moines
Notice of Annual Meeting for Ames Independent District
The Independent School District of Ames Story County Iowa. The annual meeting at city hall second Monday in March from 1 to 6 pm. Electors will choose directors for three and one year terms to fill vacancies left by Dunty Fowler and Sheldon. Geo. E. Baker and Parley Sheldon are named. Secretary C G Lee Ames March 1 1904.
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Ames
Story
Iowa
C. A. Dunty
F. N. Fowler
Geo. E. Baker
Parley Sheldon
C. G. Lee
Sec
Probate of Will in Story County Iowa
Notice is given that Curtis Knight of Story County has a written instrument offered as his last will and testament. The district court in Nevada, Iowa, sets Tuesday March 22 1904 for a hearing on probate. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be accepted. Witness this 22nd day of February 1904. Co P McCorp Clerk Dist Court.
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Story County
International Realing Circle
Normal Institute
Martell
Farmer’s Bank
Nevada
State OF
Iowa
Ts S
District Court
Said
Curtis Knight
Co. P. McCorp
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Basket Ball
The
E. L. Sylvester
East Main Street
Porcupine
Meeting of Breeder's Association
Story Co. Improved Breeder's Association
Story County Fair Association
S. B. Frey
Poland
Geo. Connolly
Nighe
B. F. Frantz
Aberdeen
L. G. Rosenfeld
E. R. Silliman
Z. K. Graves
E. J. Brouchard
Chester
S. Kooser
Berkshire
E. G. Templeton
Duroc
Jersey
the Board OF Control
Homeseekers
T. J. Mouller & Son
Hy’ne Company
West North Ave
Chicago, Ill
Enos
Cveccesers
Overland
Portland
Atlantic Express
Omaha & Change Mage
Chicago Express
Overland Lim
Pacific Express
Colorado
Oregon Express
Fast Mail
Acu
Carroll Mail & Express
Nebraska
Des Moines Pass
Omaha
St. Paul
Sioux City
Dakota
W. Rogers
Cade @ Steigerwalt
H. L. Munn
SON Mutual
Koda
Eastman Kodak
Eastman
Igs
Bower & Perekings
Ames Plumbing and Heating Co
O’briens Implement House
Bell
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