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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1907
Page
1
Dealers mock the Pure Food law as a farce with grocers, druggists, and other sellers predicting easy evasion. A National Wholesale Grocers association circular notes fictitious names could evade rules until October, while consumers face a system undermined by opposition to safeguards for public health.
A New York Yacht Club exhibit showcases a 3-model gallery of scaled ship replicas. The display highlights famous United States vessels from the Monitor to the Constitution, with precise details and one-tenth inch scale to reveal size differences. The collection traces naval history from Civil War era ships through early twentieth century designs, including the Maine and Oregon.
New York cue experts clash over whether a yearly championship should be held or if a recurring tournament with a champion subject to challenge suffices. The central argument concerns how many points should define match games for the title, with players and patrons both keenly interested as discussions continue.
Two 80 year olds, Thom as W. Davie and W. W. Haller, vie for the Grand Old Man of the Wheel title. Haller recalls starting at 73 and riding daily though plagued by accidents, while Davis claims a distance record near 119,354 miles. Both men, English-born veterans with long bicycle histories, invite other seasoned riders to challenge.
Eye strain in relation to health discusses how the eyes remain usable even when defective, and how reliance on sight can cause nervous exhaustion and related ailments. It notes that intense sensitivity of the sense of sight explains why perfect vision may persist while other bodily functions suffer.
Worcester academy showcases 17 year old Bartlett as the nation’s strongest young man in the Bargent system. Standout with 65 back points and 1107 leg points, he tops prior records, measured 6 feet 4 inches tall with 43.5 inch chest and 18 inch shoulder width, signaling a promising athletic future.
The article credits Selee for reviving the Chicago Nationals by reorganizing management and adding key players like Bieckard Steinfeldt Schulte Overall and Moran. It notes his prior success with the Western league and mentions his health, inability to lead an eastern team again, and praise for past helpers including Nickels Lowes Coins Stahl and others who aided the Cubs’ championship run.
The story recalls Sudhoff’s inventive trick play from years ago when he was with the Browns. Aided by fans, the quick, jerky delivery and fast feet are noted as he explains letting one runner score to set up a staged diger runner. The account mentions Totten, Louis, and McAleer in discussing a game situation with runners on base and two outs.
The fragment recalls a seventh or eighth inning attempt to tie the score with Cyclone infielders moving around as a baserunner darted toward second. The narrative mentions Blety Wallace, Sud, and Wy, with a big lew nif miscue and a failed hit attempt in a long past big league game.
In a spirited exchange, Jeffries claims he could outpace all heavyweights of his era and mocks Burns as a joke. Corbett ranks Jeffries as faster and cleverer than him, recalling a near-finish in their bout and noting the boxer's power in the body.
The article recalls a midwestern university loss to Minnesota last season and notes Seattle beat the North Division high school team. It cites Steffens ground skills, implies the varsity failed to capitalize, and mentions a high school fundraiser netting almost $5,000 with Chicago visitors spending about 32,40 for travel. The returning Past boys faced a windy Seattle and high hopes dissolved after the contest.
Edward Kenna, popular Colonels pitcher, announces he will play in the outfield and bat. He hopes Tebeau will join the team in the field. Kenna, tired of pitching, believes he can excel as an outfielder and hitter after a strong season. He appeared in five games, had 116 at bats, scored three runs, and collected 34 hits with no extra base hits, finishing with a strong hitting average.
John T Taylor states Lou Criger has gained 26 pounds and is in good health, a warmly received sign for Boston fans. The note suggests Criger’s return could lift the American League team as he brings spirit and intelligence, potentially rejuvenating the lineup behind the plate.
An unclear report describes a surprising event involving a group called the Chicago Boys and a Woolly West figure. The fragmentary text hints at a peculiar convention and unexpected outcomes, with names obscured and details incomplete.
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