American Trotting Association adopts new heat rules 1908
In Dewbh 1908 the American Trotting Association approved revised heat distances and penalties for heat races on mile and half mile tracks. The measures require drivers to finish each heat, set distance rules based on field size, and impose fines up to 600 for rule violations. A three day meeting clause and appeals to a waiting board were included, with debate over abolishing hobbies in driving.
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Hardees
Thas
Nile
Qurses
Magnus Flaws
Chiraco
Anmerksin
Raels
Fhins
Congress
Norman J. Colman
Missouri
Muray Invilly
American Yor
Wealthy ball players listed as savers and landowners
The article catalogs several prominent players and their fortunes. Sam Crane and Roger Connor are noted for vast real estate and holdings in Connecticut, New York, and Waterbury. John Woolen, Dan Vrouthers, Danny Richardson, and others are described with six figure net worths, farms, livery stables, or stakes in Michigan and the Berkshires. Some still live modestly, others own significant property or businesses.
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Crane
Jim Courk
Mridgeport
Conk
Andy
Conners
Roger Connor
Waterbury
Conn
John WooWird
New York
Gory Tshiad
Weil
Dan Vrouthers
Wappinger Palls
Te Thad
Danny Richardson
Elmira
New York State
Pogsesses
Ole Dencan
Jim White
Buffalo
Frank Bowerman
Rotary
Michigan
Algy Chesbro
Clark Griffic
Berkshires
Montana
Belas
Hailey Prayne
Ireaklyn
Windsor
Ohio
New Magnate in the National Baseball Circles
The article introduces Dovey as a new magnate in the National League, noting his limited playing record of under .200 in his first Boston appearance. It portrays him as an up-to-date, knowledgeable figure with plans to reconstruct the Boston club and mentions his prior dealings with Johnson traction interests in Brooklyn.
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Giaijor
Dovey
Boston Niente
Boston
New York
Johnson Traction
Brooklyn
Mansfield Gets O. P. League Meeting Date
President Merton stated the annual Oslo and Pennsylvania League meeting date will be set after the National association date is fixed. It will likely be mid January at Mansfield, marking the league's third year and leading to the 1907 officer elections and other posts.
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O. & PL League
National Association
Merton
Mansfield
Oslo & Pennsylvania League
Burkett becomes Worcester baseball club leader and promoter
Jesse Burkett rises as president manager captain and left fielder of the Worcester club. He serues as a driving force in the New England league and plans to back a roller polo club to represent Worcester.
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Jesse Burkett
Warcenter
Mass
Manaver
Worcester Baseball Club
Eingland
Captain Curtis Is Improved From Hospital Stay
Captain Joe Curtis of the Michigan football team has been in hospital for four weeks and is expected to be discharged at the end of the week. The next year’s captain will be elected, E. C. DeWitt Jr of Chicago runs the Kodol laboratory which makes the gestant stomach digestant claimed to meet the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Kodol is sold by all druggists here.
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Joe Curtis
Michi- Gan
E. C. DeWitt & Jr
Chicago
LeWitt
Real estate transfers and a health ad from Lorain
August Hageman sells part of lots 14 and 16 in block 11 Brownerl's Second addition to Lorain to Frederick A Braun for 1025 dollars. Cleveland Trust Company sells lots 40% and 403 in the Pair home allotment to B L Crosby for 425 dollars. Conrad Schafer sells lot 13 in block 13 in Braman trustee's addition to Lorain to Leroy B Washburne for 1600 dollars. An ankle sprain advice promotes rest and a digestive aid Kodol claims to aid the stomach in line with FDA rules.
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August Hageman
Frederick A Braun
Brownerl
Lorain
Cleveland Trust Company
B. L Crosby
Conrad Schafer
Leroy B. Washburne
Braman
6000 Talks for Farmers Weathers Pittsfield Institute
Reported schedule for the first dormers Institute of agricultural season in Pittsfield on December 20 and 27 outlines morning, afternoon and evening sessions. Topics include soil science, sheep care, irrigation, poultry, moisture conservation and sprays. Lecturers include F. J. Riggs J. J. Riggs P. L. Allen and A. G. Mack with Rev. Hinman speaking on prayers and moral support. The MB Church Ladies offer 25 cent dinners. Gertrude Haskins travels from Colorado Springs after her father’s critical illness.
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Institute of Ie
Pittsfield
Negl
Oo Coltan
Aton
Worcester
Shaepoo
J. J. Riges
G. Campbell
P. L. Allen
A. CG
Mack
Tarn
Riggs
B. M. Billings
Ki and O Through Train East Schedule Led Elyria
Daily 1 34 p m departure from Elyria to Medina Akron Youngstown Pittsburgh Mckeesport Cumberland Washington DC Baltimore Philadelphia New York Sleeper from Akron See agent Gustavus Crown Prince arrives Stockholm takes throne during King Oscar II illness Adam’s diet versus drink cited Rocky Mountain Tea promoted by A E Frost Mrs Austins Buckwheat flour urged to ask grocer
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Elyria
Medina
Akron
Youngstown
Pittsburgh
MacKeesport
Cumberland
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Gustavus
Stockholm
Sweden
Oscar IT
A Complete Course in Finance by Correspondence
A light ad offering a complete finance course by correspondence for one dollar per week over three to six months. Mentions membership and first week lessons, with a New York address for the college executive offices. Also includes unrelated product pitches for Witch Hazel Salve and wearing gloves overnight.
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Lone Dolar
N. Y
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