Walter Camp and the Father of American Football
A long retrospective outlines Walter Camp known as the Father of American football. It recounts his Yale ties, his push for funding and modern stadiums, and the 1925 attack that ended his Yale influence, noting memorial plans and ongoing support from major colleges.
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Alonzo A. Stagg
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University of Dilnois
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Yale Corporation
National Collegiate. Athletics Association
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Albert Barclay
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Yale Field Association
Discovery of Bacteria by Leeuwenhoek
The first recorded observation of bacteria was made in the mid seventeenth century by Anthony van Leeuwenhoek, a Dutch lens grinder, who reported discoveries to the Royal Society of London in 1688. He continued investigations revealing bacteria during patent examinations and further studies.
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Anthony van Leeuwenhoek
Holland
Lens Grinder
London
Leeuwenhoek
The New Type of Inn and Modern Hotels Compared
The remark compares early inns with modern American hotels, noting the shift from intimate tavern spaces to vast hotels with hundreds of rooms. It recalls Sam Johnson’s line about inns and explores how contemporary travel benefits from variety and greater contact despite the loss of small community intimacy.
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Samwat Johnson
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Camping fashions and menus advised for tours
A Chicago Motor Hub bulletin advises campers on meals and apparel for trips. It recommends canned and dehydrated foods, plus ready breakfasts, portable kitchen cabinets, and wool apparel for insulation. It stresses wool undergarments for all seasons and comfort against the elements.
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Chicago
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Straight Shield Windshield: Best Safety Approach
The article argues the strictly vertical windshield offers best vision and safety. Dr Bayin-H explains optics and refraction govern windshield design, urging parallel glass surfaces, minimal slant under 10 degrees, and a vertical layout about 20 inches from the driver. It promotes narrow posts to reduce blind spots and improve quick reaction in driving.
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Colombia
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Optoret Sociation
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Traffic Safety Advice for Stopped Vehicles
Guidance warns drivers not to stop on the left side of the road or lean out of a stopped car. The risk includes being struck by protruding objects, frecks, or passing vehicles. Drivers should stay inside the vehicle and observe safety around the battery car.
Tampered Motor Numbers Detected in Philadelphia Test
Police in Philadelphia tested a device that detects if a motor number has been tampered with after a chemical is applied. The process uses heat from a lamp and a second chemical on a photographic plate to reveal the original number.
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Philadelphia
Oil Hinges and Latches Lubrication Guidance
The guidance discusses lubricating oil hinges and latches to prevent impairment. It warns against overzealous oiling and suggests linseed oil as a base with a small amount of powdered graphite to localize lubrication and reduce run off.
Traffic Overcomes Smaller Cities Says Auto Chamber Report
The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce reports that larger cities are handling traffic issues while smaller cities face rising drivers and crash risks. It notes unprepared street systems, increasing accidents, and a population around 100,000 as a threshold for greater mobility concerns.
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