1917 Basketball Rules From Joint NYC Committee
Copies of the latest basketball guide have been received from the joint rules committee of New York City. The 1916 17 edition for rules by this committee includes an approved list of officials and a new grading system to help teams select qualified referees. The committee, representing the AAU, NCAA, and YMCA, has promoted standardization of rules across the United States and abroad.
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Philippine Islands
Preventive Measures Against Termites White Ants in Buildings
United States Department of Agriculture outlines termite damage risks to woodwork and stored goods and offers control strategies. Detectable signs include annual spring emergence and earth tubes. prevention includes proper timber treatment, raised floors, and drainage with kerosene oil. Treatments for soil and infested wood include carbon bisulphide and kerosene emulsion spray. tree care and late fall plowing help protect crops from termite damage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Finnegans Philosophy and Balaam the Jackass Parody
A fragmented satirical tale reworks Balaam and his talking jackass with political overtones. Balaam urges the beast through a tumultuous journey, mocking rivals and touting votes as the pair stumble toward an uncertain horizon. The piece blends dialect humor with themes of manipulation, labor, and endurance.
It All Depends on Hughes Win for Oregon Mill
The Olympia Recorder notes that a shingle mill in an Oregon town hinges on whether Hughes wins. An option on timbered land may lapse if Wilsen wins, reflecting how many ventures wait to see which way the wind blows and react to Hughes.
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Farmers and Houskeepers Week at Idaho Tech
Idaho Technical Institute hosts a large agricultural meeting January 5 to 14 with seed growers stockmen wine breeders and dairymen. Prominent speakers include Ex-Governor H M Ammonds and leaders from the U S Department of Agriculture. The event aims to boost livestock and farm industries across the Northwest and features talks on cattle breeding dairy science and potato farming.
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Board of Control
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Idaho Regiment Paid in Full Christmas Gift
The Second Idaho regent received a $300 Christmas gift from Timothy Regan, a Tlabo businessman, to help pay a state-imposed fine for the troop. Governor Alexander accepted the personal check, marking a notable year-end gesture.
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Idaho
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Will Farm Labor Shortages Drive People Back To The Land
The article argues rising food prices reflect farm labor scarcity and reduced tillage. It notes many farmers lack help, reducing operations, and questions why youths abandon farming for crowded cities. It dismisses city myths and stresses farm life stability amid demand, urging retention of rural livelihoods.
Peace Yet Possible Says Lloyd George Amid War Strain
Lloyd George, ill but steadfast, warns Britain will not accept a craven truce while urging disarmament as the path to lasting peace. He questions Belgium and France recoveries, Russian aims, and the broader future of Europe, noting negotiations may come but immediate peace is unlikely. Both sides show willingness to discuss peace, he notes, despite prideful boasts from opponents.
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