Normal Contender Returns to Court for 1917 Basketball Season
The Normal team previews a stronger lineup with Watkins joining the Y five, Davies at center, and Wothlin guarding. Key players Ke Davies, Hiagpy Mun Joing, Billy Hughes, Lon Aroett and John Rood return as experience supports the core. Virginia University looms as a top challenger as Normal fills out the roster for spring play in a busy university schedule.
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Gandy
Champer Whip
Bear
Trengthen
Watkins
Ke Davies
Hiagpy Mun
Billy Hughes
Halph Wothlns
John Rood
Lon Aroett
Nagupad
Nyen
Virginia University
Angeroun
Natinal Yti
Roy
Worleyan
Shakes Increasing in British India Report Highlights Fatal Wildlife Attacks
In Simla a government report details widespread losses from wild animals across British India. More than 28 000 people were harmed by snakes and other beasts, with 1 923 killed by predators and 2 000 injured, while tigers and other animals caused 8192 deaths in regions like Bihar and Orissa. The Ajmir district reported ten tiger deaths, and total wildlife toll across 1915 tallied 6 628 leopards, 2577 horses, and 6 MU wolves, amid calls for state culling or compensation to reduce future predation.
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Simla
India
Dev
Ila Manor
Risitialyulin
Anil
Wong
Bibur
Orissa
Ajjuira
Sivern
Kewlap Troy
illinois baseball note on batting, pitching and fielding
An early 20th century sports column discusses hitters and pitchers with a focus on technique and style. It mentions Hong Grok and Chicinnati infielder as examples and comments on batting stance, timing, and the difficulty of delivering a pitch. The piece notes general trends in hitting averages and references players like Anson and Cullatun in an evaluative tone.
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Paul Purman
Hong Grok
Chicinnati
Walter
Ywteen
Heine
Vow
Washington Gossip At West Virginia Congress Holiday News
Washington notes recount family ties and pension matters related to West Virginia lawmakers and figures. Congressman Sutherland, Wood Morey, and Henry Bowers are cited shaping pension bids and praising colleagues during a holiday recess in Charleston and Sistersville events.
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Washington, DC
Kiestie
Pendyn
Ceemerly i
Juga
William
Ted
Teorey
Ian Tani
Viginia Colleges
Willian
Jenry
Mavis and Elkins
Pater Woodard
Mags
Manly Hoye
Plainview Society Notes and Erratic Local Nonsense
Fragmented Plainview item recounts social happenings and names blurred by OCR. Mentions include residents like George and William, local visits, a Thursday event, and garbled references to meetings and personnel. The piece reads as a jittery snapshot of a community page with scattered names and vague activities.
High School Plays Moundsville Friday
Local high school teams prepare for Friday game between Moundsville and Fairmont on the focal floor. Fans and junior sports editor note expected turnout, with players like Jimmy Knight George HIM and Russ Meredith mentioned.
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Moundsville
Moirnone High
Moundsyille Hay
Ike Jimmy Knight
George Him
Russ Meredith
Ohio Gas Commission orders protect domestic users amid supply shortages
An administrative order from the Ohio Public Utilities Commission, chaired by Beacher W. Walturmtre, directs gas suppliers to prioritize domestic customers and enforce contract terms. It mandates immediate reporting on any shortages, with disconnections continued only where service remains inadequate for domestic use and industrial demand.
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Pullmont
Mubiio
Ohio
Possibie
Beacher W. Walturmtre
Ani Oumid Woners
Lawrence X. Langdon
Lows
M. Day
Ublo
Stnte
Kiowa Wa
Banorm
Caltorm
Tt Id
Luntexch
Kronstadt Legend of the Crown Name Origin
A legend explains Kronstadt’s name from a golden crown once placed at the old town hall. The crown allegedly belonged to King Soleriiu of Mutesary and was brought to Kronstadt after a distant voyage. The tale links royal regalia to local place names and a ceremonial fond memory.
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Kronstadt
Soleriiu
Mutesary
America's Deadliest Sport Claims 106 Lives in Year
Fragmented report notes hunting as the era's deadliest activity with 106 fatalities and numerous injuries. Maine and Michigan show the heaviest losses, with wider impacts across several states and Canada.
Hutchinson Coal Company Expands as West Virginia Fair Opens
Hutchinson Coal Company officials announced a major expansion at the West Virginia fairgrounds in Clarksburg, detailing a new warehouse, extended railway service, and plans to erect a new processing plant in Hardy County. The company reported rising annual earnings and a 90 mile expansion of rack and delivery routes, with tentative operations slated for completion next year.
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Superin Wert
Hutchinson Coat Company
Therefax
Laue Do
Hiberport
Harrican Coity
Oui Hey Oomon
A Short History of Old Hickory Tonic
An old tonic praised for health benefits claims to strengthen the blood improve appetite and aid stomach liver and kidney troubles. The history traces usage from 1508 to 1914 by doctors and patients with repeated testimonials. It promises no strychnine opiates or nauseating oils and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Banquet Postponed by Illness of Local Alum
The alumni banquet scheduled for December 29 at the Waldo Hotel in Clarksburg has been postponed to January due to the illness of Pren Meat Flinat Hultey of Broadust in Wileme. Officials urge attendees to note the rescheduled date.
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Hultey
Broadust
Wileme
Pilipph
Waldo Hotel
Clarksburg
Watchman W. H. Summers Endorses Nervy Worth Remedy
The Watchman of Catawba reports W H Summers signs a testimonial praising Nervy Worth for stomach trouble rheumatism and fatigue. He claims improved appetite digestion sleep energy and health after using the tonic and offers a dollars back guarantee from Crane's Drug Store with a demonstrator sample and address for North Carolina readers.
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Fairmont
Sunimara
Sears
Bolas
Worth
Finn
Gusex
Cm Watchman
W. Il Summers
Catawba
P.O
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Imoh
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Tiday
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Bowers
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Harry E Wands
Micewndad Jrnge
Congreseman Sutherland
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Charles Kinbald
Atorney
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Parkersburg
Plainview
Mike Kile Powell
Alta
Chin
Walla
Jeiliol Aetaetouian
Aivorke Leemleman
John Kerts
Gouieke Higzleman
George Dupelenin
Waite
Nesident
Sami Koresveposaiey
Mix Carple Kelley
Ageuainnl
Alvin Contes
Mh Coane
Rigeloawn
Alan Hittin
Grigi
Len Strange
Herome
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Inuill
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Phils
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Reaper
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Michigan
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Knuta
Amd
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Wartons
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