Western Football Rules Spark Debate on New Play
The piece discusses experiments with new offense and defense rules, praising stronger secondary defense for passes and noting the need for better coaching, officials, and training. It cites Western football as inconsistent this season and emphasizes careful teaching of element plays and old style ground games.
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Yare
Thorgugily
Devulop
Westirn College Conference
Ciues
Clévens
Exaelly
Ths
Fnewach
Tne
Aly
Holiday Excursion by Denver and Rio Grande Route
During holidays the Denver and Rio Grande will sell round trip tickets between all Utah points on the D A G line at one way single fare. Tickets on sale December 20 21 24 26 27 and January 1. Good to return until January th 108.
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Denver & Hill Grande
Tno
Utah
No More Blue Sundays In New York City
New York officials moved to ease Sunday closing rules after a city board adopted an ordinance permitting limited Sunday exhibitions. The measure goes to Mayor McClellan for signature, potentially restoring pre court ruling conditions on Sundays for amusements amid promoter protests and church opposition.
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New York
Jdermen
McClellan
O'Gar Soan
Supreme Court
New Turkiyus Brave
Guitor
Teachers' Excursion to Provo via Rio Grande Western
A planned teachers convention excursion to Provo is offered by Rio Grande Western Railway with round trip tickets at a reduced fare. Tickets on sale January 2 for travel from January 2 to January 9, 1908, with return validity through that period.
Endorses Taft at State Republican Meeting
In St Louis on February 17 the Republican state committee endorsed Taft for secretary of the treasury. A national convention schedule was set for later in the year, with plans for a February gathering and a finalized date to be announced. The message mentions coordination with a conference and a vote on the endorsement.
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St. Lawim
Pee
Neasion
Kagretary
Paft
Providendy
St. Louis
Fragmentary 19th Century Telegram Note on Medicine
A disjointed, OCR like excerpt from a Democratic Telegram page mentions medication, infant care, and a doctor advising a teaspoonful hourly. It references prices, mining, salt, and waters, with unclear names and context. The readable bits hint at a medical or domestic advisory item from a period newspaper.
Amusing Toy for Handy Boys Described in Old Text
An 19th century style notice explains a simple toy that boys can craft. It describes whittling a pine rod to a precise diameter, inserting a notch and a board piece, and securing parts with tacks to form a straight dart-like device. The language reflects period instruction and practical how to details.
How to throw a dart with a springy wood whip
Instructions explain using a three foot long whip made of springy wood. A two foot string with a knot at the end is tied to the whip handle. The dart held near the tail of a paper rain is drawn through the knot. A rapid upward whip lets the dart launch high into the air.
Navy sends message on ship’s illness and mail system
Washington December 18 The Navy Department sent a wireless message to Captain J B Murdock of the transport ship Rhoia Island via the Atlantic en route to Valparaiso advising that Diaz who has been seriously ill is better. Mail to sailors will be delivered by two cent stamps and must be addressed care of the New York Postmaster for forwarding to ships as they reach Callao and De Janeiro.
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Washington
Navy Department
J. B. Murdock
Rhoia Island
Tslatdad
Dia Whfe
Vans
Voward
Tm Durhig
Hyats Inday
Gli
South America
Evans
New York
Fede
Ilo
Atn
Callag
Roosevelt and the Panic Captures Omaha Mayor's View
Omaha mayor Ames G Dahlman recounts his Washington interview with President Roosevelt. He says the President understood him and he understood the President, denying any ambiguity about the panic and voicing support for the President’s stance. Dahlman asserts no disagreement with Roosevelt or Lander on interpretation of the remarks.
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Omaha
Neb
Ames G. Dahlman
India's Suppressed Salt Industry Faces Imports Decline
Statistica from Consul General W. H. Michael of Calcutta shows India imported 1 628 784 tons of salt in April May of 1907 08 with 493 08R tons in those months. United States Britain Germany and Aden supplied most imports while a 25 percent drop from 1905 06 occurred despite a 1 6 percent value rise. The note laments fuel for domestic refining and calls for developing local resources and machinery to reduce reliance on foreign salt.
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W. H. Michael
Calcutta
India
M. Michael
United Entories
Germany
Fravre
Aden
Ianain
Wagputuna
Wall
Hooghly
United Kingdom
Hombre
Hremen
Catoulla
Original Arbuckles Ariosa Coffee Ad Lure
A vintage ad claims the establishment offers vast care and cleanliness with the old original Arbuckles Ariosa Coffee. It teases that no one would switch to another coffee after seeing the quality and appeal presented by the New York source.
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Pblok2u Net
The Odd Animals and Birds in a Child’s World
A retelling of common bats and birds observed by children, noting bat habits and fears, various species like whip-poor-will and jay, their day activity patterns, nesting, feeding on moths and insects, and simple remarks on their harmlessness and curiosity about different wildlife.
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Kobe
Leather and the Forest Trade Across the United States
The United States leads global leather output with over one fourth of world supply. About six hundred sixty-seven thousand tanneries process a vast stock of hides and skins including many from Argentina. The raw material, valued around 260 million dollars, requires enormous amounts of barrels and materials to tan annually, reflecting a major industry in wax and tannin processing.
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United States
Arstina
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