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institution’s Jayhawks basketball program, and was their coach until 1907. It was not Naismith’s intention to establish their sports program. He had planned to teach physical education and act as the chapel director. To Naismith, basketball was just an activity to keep students occupied. He much preferred wrestling and gymnastics, believing they were better forms of physical activity.

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• Yet Naismith saw his invention thrive as basketball became an Olympic demonstration • A native of Almonte, Ontario, Naismith studied sport in 1904 in St. Louis. It was made an at Montreal’s McGill University, majoring official event at Berlin’s 1936 Summer in physical education. Naismith was a multiOlympics, and the 74-year-old Naismith himtalented athlete, representing his college in self handed out the gold medal to the United football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, and gymnastics States’ team, the silver to Canada, and the He then earned a diploma from the Presbyterian bronze medal to Mexico. Seeing the game College in Montreal. Following graduation, ADVERTISING PROOF played by so many nations, he said, was the he became the physical education teacher at greatest reward he could receive. Little TUES., AUG. 20did he 5:00 his alma mater McGill University, a post he Changes DUE: Final know that his game would go on to be played retained for three years. Please review carefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling  Pric by 300 million people worldwide today. • In 1890, Naismith made the move across the Contact your Tidbits representative immediately with changes or corre border to take a position in Massachusetts at • Naismith authored two books, A Modern Office: Fax: 760-320-1630 College760-320-0997 in 1911 and Essence of a Healthy Springfield College, which was the international Life in 1910. He also served for a short YMCA training school. During the brutal New time during World War I. He was inducted England winters, students became unruly into the Basketball Hall of Fame (officially and restless when confined indoors. In 1891, the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame) in Naismith’s supervisor gave him two weeks to Gee-Ar-Gee ADVERTISING Construction Co.PROOF 1959. The facility is located in Springfield, come up with an indoor activity that would pg. BWDUE: 13x disc. Final1/16 Changes 5:00 p.m.. Massachusetts, the site of the game’s help athletes stay in shape while reducing their Please review carefully.  Spelling  Prices  Hour Aug. 25,Double 2013check: Vol.  9 -Phone No. Number(s) 35  restlessness and rambunctious behavior. Contact yourinvention. Tidbits representative immediately with changes or corrections.

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That is indeed true, Steff. Characters loosely based on Kristoff, Anna and Queen Elsa -- who will be played by Scott Michael Foster (“Greek”), newcomer Elizabeth Lail and Georgina Haig (“Fringe,” “Reckless”), respectively -will cool their heels in Storybrooke, Maine, in season four of ABC’s redhot fantasy/drama Georgina Haig series. The “Frozen” story arc on “Once Upon a Time” is expected to pick up after the events of the film. ***

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I signed up for Social Security shortly before I turned 62 on May 22. How come I have to wait two months to get my first Social Security check?

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You are correct. Your cast-iron hatchet was made in 1889 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Washington’s inauguration. The date that is illegible is “April 30.” Washington was inaugurated on April 30, 1789, in Federal Hall, New York City, the first national capitol. These hatchets were made in cast iron, copper, bronze and glass. The holes at the top are for hanging. Your hatchet would probably be worth $75 to $100.

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Ohio. The area was teeming with natural gas deposits and clay, making it a natural for potteries. Zanesville became known as “Clay City.” “Bushberry” was introduced in 1941. It was decorated with three-section leaves with saw-toothed edges and clusters of small berries in relief. All pieces had ribbed textured backgrounds and were available in tan, green, blue and brown matte glazes. The number “657” on the bottom is the design number, and the “3” is the height. Your jardiniere can be seen selling online from $75 to $125.

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Enclosed is a photo of a memorial hatchet that is 12 inches long by 4 inches high. On the side are the words “Washington Inaugurated President 1789 of the US.” There is a date before “1789” that is no longer readable. The hatchet appears to be made of wrought iron and “braised” with copper. It was passed down to me from my grandfather, Theodore Weber, who lived August 1870 to Januar y 1966. He said it was made for the 100th anniversar y of George Washington’s inauguration. I have had the hatchet in my possession for approximately 25 years, and I know our family would love to learn the authenticity and value of the mainstay of my grandfather’s memorabilia.

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I took a photo of the mark that is on the bottom of my Roseville vase. It is a small jardiniere and is decorated with leaves and berries against a textured green background. It has small handles and is in mint condition. The diameter is approximately 4 inches, and the height is 3 inches. The jardiniere was given to me by a friend who is an antiques collector, and I would like to know more about its age and value.

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