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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...turn to another branch of athletics, in which certainly those who follow it have no better means for its use than their predecessors. I allude to walking. Twenty years ago a man who could walk a mile in eight minutes was considered to do a very fair performance; but now, unless he could cover the distance in considerably under seven minutes, he would have no chance whatever of winning any prize at any athletic meeting. I am quite aware that many of the last generation of walkers object to the present style in which it is accomplished, on the ground...
Taking the modern past first into consideration, I should say that in the majority of cases it certainly does not; the increased result of their exertions being in a great measure due to the improvements of the machines they use. This, however, is not always so, for, although in rowing, shooting, bicycling, etc., it may be, it can hardly be altogether so in running, cricket, jumping, &c., though even in these cases, to a certain extent, it is as the improvement in the condition of the grounds where the contests take place has something to do with the performances...
...Halteeres" leaped a distance of 55 feet. "Halteeres" were something similar, to our dumb bells, which the Greeks held in their hands while leaping. They put their hands back, and, swinging them forward with a sudden motion, took the leap. There is no doubt thert use enabled them to jump further than they could have done without them. This has been proved by experience, 29 feet 7 inches having been covered in 1854 by an athlete with weights in his hands, whereas the "record" for the long jump at the annual Inter-University sports is only 22 feet...
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...week! Ladies or gentlemen desiring pleasant profitable employment write at once. We want you to handle an article of domestic use that recommends itself to every one at sight. Simple as flour. Sells like hot cakes. Profits 300 per cent. Families wishing to practice economy should for their own benefit write for particulars. Used every day the year round in every household. Price within reach of all. Circulars free. Agents receive sample free. Address, Domestic Manufacturing Company, Marion. Ohio...