Historical clue formulations

• Amusement park ride, informally — 2022-12-18
• Bar freebie — 2020-08-23
• Ride up and down? — 2012-09-19
• Table saver — 2012-01-08
• Thing under a tumbler — 2010-11-26
• Beermat, e.g. — 2007-06-06
• It may be loopy — 2001-05-19
• Furniture protector — 1997-01-05