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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1933

Page

3

Copper From Isle Royale Sheds Light on Ancient Copper Trade

A historic note on Isle Royale off Lake Superior describes 2000 copper pits mined by ancient peoples, possibly Vikings in the eleventh century, with copper reaching Mexico and Central America. The island hosts America’s largest moose herd, whose ancestors crossed from Canada 20 miles away.

Lake Superior Indiana America Mexico Central America Western Hemisphere Isle Royale Cunjada

Photographic pioneers from 1727 to Niepce and Daguerre

The article traces early photographic history from J. H. Schultz in 1727 to Niepce and Laguerre Daguerre. It notes Niepce fixed the first permanent image on tin in 1814, Daguerre publicly shared his silver iodide process in 1839, and Niepce’s death centenary was commemorated in France.

J. H. Schultz Thomas Wedgwood Joseph N. Niepce Louis J. Daguerre Niepce France Judea Daguerre Isadore

Origins of the German Spitz and Pomeranian

Canine historians and geologists agree that the Pomeranian’s abundant tail over the back marks Arctic ancestry. Samoyede Eskimo and Chow blood, plus Northland tribes introducing dogs into Pomerania, shaped the German Spitz. Inbreeding and selection produced the miniature Pomeranian.

Pomerania Germany

Games of the Middle Ages played in cathedral cloisters

The article notes surviving marks carved in stone and wood in England’s cathedrals at Westminster Canterbury Norwich and Worcester showing nine men’s morris fox and geese and in and out. It suggests cloisters once served as schoolrooms and teachers may have joined in these games.

England Westminster Canterbury Norwich Oucester

Bible Genealogy and the Deluge Narrative

The text recounts Genesis figures Jubal as the first musician and Tubal-cain as the first worker in brass and iron. It notes Adam living 1380 years and Methuselah 960, then states the wickedness of man led God to wipe out the earth with a deluge of rain.

Abel Noah Adam Jubal Tubateain Methusalah

Bargella Stairway An Artistic Florence Landmark

The Bargella stairway on an outer Florence building now houses an art gallery. It has served as a prison and as the Jodesu headquarters. The stairway opens into a court and its 50 picturesque walls are popular wall decorations in photographs.

Florence Jodesu

Japanese quake toll figures from 1928 disaster

A 1928 Japanese earthquake and related disasters caused an estimated 246,540 casualties, including 108,738 wounded, 98,1? killed, and 43,470 missing. Official property losses were around 5,500 units of currency. Pre-disaster population was about 88,484,500.

Japan

Seven Seas term explained as global waters and myths

The seven seas is a figurative phrase for all Earth’s waters. It has varied meanings across cultures, referring to different bodies of water and even mythic seas. Kipling popularized the modern usage, though the term remains figurative, not literal.

Arctic Antarctic South Pacific South Atlantic Indian Europe Asia Oxus Punjab Venice Italy Seven Seas Trudyard Kipling

Compass Plant Leaves Bend Edge Upward In Heat

Compass plant leaves orient edge up to shield from scorching sun. The profile position exposes broad surfaces only morning and late afternoon, protecting leaves from drying and wilting in arid heat. Most compass plants grow with leaves pointing north and south. Rosin weeds and prickly lettuce are cited as examples.

Talking Flower The American Lotus Description

The American Lotus, North America s largest walter Lily variety, is called a talking flower for its buds opening at dawn. Leaves reach two feet in diameter and rise above shallow water as buds appear to charge with energy then pop open audibly. The plant has religious significance in some Oriental countries where it is eaten, used for fuel, and seeds sold as nuts.

Walter Lily North America

Sheep perform daring stunts in annual spring migration

In Arizona the Salt River valley flocks migrate to cool highland pastures as sheep perform stunts. Shepherds note climbing sheer slopes while prompting reluctant sheep to plunge into mountain creeks facilitated by human guidance to keep the herd moving toward the far shore.

Salt River Valley Arizona

First World's Fairs Through the Years

The first real World's fair occurred in London from May to October 1851, inspiring a trail of exhibitions worldwide. Subsequent notable fairs appeared in New York, Paris, Vienna, Chicago, St Louis, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and other cities across the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

London New York Paria Vienna Phil Qelpha Paris Chicago Warl St Louis San Francisco

Mountain Hotel Boat Shaped Steamship Draws Viewmakers

A hotel and restaurant perched on a mountainside east of Pittsburgh along the Lincoln highway resembles a boat. Standing at 2404 feet elevation, its deck offers views into three states and seven counties, attracting motorists and tourists following the Allegheny range.

Allegheny Mountains Pittsburgh

Washing the Flag Trig in Army and Navy Care

The text states that flag washing is conducted as needed in the army and navy with no special method prescribed or required. It emphasizes that no unique procedure is mandated and standard practices are sufficient.

Round Top visitors and reunions mark weekend notes

Denver visitor George Riddell and many local residents were seen visiting relatives in Altoona and Johnstown. Several families traveled to Chicago for the World's Fair and Lutheran orphan home in Zelenopolis. Upcoming events include the Lear Bennett reunion on August 26 at Round Top and a Lutheran Sunday school picnic there midweek. Ralph Johns, recently shot, returned home improved after hospital care.

George Riddell Denver Colo Forrest Walbeck A. J. Riddell Wilbert Mack Pittsburgh A. J. Boyles John McDowell Eva May Della Johnsttown Irtiay Margaret Alexander Boll‘var Chicago Charles Frank Shomo Curtis Cunningham William Cunningham Mount Pleasant Shomo Frank Alter4 Johnstown Altoona Viola Duncan Lapent Charles A. Robinson Pauline Harriet Jones Avonmore William Bowser Charles Luther Blairsville Forrest St. Clair Cleon Bert Ryan Harry Glasgow Pitcairn Ralph Johns Indiana Round Top Lear-Bennett Louise Lear Clymer

Mount Union Community Notices and Visits Highlight Week

Local residents visited family and friends across Elderton Plumville Latrobe and Pittsburgh while Mt Union school held a well attended festival. A automobile purchase by Clair Kough and reunions for Rowley and Mount Union school were noted along with church services and planned August reunion events.

C. G. ‘Resborough Margaret Edwin Elderton John Kough George Martha Betty Brown Plumyiile J. H. Kough Jesse Clair Pittsburgh Mt. Unions Leona Meyers Latrobe John Fleming Indiana Ervin Wood Sheloca Carl Fleming G. &. Wingard Oklahoma Boyer J. K. Byler Kittanning J.T. Sheasley K. G. Rosborough Milford Clair Kough Harry Watterson Whitesburg Sheasley Lester Irwin Warren Ohio Rowley Mount Union School Rosie Cessna

Mount Tabor Social Notes From Mrs Duncan and Neighbors

Mrs Samuel Duncan and son Ald spent last Wednesday with the Samuel Patterson family. Mrs Allie Boyle and granddaughter Esther Horner visit Mrs W C Lichtenfels. Mr and Mrs Henry Kim and daughter Gladys and Mr and Mrs W C Lichtenfels attended a potato meeting at the Chirk Pollock farm last Thursday. Jean Palmer has returned home after visiting with sister Mrs Carl Sunberg. Mr and Mrs G Kim called at Elkin Friday evening. Mrs Sarah Marsh visits at the Holt Hill home in Seward. A good many farmers in this neighborhood have threshed. the oats crop is poor. Mrs Della Hildebrand, Mr and Mrs Bruce Welthorpe and Jack McChesney called at the W C Lichtenfels home Thursday evening.

Samuel Duncan Donald Samuel Patterson Allie Boyle Esther Horner W. C. Lichtenfels Henry Kim Gladys Chirk Pollock Ya Jean “Palmer Della Hildebrand Bruce Welthour Jack McChesney

Residents Visit Relatives and Attend Local Events

Akron visitor March and Mrs Misse Sutter spent time with relatives near Locust and with Samuel Wineberg’s family. Dr C W Brown of Altoona and family joined in at Mary Brown’s home. Several locals traveled to Punxsutawney and Pittsburgh for visits, games, and social gatherings with kin and friends.

March Misse Sutter Akron Ohio Locust Samuel Wineberg Mather Homan Marion Center Sadie Remaley Big Sun L. W. Powell C. W. Brown Altoona Dee Philadelphia Mary Brown Dr. Brown Lona Dilts Punxsutawney W. C. Brown

Social Notes From Rossmoyne And Nearby

Local social column lists visits in Indiana and surrounding areas. Mr and Mrs Paul Parks and Vernon and Eleanor Hazelett called on grandparents Mr and Mrs D C Wells. Doyle Beck and son visited Mrs Becks father T H Frantz who is ill. Mrs William Charles and children stayed with Norris Johnston family. S W Hazelett and daughter Annie joined Bruce Neal and wife to Huntingdon hospital to see patient Nelson BE Warden. Nora Wingert and family called on brother T H Frantz. Orvie Lewis from Jeannette stopped in town. D G Frantz made a business trip to Indiana. Mr and Mrs Paul Elkin and Naomi plan move to Indiana this week. Ralph Good of near Marion Center visited D C Wells.

Paul Parks Indiana Vernon Eleanor Hazelett D.C. Wells Doyle Beck Dayton Beck T. H. Frantz William Charles Norris Johnston S. W. Hazelett Annie Bruce Neal Trade City Huntingdon Hos Elizabeth ‘Elkin Paul Elkin Naomi Planville

Local Visitors And Camp Meeting Attendances

Elmer Jacoby and Bonnie Gashton and Harriet Bagley attended the Stoneboro camp meeting on Tuesday. Norman Kerr and spouse and the Hunters and child of Colyer visited Peter Maloney on Sunday. Several families from Wimerding and Pocatelli plus Mrs Langdon from John Campbell visited O Napp Saturday. Jethyoo Jacoby hosted guests. the Kellar and Simsley families vacationed in Wilkes Barre. Mary Napp joined a party near Cherry Tree for Mr and Mrs William Bostic. Fred Rice visited his mother near Cherry Tree Saturday evening.

Elmer Jacoby Bonnie Gashton Harriet Bagley Stoneboro Norman Kerr Cherry Tree Fred Rice

Real estate notices lead in Indiana County foreclosure docket

The document details multiple real estate actions in Indiana County Pennsylvania from September 1933. It lists parcels in the Second Ward Indiana Borough and Third Ward, with defendants Ralph P Kridler Ruth O Kridler Archie D Johnston Frances B Johnston Walter Klein and others, descriptions of property lines, and notices of sale under the Indiana County Building and Loan Association Fi Fa Nos. 85 to 88. It records vested titles, deeds, and reservations including coal rights and gas proceeds, with premises described in long survey terms and attached structures.

Ralph P, Kridlur Ruth O, Kridler Indiana County Indiana State of Pennsylvania Grant Street C. H. Allison A. C. Fortier Harriet Harmon Salt of Archie D. Johnston Frances BE. Johnston A. D. Johnston Armstrong Township Robert Lowry Moses Johnston John Buchanan John Jones Dwight L. Johnston Perry Johnston A. V. Johnston the Savings & Trust CO. OF Admr. c. T. A Boro Penn Towit Philadelphia Street Phila's. St C. J. Wingert Cc. J. Wingert Gompers Alley Mabel Malcolm Phila Wyne Susanna Register Ley Mercury Heirs G. I. McHenry B. I. McHenry White Oak Rachel Drummond Rachel Neal Bouth Freeport T. W. Phillips Gas & Oil Company Walter Elkin Neal Et Clara Elkin H. Clyde Elkin Francis Elkin R. J. Smi Green Township Peter Wassam Issac Smith Jacob Arthur EH. W. Smith Richard Smith Beech Creek Coal Co John Smith Pontadaing Nannie B. Smith Recorder's Thaienas Frank de Conno

Land Auction Notice of Elizabeth Morrone Properties

Fragmented deed details describe Lot No 2 and adjacent parcels in Indiana Pennsylvania tied to Elizabeth Morrone and John Shadle, with 1931 and 1933 deeds. Notice of sale by Sheriff Eugene Wilson notes ten percent deposit and full payment deadlines, adjourned sale date September 8 1934 at 1 15 PM for re sale and protection of lien creditors interests.

Sal Bees Olivabeth Morrone Hag Morrone Recorder's Office Snedians County Bool Diizabeth Morrone John Shadie Pennsylvania Wd Kunkt Cornt Margaret Lota J. Lack Elizabeth Morrone John Shadle Eugene Wilson Sheriff's Office Indiana

Administratrix's Notice for Estate of George H. Wikin

Letters of administration issued for George H. Wikin late of West Mahoning Township. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated for settlement and debtors must make prompt payment. Mrs Elizabeth Belkin Administratrix Quicksburg Pa August 9 1983.

B. Walker Smith George H. Wikin Weat Mahoning Township Llizabeth Belkin

Administrator's Notice for William Laney Estate at Clymer

W W C Chapman attorney administrator announces William Laney late of Grean Township deceased. Claims must be fully authenticated for settlement and those indebted must pay promptly. Ellio de Landy administrator. Clymer Pennsylvania July 12 1933 six weeks' time.

W.W. C. Chapman William Laney Grean Township Tully Elliode Landy Clymer

Executor's Notice for Susan Spencer Estate in Smicksburg Pa

Isher and Ruddock, attorneys, announce letters testamentary granted to Carl H. Lwi8 as executor of Susan Spencer late of Smicksburg Borough, deceased. Claimants must present proofs promptly for settlement and payment. ExecutorCarl H Lwi8 Smicksburg Pa June 28 1033-6te

Isher and Ruddock Susan Spencer Smicksburg Borsough J Bald Carl H, Lwi8

Price board nostalgia echoes Babe Ruth era radio values

In a fond nod to history a reader comments on how radio prices once flashed on a large board resembling Babe Ruths batting averages, recalling simpler markets and the charm of bygone display methods.

Babe Ruth

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