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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Babe Ruth
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