Russian Giant Feodor Machow Claims World Largest Height
The Berlin Anthropological Society examines Feodor Machow of Kusnia and declares him the tallest man yet, at about 7 feet 9 inches, surpassing all known giants. Details describe his family background, oversized boots, a massive ring, and the costly care required for his display in Europe.
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Feogor Machow
Berlin
Germany
Fedor Machow
Anthropological Society of
Felix von Luseban
Machow
Kustia
Europe
Leicht
Anthropological Society
Virechow
Feodor Machow
Syvria
Chicago Tribune
Town Raises Forest On Plains In Brunswick Maine
The town of 4A Town Raising 2 Forest Brunswick Maine owns about 1000 acres known as the Plains. Forester Austin Cary began planting white pines with assistants after study, backed by town funds though allocations declined from 100 to 50 dollars yearly. Last year’s report notes 20,000 white pines and a 30 acre blueberry plantation.
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Brunswick
New England
Austin Cary
Bowdoin College
Fate of Harmony Society Ends as Estate Sells
A Harmony Society group at Economy, Pennsylvania, once among early U S communistic colonies, sold their estate to a Pittsburgh syndicate for about 2 5 million. Proceeds to be shared among surviving members and heirs of deceased members, as the era of group living fades in a private-property world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harmony Society of Libates
Economy
Pittsburg
Real estate transfers across Indiana and surrounding towns
A long list records numerous real estate transfers in Indiana and nearby counties. Transactions include Homer W. Hamilton to D. E. Thompson for 2800 dollars and Andrew Weamer to John E. Blystone for 150 dollars, among many others involving dozens of acres and various buyers and sellers.
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Homer W. Hamilton
Indiana
D. E. Thompson
Joseph Cramer
Boffington
Jacob Kuckenbrood
Michael Aingood
Canoe
Julia A. Suton
Jonn W. Sutton
James B. Daugherty
Mary Berger
Ed. L. Sweeny
A. L. Wickleman
Buffington
M. McHenry
James Stifly
Blaieville
E. May Reed
Andrew Weamer
South Mahoning
John E. Blystone
John M. McFeaters
Washington
Anthony Morasco
Altimus
Brushvalley
W. H. Altimus
Leslie C. Haziett
Young
R. Smith
M. H. Henry
Indiana County Coal Co
Alexander Cochran
M. Balle McHenry
Mary E
Center
Peter and Mary Senock
J. R. Clark
John Wagoner
J. A. Croseman
Allen Jacoby
Salinburg Rolling Mill Co
Conemaugh
da J. Manners
Indiana County Deposit Bank
Green
Jennie M. Notley
Thomas Morris
Wintondale
R. T. bicFarland
R. T. McParland
East Wheatfield
Michael McTaggart
James W. Osterhont
Mary Smith
Sarah E. Orr
C. C. Edmonds
James Libhengood
Mary F. Simpson
Benjamin Findley
McLain Davis
White
Henry G. Serene
George
Christy
H. C. Christy
John Clevenger
Dortha Langham
Doans Ointment advertised as long sought relief
A local vendor touts Doans Ointment as the long sought cure for itching piles with a testimonial from Adam Foyder, night watchman, praising its effectiveness after trying other remedies. It is sold at Herrick Bros drug store for 56 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as US agents, remember the name Dean’s.
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Indiana
Adam Foyder
Doan
Herrick Bros
Foster Milbom Co
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
Dean
Old Time Midshipmen and their Early Examinations
A historical sketch traces the early training of midshipmen before naval schools existed. It recounts urgent need for mental education, a 1802 regulation for schoolmasters, and a 1810 exam scene with Midshipman Tatnall demonstrating improvised problem solving amid rigging failures. It also notes Lord Rosebery’s lifelong insomnia and a peculiar late-night carriage ride as a sleep remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Navy Department
John
United States Naval Academy
Park Benjamin
Naval Academy
Joseph Tatnall
Mr. Tatnall
Lee
Tatmall
Tatnall
Cone
Sheriff's Sale of Homer City Canning Co Property in Indiana PA
The sale auctions the Homer City Canning Company property in Homer City Indiana County Pennsylvania. It details the parcel boundaries along B F Campbell Wilson road Filbert alley and nearby lines to the Pennsylvania Railroad, noting a two story factory building 2 feet by 241 feet. The sale arises from Farmers Bank of Indians and J G Campbell suits with Fi Fa and Fi Fs in September 1908. Purchasers must bring notes and pay sufficient funds to cover all costs and bid. Confirmation by Neal Sheriff’s Office Indiana PA August 12 1908.
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Albert MN Capher
Tannerton
Conemaugh Township
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
S Street
Center Streets
Center Street
Railroad Street
Albert Uncapher
Henry Uncapher
Indiana
James M. Campbell
W. Douglass
Diane County
State of
Heira
Israel Thomas
J. A. Frick
E. A . Sweeney
Washington Street
Washington
G W Douglass
Borough of
County of
George P. Furman
Clymer Avenue
Slong
Tenth Street
Joseph
Olymer Avenue
Frank Garman
Testatum
Defanddit
Homer City
Farmera’ Bank of
Taken Indians
J G Campbell
BANKA
Allie
Homer City Canning Company
Odiang County
F Campbell
Wilson Road
Filbert Alley
E Campbell
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Penneylven Basilroad Company
Farmers’ Bank of Indians
Cage
di Neal, Shetty
Sheriff's Office
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Washington Gladden
Harvard
Mr. Gladden
Buffalo Courier
C. 8. Wilson
Presbyterian Church
New Waterford
W. J. Wilson
Creekside
Magnet
Thie Village
Wilson
Jesus
von E. Bros
Aean
Hireh Wandin
Dence
Commodore
Y. P. O'Connor
Lord Rosebery
Nalady
Dalmeny
Sheriff’s Sales
Ion Pleas
Court House
Toow!t
Jack & Taylor
James K. Wells
Orphans’ Court of
Indiana County, Pa
Ad Oelock, P. M
Township of
South
Daniel Wella
Christopher Walls
Clark Marshall
Mrs. Hamilton
Moore
Jess
David
Wells
HE. M. Lowry
Aetters Testam
Joseph . Miller
Gre Green Township
Sarz
Byle
South 7Th
Umburn & Ankney
West End
Col
Philadelphia and
Ninth Streets
Lydick’s Grocery
Josiah Lydick
Phila. Street
Ona Lindiana
Penn Run Roller Mills
G. E. Frantz
Penn Run
Penn
Ee Ge
Lockard
Te Architect & Builder
PENWA
MacNeel’s Grocery
Philadelphia Street
Poands
Mega Co
Malta Vita
Glassford & Go
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