Polka Dot Fashion Linked to Polk’s Rise in 1830s
A Western Newspaper Union piece notes how a Hungarian dancing master popularized the dance named Polka during a 1830s Polish tour. It ties the dance’s name to James K. Polk, the Tennessee candidate who became president after a Baltimore convention deadlock and a polka fueled campaign mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae ‘Ter
Poland
Prague
America
Democratic Party
Baltimore
James Knox Polk
Tennessee
House of Representatives
Polk
Henry Clay
Union
Many Visitors and Local Highlights In Richmond Area
Richmond notes a weekend of visitors and family gatherings with names and towns including Brookville Punxsutawney Indiana and Brookville. A Little family reunion occurred at W B Little's home on the Fourth. The local baseball team won two games 8 7 and 5 3 against Dixonville and Ross DeGaetano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Joan Nolf
Brookville
Geo, Johnson
Harry Weaver
Annie Richardson
Falls Creek
Lafe Stallman
Ralph Kuntz
Punxautawhey
Mra
D. K. Rishel
Selings Grove
Boyd Williams
Barneaboro
Geo. Richardson
Walter Pollock
Deckers Point
Arch Cannon
Altman
Leroy Spon
Indiana
Indian village sites excavated before Bonneville dam flood
The Smithsonian excavated thirty Indian village sites in the region slated for flooding by the Bonneville dam. The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette report to R. D. readers that the project costs $5.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Smithsonian
Bonneville
Progress and
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
R. D
The Irish Wolfhound and Other Irish Dogs Described
An Washington Star feature praises the Irish Wolfhound as noble and formidable, resurrected from ancient lines and lionhearted yet gentle. It also profiles the Irish Water Spaniel, a brownish red hunter, the Daredevil redhaired terrier, and the beloved Irish Setter, noting traits, looks, and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Trish
Oyster Cultivator Provides Surface for Oyster Beds
An article notes that oysters need a proper surface to settle and grow. Artificial beds use old shells or tiles with lime and sand. Oysters are free-swimming early, then settle and filter seawater for food. Starfish pose a major threat, while the adductor muscle helps keep shells closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tit-Bits Magazine
Poisonous Plant Juices Highlight Garden Dangers
An article warns that poinsettia juice and other plant saps in the common garden family are poisonous and potent when handled. It notes that castor oil seeds, Datura stramonium, and about a dozen garden plants can cause fatal effects or skin irritation, with fruits like pineapples and papaya also provoking reactions.
Boundaries Between Seasons and Equinoxes
The dates of the equinoxes are approximately March 21 and September 22. The solstices occur around June 21 and December 21. These sun positions mark the boundaries between the seasons, with slight yearly variation.
Paper windows give oriental children UV light edge
A report suggests Oriental children suffer less rickets than Occidental children due to paper window panes in Chinese and Japanese homes transmitting more ultraviolet light. Treated with tung oil, these panes pass about 40 percent of UV light in the 2,500 to 3,000 angstrom range, unlike ordinary glass which is opaque.
Coyotes Could Spread Across United States Says Text
The passage notes coyotes migrate easily and multiply rapidly. It describes their adaptability, boldness, and the potential for large litters. Warns they may eventually inhabit much of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Blind inmates smoking at English blind institutions
A census among blind inmates at England’s St Dunstan’s and other schools shows 40 percent or more smoke. The report notes that in some institutions all inmates smoke, challenging the belief that seeing smoke is essential for tobacco enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Art St. Dunstan's
Visitors and Local Callers Around Brocton NY and Vicinity
Residents and relatives frequent Brocton and nearby towns with visits to and from Indiana, Heilwood, Diamondville, West Newton and New York City. Notable names include Hendertrando, Farnbaugh, Rivetti, Williams, Stanyi, Yuhag, Shabbick, Adams, Bagley, Fleming, Vater, Leone, Lewis, Margolis, Koozer, Berzansky, Brilliant, Repine, Simmons. Families welcomed new arrivals and hosted callers while others traveled for gatherings and stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendertrando
Brocton
N. Y
Rupert Farnbaugh
Barnesboro
R. D
Morris Rivetti
New York City
John J. Williams
John
Indiana
John Stanyi
Masury, C
John Yuhag
Louis Shabbick
Whitesell family visit and regional movements
Strongstown residents shared July 4 with the Whitesells of Mountain Garage and hosted or visited relatives from Brushvalley Quantico Akron and Luzerne. Camp meeting attendance Belhano and Pittsburgh area visits noted. Mary Lou Cresswell visiting home from Harrisburg, with local families hosting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strongstown
Cal Whitesell
Mountain Garage
James ‘Whitesell
Blanche ‘Bennett
Brushvalley
Vada Detwiler
Quantico
Mary Detwiler
Akron
West Detwiler
Belhano
Lester Garrett
Dorothy Simmons
Doris Koozer
Alverda
Miss Koozer
Pittsburgh
James Rutherford
Cora
Luzerne
Wm. McCrady
Geo. Hogan
J. C. Garrett
Mary Lou Cresswell
Harrisburg
Currys Run Ruth Sell Recovers From Measles Siege
Ruth Sell at Currys Run is recovering from a measles illness. Elda McCurdy enjoyed last week sightseeing at Buffalo Niagara and Canada. Mrs Roy Fulmer visited friends in Indiana last Friday. Mr and Mrs Wilbert Flauss and son Billy spent a day with BE M Carson and others, visiting Mrs Roy Fulmer on Sabbath. Mrs McCurdy and Alta spent the Fourth in Vandergrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ferry
W. Elizabeth
Tina Hutchison
Irvin Ling
Johnstown
Doyle Stutzman
Brishvalley
Susan D. Bracken
Blairsville
Currys
Ruth Sell
Elda McCurdy
Buffalo
Niagara
Canada
Roy Fulmer
Indiana
Wilbert Flauss
Billy
M. Carson
Mart Fulmer
Gon
Donald
Washington Twp Social News Highlights July Trips
Residents and visitors share holiday gatherings and family visits across Indiana and nearby towns. Notable incidents include Mrs Sutton’s fall causing a left leg fracture at the Indiana Hospital. Numerous trips involve Blystone, Sourwine, Harman, Park, and Sutton families visiting relatives in Atwood Vandergrift and Sagamore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Twp
William Sutton
Blair
Akron
Charles Browne
Sutton
Indiana Hospital
Watsons Ridge Family Visits Over Fourth
Mrs S R Hine and Mrs Mabel Collina of West Lebanon visited the John Donahey home in Tunnelton. Mrs Jennie Henderson of Indiana spent the Fourth with Mr and Mrs J G Henderson. Mr and Mrs Walter Ewing and family celebrated the Fourth at Elders Ridge. Nancy Jane Hine of Saltshore spent a week with her brother S R Hine. Annabel Ewing visited O B Harvey's home Sunday evening. Martha and Esther Hine spent the Fourth at Idlewild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Rankin
Mildred
Frick
John McCausland
Sagamore
Eugene McMillen
Loyd Spence
Detroit
J. B. Park
Carl Miller
Walter Bartholomew
Chambersville
John Cuddy
Atwood
Jay Sourwine
Dorothy
Indiana
James Blystone
Mr. Blystone
J. E. Blystone
Sara Sourwine
Getta
Indlaw
Willet Grange
Layard
Eugene Orr
A. C. Marshall
Ira Marlin
John
M. J. Boyer
Mra
Kenneth Marshall
Helen
Clyde
Wruce Kepple
South Bend
Walter Harman
Glenn Sewart
Charles
Josiah Fisher
Mae
John Russell
Arthur Bluetone
Ethel Harman
J. B. Blystone
Alice Peterman
Glenn Jewart
Roy Blystone
Watsons Ridge
S. R. Hine
Mabel Collina
West Lebanon
JohnDonahey
Tunnelton
Jennie Henderson
J. G. Henderson
Nancy Jane Hine
Saltshore
S.R. Hine
Annabel Ewing
O.B. Harvey
Martha and
Esther Hine
Idlewild
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Elmo Scott Watson
Charles Pauch
Ritz Theathr
Paul D. Sharretts
South Sixth Street
R. W. George
J. R. Clements
American Auto
Parnell, Cowher & Co
St. Louis, MO
Citizen’s National Bank
Indiana, PA
the American Automobile Insurance Companies Incorporated
L. A. Harris, Pres
East Wheatfield
Armagh Presbyterian Church
Lester Mathews
Cramer M
Ladies Aid Society
C. H. Findley
George Hill
Leon Rodgers
James Rodgers
Idlewild Park
Ligonier
Harry Izenour
Riverside
Calif
J. L. Caldwell’s
Armagh
Fannie Scott
Ridgeview Park
Columbus, C
C. G. Mack
J. L. Caldwell
C. A. Hoffman
George Curry
Irene Curry
James Morley
Rochester
Frances ‘Gerhard
Dillie Cunningham
David Cunningham
Round Top Inn
the Savings: Trust CO
Indiana, Pennsylvania
Walter Ewing
Elders Ridge
Pie St
Capitol Restaurant
DR. Stahlmans Office
Bill Meads
Indiana Progress
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