04 Nov 1931
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1931
Page
1
Mohair, fleece of the Angora goat, is long, smooth and velvety with natural luster. Its fibers resist dust, fade less under light, and stay resilient in fabrics from upholstery to clothing. Texas leads with millions of Angora goats as the mohair industry grows, producing over seventeen million pounds yearly.
East Mahoning Baptist members and friends surprised Rev and Mrs A J Bowser with a pound party. Revival meetings led by the pastor continue with his brother visiting Sunday. Various locals attend gatherings, visits, and church events across the area.
Historical attempts to reach Mount Everest are recounted from 1024 through 1926. Early efforts lacked understanding, while 1922 and 1926 expeditions reached high camps or near the summit. Mallory and Irvine disappeared near the final climb as weather and avalanches thwarted further progress.
Frazer notes gendered language among tribes as discussed by the New York Herald Tribune. Inca examples show distinct terms for spinning and shield making, with male tasks labeled by specific words such as milluy for twisting wool, while women use different terms or none.
The betel nut palm, native to the Malay peninsula, has been cultivated for 2400 years. The fibrous fruit yields an orange or red nut chewed with betel pepper leaf and time, coloring lips and teeth. Europeans largely avoid it, but it remains popular in the Orient and yields catechu for medicinal use.
Ancient observers valued the zodiac with the twelve figures appearing in European church floors and stained glass. Cologne Cathedral displays an elaborate pavement design of the signs before the choir, echoed in a window near the entrance. Similar zodiacal motifs are common in Eastern temple decoration.
The article notes the eagle stands for two powers in violent symbolism. It cites the Greek term for the monarch and a Hebrew name meaning talon. Early Christian art linked the eagle to spiritual power, while the sun worship or human pride is tied to the sun and the son.
A 120 ton gyrostabilizer described by Collier’s Weekly uses a 55 ton rotating wheel driven by a 200 horsepower motor. It requires almost an hour to reach its operating speed of 15 revolutions per second and continues spinning on its momentum for about two hours after power is cut.
Bullet long in body finally removed after more than fifty years. Wi D Livingston of Frankville Iowa accidentally shot his ankle while hunting near Council Bluffs. He is now seventy three and living in Indianapolis News style report notes old injury and recovery.
Article notes a federal pure food law prohibiting sale of all artificial producing honey in limited quantities. It explains honey’s long history as a nearly perfect food and cites authorities on the subject. The piece discusses the legal protection of fees related to this topic.
Agnes Clark and children from Leechburg spent a week with Mr and Mrs David Bothell. Mrs Byers cared for her ill mother. James Wallace visited town. Helen Goodlin was ill. A Hallowe en dance drew a large crowd at the Community Hall. Rally Day at M B church had 100 attendees. Several locals traveled to Indiana for events. Lucille McCracken returned from Indiana hospital after appendectomy. The Grange held a masquerade. Mr Sunday moved to Samuel McHenry house. Mrs David Wolfgang remains in Indiana hospital.
PENN RUN Mr and Mrs Roy Wolfe and family were Sunday guests of friends at Maple Grove Miss Leona Ryan of Marchand was a recent guest in the home of Mrs Jennie Stephens Mr and Mrs Twila Black of Ohio with Mr and Mrs Grubbe former residents are visiting relatives in the vicinity Frank Shaffer of Brushvalley was a weekend visitor Mrs Kila Stephens returned to Pittsburgh after visiting relatives in the vicinity Prevents forest fires It pays.
J R WETZEL Marchand Pa administrator announces letters of administration for Ameliy J Wetsel late of North Mi honing Township deceased. Those with claims must present them duly authenticated for settlement and those indebted must make prompt payment. October 14, 1991.
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