Ancient Egyptian Metal Plating Revealed by Copper Kettle
Popular Mechanics reports a 200 B. C. copper kettle and basin from Egypt show chemically applied metal plating using a thin antimony layer with iron impurities. Electrolytic-like method may have been discovered accidentally, with vinegar and salt pickling baths aiding cleaning, and antimony present in eyebrow makeup confirms availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Popular Mechanics
Columbia Universlty
Testa
Giant's Causeway Formed by Upheaval of Basalt Pillars
Geologists explain the Giant's Causeway of Northern Ireland as an upheaval of basalt during the Tertiary period. The promontory near Bengore Head features 40,000 pillar rocks, 15 to 30 inches across and up to 20 feet tall, mostly six sided. The name derives from a legend of a giants bridge between Ireland and Scotland.
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Bagait
Ireland
Bhaonne
Bengore Head
Portrush
Antrim
Londonderry
Tyrone
Scotland
Banana trade origins and milestones charted
The history notes early banana ventures from Gran Canaria to Santo Domingo, and Jamaica to New York. It mentions the 1804 Reynard voyage, a 37866 Panama effort, and Captain Lorenzo Baker selling Jamaican bananas in New York for 2.50 to 3.00 per bunch after paying 25 cents.
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Lomas de Berlanga
Gran Canaria
Santo Domingo
Reynard
New York
Fortune
Panama
United States
Tropics
Lorenzo Baker
Cape Cod
Port Morant
Jamaica
Early Deaf Education in America Centennial Effort
The first recorded deaf education in the US was Philip Nelson's in Rowley, Massachusetts in 1679. From 1773 to 1776 a deaf boy studied at John Harrower's Fredericksburg school, with concerted action beginning in the early nineteenth century. Francis Green of Boston fostered interest after sending his deaf ward to Edinburgh, aiding a Massachusetts census in 1808 that found 75 deaf individuals and estimated 500 nationally, urging a dedicated school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philip Nelson
Rowley
Mass
John Harrower
Fredericksburg
Francis Green
Boston
Edinburgh
Thomas Reardwood
Massachusetts
Indian Mounds Believed Cache of Treasures Debunked
Smithsonian archaeologists say belief in mounds across the Mississippi as caches of Indian treasures has no foundation. Many mounds served as burial sites and excavations uncover personal objects that illuminate pre Columbian culture but hold little material value.
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Mississippi Region
Smithsonian
Medical milestones and ancient disease scourges
The text outlines historic gaps in medical advances such as anesthesia, germ theory, antiseptic surgery, appendectomy, and X rays. It notes the early century battles against cholera, smallpox, diphtheria, yellow fever, and other plagues that devastated populations worldwide.
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Mitiona
Uvea
Explorer in Stromboli crater endures three hours
An explorer descended into Stromboli’s active crater wearing asbestos gear and a protective helmet. He spent nearly three hours on the crater floor, observing lava pools, bursting bubbles, and falling stones while noting the hellish, sealike fury of the eruption and vivid colored walls.
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Explorer
Stromboli
Tassidotta
Hell
Mysteries of Hearing Remain Unsolved by Scientists
A long discussion of how the ear captures sound and transmits it to the brain notes that while the mechanics of the eardrum, bones, and nerves are described, the exact process by which air vibrations become meaningful perception remains unclear. The piece emphasizes the mystery despite knowledge of sound waves and neural transmission.
Frankenstein and Its Monster Misnomer in Literature
The term Frankenstein describes a scientist destroyed by his own works, not the monster. Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel features Victor Frankenstein, a Swiss student who builds a humanlike creature from graveyard materials and animates it by galvanism, leading to tragic consequences and the creature’s nameless fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary W. Shelles
Frankenstein
Victor Frankenstein
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Court Martial System Roots and Evolution
The army court martial system dates to Charles I and extends to trials by service officers for offenses, with rights to counsel and evidence. Drumhead courts, once common on field, have largely been eliminated in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Charlesi
England
United States
Premier Wood Destroyer Termite Threat Highlights Vast Damage
The termite is described as the world's premier wood destroyer causing about 10 million dollars in annual damage in the United States. It is noted for thickening almost all wood, with teak and Wiruzinik cited as termite resistant woods. The article estimates yearly damage in infested areas at about 1 percent.
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United States
India
Virgin Islands
When Windows Were Taxed Bricked In
Bricked in windows in old Eughind houses remind of the window tax. The levy began in Williams II era to fund silver recoinage, faced opposition, and citizens bricked in panes to lessen charges. The tax persisted until 1851 when the window duty was replaced.
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Eughind
Williams Iil
Clyde Milas Geneva Rehn Home from visit Week
Clyde Milas Geneva Rehn returned home Sunday after a week as a guest of her sister Mrs Harold Hofecker of Vince. Clyde callers from Johnstown and nearby towns visited Saturday and Sunday with local residents.
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Clyde Milas Geneva Rehn
Harold Hofecker
Vince
F. W. Lichtenfeld
Robert
Johnstown
Clyde
Gbh
Mack
Plora
Indiana
L. D. Rogs
Lee
George Cribbs
Robert Cunningham
Heshbon
Frank Rehn
P. L. Rehn
Blacklick
Kenneth Neeley
Harold Mc Connell
Ruth Mack
Dorothy Lichtenfels
G. F. Lichtenfels
B. P. McGullough
Richmond News Finds From Town and Surroundings
Richmond notes visitations from Mr and Mrs George Johnson and daughters Martha Belle and Catherine and Samuel Allgood to Kingsman Ohio. C E Richardson moved from Indl ang to Als home. George Jeffries made a business call in Indiana. Leonard Mumau from East Run stopped by. Schools started with teachers Lula Braughter and Helen Spicher. Our ball team won two games against Canoe Ridge 11 to 2 and 7 to 4. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Pan Jeffries and Haughter from Indiana, Mr and Mrs Porter Berry from Glen Campbell, and a reunion at Brookville. Alfred Johnson and two children visited his parents in Glen Campbell. Ralph Keller of Potter county visited his brother D E Keller after the weekend. Mrs Luella Tyger and children and id Bradford visited Homer Pifer Friday.
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George Johnson
Martha Belle
Catherine
Samuel Allgood
George Braund’s
Kingsman
Ohio
Indlang
Als
George Jeffries
Indiana
Leonard Mumau
East Run
Lula Braughter
Helen Spicher
Canoe Ridge
Pan
Jeffries
Haughter
Porter Berry
Glen Campbell
Geo
F. B. Work
Sara Lewis
Annie Richardson
Etta Work
Brookville
Alfred Johnson
Wm. Elsmore
Ralph Keller
Potter County
D. E. Keller
Luella Tyger
Id Bradford
Homer Pifer
Local Social Notes From Uniontown and Nearby Areas
Uniontown and surrounding towns report visits and calls as residents from Stifflertown Vandergrift Emeigh Punxsutawney Cherry Tree Burnside and Burnside celebrate births and arrivals. Families like Gearhart Rummel Baker Fleming Beringer and Yingling share recent activities and funeral services for Mrs Floyd Coble were well attended.
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Frank Gearhart
Stifflertown
B. N. Beringer
Charles Wood
Harvey Miller
Non
Cherry Tree
Nicholtown Socials Eye Kitchen Shower and Reunions
The Mumau home hosted a kitchen shower for Mr and Mrs Little with a serenade and gifts. Attendees later joined the Rickard and Washington reunion at Aaron Rickard s home. Community folks attended trios at East Mahoning, with a future song at Pinevale on Oct 1. Gail Reithmiller moved to Oaks Ridge to teach. Mrs Sheesley visited Frank Wright s home.
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Mumau
Gail Reithmiller
Oaks Ridge
Margaret Sheesley
Frank
Sunday school picnic and local notes in Groutindhog district
Sunday school picnic attended by Marchand and evangelical church members at Groutindhog Park. Rev H M Mohney pastor. Mrs H Glass and son Harl of Punxsuttaway guests here Thursday. Congressman Clyde Kelley, vacationing here, spoke to Indiana county postmasters. Numerous locals and visitors listed with moves, visits, and travel to Washington and Reading for college and Albright.
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Groutindhog Park
H. M. Mohney
H. Glass
Harl
Punxsuttawney
Clyde Kelley
Indiana County
Indiana
Ite
N. BR. A
Blair Smith
Local Social Roundup From Marion Center
Marion Center notes recount visits from Mrs. Paul J. Straitiff and daughter of Indiana, B F Sterling and family at a Clearfield county camp, and J E Long with Howard Forsythe and wives during Labor Day. Alberta Lake departs for Indiana after weeks with her grandmother, Ada B. Kinter marks her 87th birthday with family, and many friends visit or travel to events including a Chicago Fair trip by Lydia Walker and relatives.
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Paul J. Straitiff
Indiana
B. F. Sterling
Clearfield County
J. E. Long
Howard Forsythe
Alberta Lake
Julia Barr
Ada B. Kinter
Laura Frederick
C. M. Hastings
Murray Gilpatrick
Oak Tree
Lulu A. Kinter
Lydia Walker
Eugene Walker
Eddie Fontaine
Catherine Holt
Bila Moore
Alda Simpson
Chicago Fair
Hazel Dilpatrick
Pitts’burgh
Audrey Barr
Brackenridge
Ida Berkeypile
Wade and
Clay
Cherryhill Township
Clay Berkeyille
Sheriff's Sale Notices Probate and Public Auctions in Indiana County
Public auction notices list multiple properties in Glen Campbell Armagh and Black Lick areas. The sales involve Twilight Lodge No. 1126 and other defendants with parcels described along Glenwood Avenue Main Street and local streets. Terms include coal and mineral rights reserving and liquor restrictions on premises. Auction date Friday September 8 1933 at 11 15 oclock. Local trustees J Wayne Tomb and others appear in the record.
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Towits
Twilight Lodge NO
Levi Conner
J. B. Leinbach
Glen Campbell
County of
Indiana
Pennsulania
Glenwood Avenue
Graham Street
Samuel Stock
J. G. Clark
Ley Connor
Charles Schrode
Twilight Lodge
First Nations Bank
Glen Camphbell
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
John J. Miller
Multiple Blairsville Indiana County Properties Sold in 1933 Sheriff Sale
A halted compilation of real estate listings and sheriff sale notices across Blairsville Blairsville and Indiana County details parcels in Johnston Avenue White Fairview Extension Meadowbrook Center and surrounding streets. It notes properties with two story brick dwellings storefronts and garages taken in execution by Indiana County Building and Loan Association and others with sale terms and purchaser payment requirements.
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Johnston Avenue
Wilkingon
Recorder
Indiana County
Haing Lot
Blairaville
Pennsylvania
Folwat
Sugar Alley
A. K. Khalouf
Market Street
Milton G . Miller
Out of Home Building and Loan Association of
Blairsville
Orphans Court Sale In Indiana County Pa
By order of the Orphans Court of Indiana County Pa dated August 28 1833 Wm E Pierce attorney exposes property to public sale on the premises in Washington Township Indiana County Pa.
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Wm. E. Pierce
Orphans’ Court Sale
Orphans Court
County of
Indiana
State of
Pennsylvania
Washington
Washington Township land sale description in Indiana County
Real estate sale on premises in Washington Township Indiana County Pennsylvania on September 26 1933 at 2 00 pm includes a two story dwelling a frame stable and other outbuildings. Property conveyed to William H Lydie by Elizabeth Dixon and Jane Mahan dated July 11 1806 with probate will details and court ordered sale terms require 25 percent deposit and half payment on confirmation of sale. Auction conducted by Cortland V Lockhart executor under W Ralph Cummings clerk. August 20 1933-41¢
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Court of Common Pleas
Indiana County
Court House
Indiana
Pennsylvania
R. J. Henry
Blacklick
County
W. P. McCrea
Ed. Clawson
Sama
McGees Run
W. GC
Devinney
McGee Run
Sanda
Said Run
Muddy Run
John G. Thompson
J. E. Davis
PDC
Davis
Laula Strenber
Blairsville Savings & Trust Co
Blairsville
Guy W. Baker
Exis
Het
A. P. Baker
Dee d
Fi. Fa
M. H. Ewing
G. L. Clawson
Jack Palmer
County of
State of
Cathering Stumps
Water Street
George Palmer
Conemaugh
I. C., McClure
Admr
M. Jennings Brandon
Mabhl A. Brandon
W. Hwarl Long
Guardian Ad Litem
Robert H. Brandon
Naomi G. Brandon
Richard Claire Brandon
Milton Carl Brandon
White
Frank Carney
Water St
Charles Jasmson
Nixon Alley
Aken
Salt of Indiana County Building and Loan Associaaton
Hilip J
McConnell
Blatraville
Morrow Streat
Morrow Street
Hast Maherville Ag
Center
Blairsaville
David Plynger
Two Lick Creek
Fonthoely
David Risinger Hells
Merry Maca
Salt of Hore
le ' Eugene Wilson
Sheriff's Office
Indians
Washington
Pennsys- Yanla
Creekside
Chambersville
Steble
William HH
Aydie
Elawbeth Dixon
Jane Mahan
Sarah J. Lydie
William H. Lydie
Cortland V
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Richmond
Uniontown
Nicholtown
Marchand
Chas. Watson
Kenneth Pfeiffer
Brae-breeze
Lena Ditty
Marion Center
Irene Ditts
Leona Lloyd
Mahaffey
L. W. Powell
Myrtle Dilta
Hamet Hospital
Erie
Century of Progress
Ella Dilta
Laura Moot
F. D. Olmstead
Long Island
Miss Moot
Annie Moot
McKeesport
Washington, D.C
W. C. Roderus
Don
Charles
Clara May
Bragock
A. M. Wingert
May Arlene Braughler
Marlin Beam
Near Town
Sykesville
Don Weitzel
Homer City
John Weitzel
Frank Lowery
Sheriff's Sales
Mollier, Patchin
Armagh
T. 5
Lynn
New Florence
Main Street
Alfred
Mabel Foster
Foster
Egrees
Robert Killen
Killen
Laura P. Erhard
Mollier
Patchin
Wim
D. Gordon
Sec
Commonwealth of Pa
United Security Life Ins. & Trust Co
C J. Wayne
James A. Nay * R
Jennid Y. Naylor
Borough of
Blighsville
Pierce
A. C. Tyger
Nancy Tyger
State of Pennsylvania
Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook Plan of Lots, As Some Is Recorded In Rcords
Penn’a
Fourteenth Street
Dinner Alley
Himer Alley
Kilmer Alley
Harry McCreary
Recorder's Office
Lot Mo
Lot No
Aard Lot No
Lot No. 48
Hannah A. Orris
Salt of Indiana Co. Bldg
Troan Ass'n
Barr J
Lydig
Sarah J
Lydic
Wm. B. Pierre
Pluries
Harry Adam Hancock
Harry Adam Walker
Annie Cambra Hancock
Annis ‘ Cambra, Walker
Indiana County, A
The
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Annie Camber Walker
Gumow Ting
Annile Cambra Hancock
Walker
Court of Coluten Pleas
Harry Adam ‘Hancock
Annie Camden ‘Hancock
Annie Cambra Walker
J. N. Zanghiam
W. Barl Long
J.N. Langtam
Tengane Wilson
Clara
Corailna
Gratkwaki
Doveph Comet
Talia County
Commonwealth of
Joseph
Josef) Gratkweki
Josef) Gratkwaki
Sidicus
Kadfuna
Wess
Clary
Carolina) Gratkwski
Osef) Grothwek
J. N, Langidas
Eughne Wilson
Bherift
Erider
Sheriff's Dice
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