MEN OF STATURE AND GIANTS IN HISTORY
Article surveys noted giants and tall figures from history and lore, including Johann Van Albert at 8 feet 6 inches entering the United States, past giants like Captain Bates and Anna Swan, and a fraud statue hoax of a 10 foot giant. It also mentions Natalie Owens of Los Angeles as a remarkably strong nine-year-old girl capable of lifting 175 pounds and outrunning many peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann van Albert
Mauretania
United States
Amsterdam
Holland
Johann
Aimong
Captain Bates
Kentucky
Cardiff
Onondaga County
Fort Dodge
Chicago
Union
New York City
Anna Swan
Nova Scotia
Queen Wigabeth
Brent
Natalie Owens
Los Angeles
Montreal
Seaplane Driven Sardine Trade Expands on Pacific Coast
Reported rise in sardine industry as Haval seaplanes operate from California seas, guiding fleets to fishing grounds and signaling a dramatic shift in distribution and naval communications along the coast. A quip about a tavern landlord adds local color to the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Pacific
Haval
Stelling Schools
Ash
Naval Station
Aloags
San Mesa
Changes in Spain War Started the Movement and Popularity
A London Duty Mail correspondent in Madrid notes Spain’s postwar sports boom persists. Madrid ladies embrace tennis, golf, pelota, and even polo as youth flood streets with cars and sidecars. Despite peace, Spanish leisure shifts grow, while modest behavior remains, with observations from Seville and Granada nightlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Alfonso
England
London Duty Mail
Ncting
Madrid
Enn
Jad
Iss
Barcelona
Seville
Albancia
Granada
Young Spain Ag
Germany
Why We Yawn Says Dr Halford Ross Fatigue Causes yawning
The London factory inspector Dr Halford Ross explains yawning has two unfailing steps tied to fatigue. He notes that yawning is contagious only when many are tired and cites observations of London schoolchildren and travels in Calcutta and India to illustrate how fatigue triggers yawning later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halford Ross
Home Office
London
England
Fogethar
Ross
India
Doctor Ross
Calcutta
Gey
Noisy Morning On White River Banks At Tayvenswaud
Two girls from Sowcorny Tydiana walk along the White River banks toward Tayvenswaud while teachers and locals discuss fuel needs. The girls express desire to live in the summer cottages at the edge, noting they prefer an exclusive spot away from others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Iver
Tayvenswaud
Sowcorny Tydiana
I- Clanapotis
Relic Gift From Austria To Sweden After Battle
A contested item known as the semen code worn by Gus Givus Adalphus is described as a prized relic. It was presented to the Swedish government by Austria in recognition of charity to Austria. Soldiers reportedly took the artifact from its bearer and it has long resided in a military museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Gus
Givus Adalphus
Swedin
Trutzen
Scandinsvinny
Austria
Executor's Notice in Murtha Waltemire Estate
D B Creps attorney executor notice letters testamentary on the estate of Murtha Waltemire at Cherryhill township Indiana county Pa granted to undersigned those having claims against estate present them authenticated for settlement and those indebted to estate make prompt payment Wilson Glassford Executor Penn Run Pa Sept 15 1990
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Creps
Murtha
Waltemire
Cherryhill’ Township
Indiana County
Wilson Glassford
Penn Run
Pierce & Pierce
Annie Nibvert
Indiana Borough
Y John
Ortnor
Infifana
St. D. 3
Ernest Stewart
Louisa Marshall
Conemaugh Township
Thoss
Rr Marshall
Livermore R
M. Jack
Elion J. Lee
Vonemingh Township
Marion 'G, Brown
Indiana
Po. R. D
John L. Getty
William M. Daugherty
Burrell Township
Belle L. Duncan
Minerva Duncan Patterson
Executrices
Blairsville
R. D. Pa
Local Notes From Pine Flats and Nearby Areas
Miss Lelia Furman of Homer City visiting W. E. Roberts. Mrs. Alonzo Sides stayed in Johnstown. Miller Pyle couple welcome a baby girl. Mrs. William Morris works at Heilwood. Mrs. George Huston called at Heilwood on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Flats
Lelia Furman
Homer City
W. E. Roberts
Alonzo Sides
Johnstown
Miller Pyle
William Morris
Heilwood
George Huston
Cheap Hardware Believed Best For Charity Dance
Elderly charity organizers sought cheaper music for a dance but the tale shifts to shopping wisdom. The leader warns that cheap hardware may save cents yet cost more long term, advising purchases only from stores guaranteed for quality.
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Ona
Local Advertorial Notes From Dixonville And Homer City
Mr Mose Blakely reports Monday ease at home after Mrs Blakely uses a copper Hden Electric Washer saving labor. A carload barrel salt arrives at $4 25 per barrel and Mr Louis Sack fortifies his Homer City home against cold with a Dockash Double Heater. Vulcan Automobile Springs claim replacement reliability while Simplex Wirethie Ironing Machine impresses Mrs Forrester in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose Blakely
Dixonville
Louis Sack
Homer City
Sack
Ralph E. Forrester
Indiana
Forrester
Noisy September Mornings Prompt Heat Upgrade
The-house feels chilly on early September mornings and a small heater may improve comfort. A long time seller endorses REZNOR devices for warming rooms, citing experience of twenty years in offering Revurs.
Intensifiers Boost Cars Say Fellows Rave About Them
Mark Hasinger Bays praises Intensifiers as wonderful for his coupe. H W Stephens on Saltsburg road calls them worth 1650 dollars weekly and great. J M Torrence notes faster climbs up Reeder Hill thanks to Intensifiers. Robert Sutton of Indiana Foundry says the old boat has more power and less knock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hasinger Bays
H. W. Stephens
Saltsburg
J. M.torrence
Hardware News
Reeder Hill
Robert
Sutton
Indiana Foundry Co
They give you a cooler engine and spark plug insured
A sales pitch promises a cooler engine requiring no adjustments and an always firing spark plug, inviting readers to come in for a fuller explanation.
Germantown hammers and hatchets stir up trades
Saturday night Percy Stuchah of Homer City visited Prairie State Incubator Works to pick a German town Hammer for a friend. His friend offered $3 for a Germantown he owned 11 years but he refused to sell. That reflects Germantown Hammers and Hatchets’ standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Stuchah
Prairie State Incubator
Homer City
Germantown
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Heilwood Undertaking CO Funeral Director
Heilwood, Pa
Bell and Farmers Telephone
the Churn CO
Indiana, PA
Goodrich
Ajax
Kelly Springfield
Portage
Atranan
aMah
Navally
Goodyear
J. S. Hileman
Phila. ST
C. Heber Steving
H. A. Steving & Co
New Indiana House
Bell
Petula
Mary C. Hiner
Fourth Ward
George R. Stewart
Borough of
Oak Street
Highth Street
Sarah J. Lockard
Shryock Alley
Thomas Pealer
Olive McCausland
Tay Te
M. McCausland
Creekside
Ley
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