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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1931
Page
3
An old note reports Franz Blom’s findings on Mayan society in Yucatan prehistoric times. It states men faced tight control by women, with heavy drinking restricted to older men, and women choosing mates through trials and dowry requirements.
In 1810 John Colter returned to St. Louis from the Northwest with unbelievable stories of a wild landscape later dubbed Colter’s Hell Yellowstone. Shaken residents doubted the explorer yet his accounts foreshadowed the region’s famed grotesqueries and elemental drama.
In early England the sovereign granted monopolies to favorites, leading to oppression. Under James I a statute voided grievous monopolies, with a key exception for new manufactures granted to true and first inventors, shaping the law of letters patent for inventions.
At the Field Museum of Natural History Chicago an Oriental collection features Tibetan trumpets crafted from conch shells, mounted in embossed brass and copper. In Tibet the shells spiral leftward and command high prices, with the horns used to summon lamas to daily prayers. Similar trumpets appear among boatmen in middle China and in India, where they are said to imitate celestial elephants.
The authorized King James Bible results from a major scholarly revision under King James I of England and James VI of Scotland. It was produced during a period when England and Scotland were united under Protestant rule, with James connected to Mary Queen of Scots and Henry VIII.
A compact note explains the term usury shifts from modern meaning of excessive interest to any interest in Scripture. It outlines Moses law forbidding Jews to charge fellow Jews while allowing them to lend to foreigners and notes captivity era mortgage practices violated the law through high interest.
A historical list assigns virtues to stones: Garnet for constancy, Amethyst for sincerity, Bloodstone and Aquamarine for courage and truth, Emerald for happiness, Pearl and Moonstone for health, Ruby for contentment, Sardonyx and Peridot for felicity, Dilgent? for wisdom, Pearl or Moonstone for health repeated, Pearl, Tourmaline for hope, Topaz for fidelity, Turquoise or Lapis Lazuli for prosperity and success.
An English naturalist recounts a burlesque incident where a large man, after a church service, was bludgeoned by an unseen assailant in a lane. In daylight he discovers the culprit is a furious brown owl defending her young, not a human foe.
Kansas City is credited by the Kansas City Times as the first U S city to have a hotel with a bathroom in every suite. The claim cites Jefferson Williamson's History of the American Hotel noting private baths appeared in 1844 at the New York hotel, with later examples in 1845 Philadelphia and Boston. The Victoria hotel in Kansas City, built in May 1888 by George Holmes, reportedly offered 240 suites each with a bath.
A whimsical prayer asks for daily rain to soak drought tolerant plants while sparing others. The speaker requests sun for the right spots, gentle dew, wind, and weekly fertilizer to nurture the garden without mildew or pests.
A Georgetown fence built from barrels of old muskets stands at the northwest corner of twenty-eighth and P streets. Muskets topped with cast-iron lance heads memorialize postwar service, created after Georgetown asked citizens to salvage scrap iron for the navy yard. The Washington Star notes the U S coat of arms appears on ironwork of many old Georgetown buildings due to this thrift.
Mount Pelee on Martinique, an active volcano, has erupted repeatedly with major outbursts in 1762 1861 1902 and 1006. May 1902 produced a 1000 foot rock dome eruption destroying St Pierre with about 25000 to 30000 deaths and Morne Rouge nearly erased later that year killing about 2000.
A compact, opinion driven note argues criticism can harm unless constructive. It urges building up efforts rather than tearing down, comparing wrecking to easy work and repair to real test of effort and intelligence.
Detroit News recounts a 1915 World Series moment where Boston Red Sox pitcher Foster faltered in the second game against the Phillies. Bandleader Jamea J. Coughlin orchestrated a nine minute rendition of The Star Spangled Banner whose funeral dirge atmosphere coincided with Foster’s comeback, striking out two and forcing a pop fly as President Wilson entered. The tale, sourced to Coughlin and Mr. Compe Un, attributes Foster’s late relief and success to the band’s dramatic entrance and performance.
A short tale explains why Scotland adopted the thistle as its emblem, citing a Danish raid stung by thistles that woke Scots to defend their land. The piece notes the thistle's decorative value, bees’ fondness, and a parallel note about Nova Scotia adopting our mayflower as its emblem.
London Times notes Lord Mayor banquet selved with humor and social critique. It cites Bot tomley Firth on city costs and describes a grand lobster course halted when a Asian prince arrives, as lobster is deemed unclean for him.
A fragment cites Brand's Observations on Popular Antiquities noting a May Day custom in which riders in a wagon travel from London giving ribbons to the wagoner at each stop. The practice reveals the origin of the proverb as the horse’s hides become stained by tawdry party-coloured adornments.
A list of notable waterfalls with reported heights including Yosente 2000 feet Oroco falls Monte Rosi 2400 Roralma falls Guiana 2000 Grand falls Lubia Fox 2000 Sutherland falls New Zealand 1904 Kukenam 1500 Guvernie Pyrenees 1400 Weimer Austria 1800 Btaubbach Switzerland 1000 Rid al Well California 900 Nevada fall California 600 Niagara 165.
Formed to promote trade the international chamber of commerce began in 1920 with leaders from Belgium France Great Britain and the United Allies plus forty other nations. The organization aims to advance international commerce remove trade barriers and foster commercial harmony among nations.
A long list of Spruce j residents attended Misa Lute r's funeral at McDowell cemetery on Sunday and many others visited friends and relatives in the area. Names include Mildred Ethel Ruth Stinker Dixonville and families from Dixonville Nanty-Glo Pine Flats and Clairton with visits to McAnulty Bagley Keener Patterson Hicks and Shaffer. A valuable cow belonging to John Millicon hanged herself on Friday morning.
Mr and Mrs Albert Jacoby of Greensburg called on friends in this vicinity recently. Mr and Mrs Richard Campbell and Mrs Thomas of Oakmont spent Monday here. TD H Uncapher of Strongstown visited Ward Uncapher of Heilwood over the weekend. Mac McCormick John Engle and son Wesley were business callers at John Askins in Center County Saturday. John Askins near Bellefonte spent Wednesday evening here. John Engle wife and children called at John MacCulloughs in Buffington Township Sunday. Many attended the Indiana fair during the week. Mr and Mrs Clair Waltermire and daughter Geraldine were Penn Run callers Saturday evening. Oliver Peterson and Miss Thomas of Indiana were callers in the Eagle home Sunday. Warren Mock of Brushyalley was selling Heberling goods here during the week. O D Asking and family of Slickue were Heilwood callers Sunday.
Rochester area residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Names include Hoop, Dodson, Elder, Wells, Lewis, Jeffries, Crawford, Graffing, Long, Delters, Hart, Sunderlin, Barr, Wassam, Lydie, White, Bartlebaugh, and Widdowson. A note adds Canada kept buying 60 percent of its imports from the United States despite a change in Playkit policy.
Mrs G Cline and Mrs Virell Young called at the Shoupe home. Charles Jr and Orvil Shoupe are sick. Elsie McConnell and sons Campbell Burnelle and Mervin spent the weekend with Geo Palmer. Rev Gahagan delivered fare well sermon to Mt Tabor folk and will be missed by friends. Roy Palmer and others attended the Indiana fair. Roy Palmer lost a horse last week. Mrs B Empfield and son Max visited Elsie McConnell. Foster Johnson toured Maryland. Carl Sunberg visited S R Shoupe. Louise Leopold badly bit by a black spider. Dr Bentz of Blairsville treating. Geo Clawson Bob Moore G Kime G Smith Roy Palmer and others attended Rev F papang Reception Friday. T M Woods spent Sunday afternoon with Geo Palmer.
Mr and Mrs Earl Love and family of Altoona visited friends in Chambersville on Sunday. Charles Adamson s family from near Five Points visited their mother Mrs Lita Trusal. GC A Brady s family visited Barr Slope Saturday evening. Dr Mahan s family from Pittsburgh were weekend guests of Mrs Nan McGara. Mr and Mrs Car Miller of Vandergrift visited their parents Mr and Mrs Harry Miller on Sunday. Mrs Anna Gray and sons William Clements and Bernard of near Five Points called on A Brady s Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Walter Bartholomew called on friends in Indiana on Sunday.
James Sheloota’s house was struck by lightning on Sabbath morning but no one was injured and damage was minor. Nearby residents include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sharp and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sharp of Brackenridge who spent a few days at the place. Attendants at the Indiana fair, Marian Rant among them, had family trips. school closed midweek for the fair. Lookout Committee of the F P C U met at Gertrude Calhoun’s home. Henry Ramer fell from a tree with minor cuts and bruises. Frank Wood and family of Plumville visited Lee Miller. Carria Sharp learns to drive. Progress Trespass Notices urged fruit and berry protection.
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