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A competition of pomp and ego between F.J. Thompson of Falkirk to Lieutant Mulller

Portion of an article about Caractacus discussing his past feats and a challenge to meet any middle-weight at upcoming feats.

Small article about Boy Robottom a young man is who as large portiontions for his age. The article discusses his measurements, a feat of lifting a bicycle over his head with one hand, and what it is like to be a giant size for his age.

Photograph of S. Caugherty in a back pose.

Photograph of S. Caugherty, Douglas, I.O.M. in a back pose.

Article about how Louis Chisnall of Hulme, Manchester parents through a course in physical culture was able to strength their son. Article includes a reproduced photograph of Louis Chisnall with lifting a barbell over his head.

Correction announcement for Harold M. Nunn's letter published on page 315 changing "half-arm" lift to "the harness-lift".

Short description of Caractacus, stage name for the strong man from Maryport, Cumberland, measurments and a photograph of Caractacus posing.

Article about Caractacus, a lifter with a reputation in Cumberland and Westmortland, lifts as depicted by his brother, Mr. A. Barlow of Maryport. Article includes a photograph of Caractacus.

Photograph of S.D. Evis with caption "S.D. Evis - a promising youngh weightlifter".