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Momentum-Inertia System of Exercises Booklet
Two pages (p. 15 -16) of a booklet for the Momentum-Inertia System of Exercise.
Pose by Max Wexler
Max Wexler in a front pose with rope stretched between is hands
The Athlete Resting
Michael Cowan, of Rose Street, Glasgow in a capital pose with a caption about Cowan's love of weight-lifting and sprinting.
Mr. Stachs Photograph with caption
Photograph of Mr. Stachs and a substantial caption discussing Mr. Stachs weight lifting abilities and his use of the Samson Bar-Bell Outfits.
A Coterie of the Strongest Men in the United States
Portion of an article about the Los Angeles Athletic Club (L.A.A.C.) and it's athletic stars and performers with a photograph of nine members.
Weightlifters To Enter Jr. Contest
Clipping announcing a junior contest being held a the YMHA in Pittsburg and anyone in the area can participate in the novice event.
A Challenge by N. Taliono
A challenge announcement by N. Taliono about meeting any juvenile for a few feats of strength. Taliono gives his age and weight with a photograph of Taliono posing.
Will They Be "Mr. and Mrs. America"?
A photograph of Bill Hillgardner, 1938 Mr. America, training his wife at Miami Beach before the current Mrs. America contest in Daytona Beach, FL.
AMA Lifters Vie January 9
Announcement for the Allegheny Mountain Association-AAU Odd Lift Champisonships held at the YM&WHA where Alex Pilin, Alex Toth and Sanford Kapner will compete with others in seven body wieght class events. The clipping has "S-T 12-27-53" handwritten.