Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 79, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 December 1919 — FIND BONES OF 32-FOOT GIANT [ARTICLE]

FIND BONES OF 32-FOOT GIANT

Natives of Mexican Village Who Cling to Ancient Traditions, Guard Remains as Sacred. Mexico City.—The fossilized remains of a giant measuring 32 feet 10 Inches In height were, according to report, recently discovered by workmen near the little village of Nanacamilpa, state of Vera Cruz. The natives, who still cling to many of the traditions of their Indian ancestors, declared the giant was related to the gods of their forefathers. They erected a catafalque In the plaza, on which the giant rested In state for many days, covered with flowers and at night carefully guarded. The discovery attracted the attention of scientists here. Mahuel Gamlo, director of anthropology at the National museum, expects to leave soon for Nanacamllph to investigate. He is inclined to believe the fossil is that of a prehistoric vertebrate not human.