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Show Authentic CiaatSM Ella Ewlng. known ss the Missouri giantess, was born In 8cotland county. Missouri, of normal parents, and at birth weighed flVfc pounds She grew abnormally between the ages of 8 and 22 years until she reached the enormous height of 8 feel i Inches Site wore s number 24 shoe. It took 80 yards of silk to make a dress for her. When she stopped at hotels two ordinary beds had to be placed side by side so she could sleep across them. She mnde a fortune traveling about on exhibition and died at the age ot 40 yeara. |