Certificates Still Out From Atlanta Clearing House In 1893 Issue
Atlanta February 15 still nearly 100000 of Atlanta clearing house certificates outstanding from the panic issue of 1893. Some drift back via southern country banks, others possibly lost or destroyed. The clearing house holds funds to redeem all issued, though many may never be found. A fifth certificate and a Smithsonian example illustrate long remnant life. Also a dental ad touts Kodol as best stomach remedy.
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Atlanta
Athinta Clearing House
South
Clearing House
I!t
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Park
Georgia
Commonwealth
Centennial of Anthracite Coal Celebration in Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbarre Pa Feb 15 observances marked the centennial of the first burning of anthracite coal in a domestic grate under the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geologic Society. Judge Jesse Fell’s 1808 experiment disproved the fuel’s supposed immobility and opened an industry employing 168000, producing 70000000 tons annually, enriching landowners and shaping communities in Wilkesbarre and Scranton.
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Wilkesbarre
Wyoming Velley Historical and Geological Society
Jesse Fell
Oli Wilkesbarre and
Eason Turnpike
Scranton
Judge Fell
Fell
Providence Baer
Skin Disease Cured by Chamberlain's Salve
Mrs Fannie Grills of Troy Alabama reports twenty years of facial skin disease cured after using Chamberlain's Salve. Two boxes ended her suffering after visits to several physicians failed. Salve sold by H R Palmer and Sons Warren J Smith and Bro L P Canning B C McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
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Chamberlain
Severa
B. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Athens, Ga
State Treasurer Park's Annual Finance Report Highlights Growth
State Treasurer R E Park presents the 1907 annual report detailing the state's finances. He notes growing work at the treasury and banking departments, calls for higher salaries and staff, and recommends separating the treasury and banking functions. He also urges insured deposits, capital requirements, and revisions to bank receiver compensation and related laws.
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Neal
R. E. Park
Gov. Smith
State Treasury
Oe Cpa
Treasury
Dept. Treasurer
Ayesha
Unis
Washington
Georgia
Treasury Department of
Ame
Treasy
State Banking Department
Park
Treasury and
Banking
Banking Department
Treasury Department
Fire Alarm System Restored After Damage
Chief McDorman, by persistent effort, has the Gamewell Fire Alarm system in the city again working after fleet damage. All boxes except nine are functional, and the remaining nine will be repaired once telephone poles carrying the wires are replaced.
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McDorman
Gamewell
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Atlanta Clearing House
Crex
Michael’s
Ryou
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Superior Courts
Capt Park
Noth
Tutt
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