California trial coins and private gold pieces from early San Francisco
The article details private California coin efforts led by Blake & Co in Sacramento and others. It describes pattern and trial pieces in gold, silver, and copper, including a twenty dollar design with two grizzly bears, a Columbus Company piece, a ten dollar pattern, and an octagonal fifty dollar slug lineage. It notes rare pieces and record sale prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Blake & Co
Tsai
Gadl
Sacramento
Rt A
Pallas
Gielden
Liberty
Colummbus Company
Columbus Ompany
T. Dubosq
San Francisco
Dubosq
Witain
Califormia Goold
Ormeby
Kellogg &Co
Charles G. Wright
New York
Tris
New York Sun
The Knockers and a Town’s Effort to Move Ahead
A columnist debates the meaning of knock and profiles a local curbside figure known as Mr Knock er. He contrasts stubborn naysayers at the corner store with neighbors who push for action, urging unity over constant objection and urging the town to pull together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Alps
Herbin
Grant's Opinion of Sheridan on Decoration Day
On Decoration Day President Roosevelt visited Arlington Cemetery and placed a floral wreath on the Sheridan monument. The piece notes Grant once said Sheridan had no superior as a general, praising his overall leadership beyond specific battlefield tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Arlington Cemetery
Washington
Phillip H. Sheridan
Ney
Grant
Sheridan
Frye and
Hoar
White House
No greater compliment for a commander in chief in war
The speaker praises a commander's qualities including judgment prudence foresight and decisive power to direct vast territories in war. He asserts this opinion existed before the commander became widely known in the late war and says no finer compliment has ever been given by a superior officer.
The Hot Plate Theory and a Clockwork Astronomer
A speaker argues that hot dinner plates may curb crime, while James Scott, a self taught astronomer, built a towering eight foot clock with precise celestial mechanisms. Scott, born near Selkirk, studied astronomy after a 1986 meteor display inspired his solitary work.
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Mr. Scott
Midlen
Selkirk
Krausnick Defied By McKinley Principal Over Cream Trousers
Charles Krausnick, a McKinley High senior, was sent home by Principal Gilbert Morrison for wearing cream-colored trousers with blue stripes and bold details described as a college fashion. The class planned to wear them on June 12, but Morrison warned they distract students. Krausnick left and the others vowed to wear the outfit to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Krausnick
McKinley High School
Gilbert B. Morrison
Artas
Morrison
Trarvard
Krausnick
Krausnieck
Beau Brummel
McKinley High
Fads of Fashion in Spring Dress and Accessories
Sashes and neckwear show bright color touches. Grecian capes, large circle cloaks, boas replaced by close fitting collars with tassels. Paris coats with silk edged cloth, high turnover collars and draped lapels. Black and white remains popular while chaudron greens dominate after February. Shoe buttons rise in prominence and pearl button boots grow orthodox. lace-up varnish leather shoes and steel buckles gain elegance.
Notice of Glen Ivy Hot Springs stock assessment 1908
Board of Directors levied a ten dollars per share assessment on the Glen Ivy Hot Springs Company capital stock. Payment due by noon June 27, 1908 to Secretary W. A. Avery in Los Angeles. Unpaid shares become delinquent and will be sold at public auction on July 25, 1908 to cover the assessment and sale costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Ivy Hot Springs Company
Delta Bldg
South Spring St
Los Angeles
California
W. A. Avery
South Spring Street
Californa
Scottish Mason’s Clock Featured at Edinburgh Exhibition
A Selkirk craftsman created an astronomic clock highlighted among clockwork wonders at the Edinburgh exhibition. The detailed timepiece showcases intricate gearwork and celestial indications reflecting Scottish artisanal skill.
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Russ Lumber & Mill Co
Corona
J. M. Spining
West Sixth ST
Corona, Cal
Farly Calfornia
Gol. Dink Botts
Mr. Phiigminthroe
Phiigminthroe
Killite
Itaviicu
Gharley
Paris
The
Independent
the Independent Office
Cal. Mutual Live
Cal
Edinburgh
F. A. Perkins
Corona, California
F.M. Baird
F. M. Baird
Kodaks
J. M. Browning
Main St., Corona
Main Street Livery
W. L. Gray
Prop
Fashion Stables
Fred S. Alden Company
W. L. Douglas
Solid Leather Boys’ Shoes Cameron
Cluett, Peabody & Co
Santa Ana
Fred L. Wilkin
Masonic Block
Edison Talking Machine
Victor Graphophone
Corona Lumber Company
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