Fortunes in stamps from envelopes once deemed worthless
A reporter chats with New York stamp dealers about priceless Hawaiian missionary stamps. Tales include a schoolhouse discovery of two blue fragments worth fortunes and a tale of an old couple who sold letters for a $3 000 windfall, altering their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cognoscent
Stelid
America
Bk League
New York
Charles Phelps Cushing
Leslie
Ferrary
Paris
Sandwich” Islands
Islands
California
Los Angeles
Hawaii
Bill
Warra
No Apprenticeship Guides New Jeffersonville Cop
A heavyweights classed Jeffersonville man was appointed to the police force after applying for the job. He sought advice from a friend, a justice of the peace who ran a grocery. On his first nights on duty he visited the grocery and took a bunch of bananas, prompting the friend to remark that the officer would quickly learn his rights and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Indianapolis
Hair Bob Declared By New York University Student
In a university dressing room a tall dark eyed girl announces plans to bob her hair. Friends urge against it while she awaits mother approval and a doctor visit to check her head before the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York University
Pittsburgh
Candidacy announcements for Northeastern Circuit judgeship
A set of early 20th century notices from Georgia announce candidacies for judge of the Northeastern Circuit and Superior Court. J C Bowarps H Surron H H Perry and J B Jones request support for the Democratic primary to be held September 18 with vows of fairness impartiality and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
J. C. Bowarps
Superior Court
Surron
Clarkesville
J.B. Jones
Solicitor General Candidates File Nominating Letters
Two announcement notes from Rupert McMillan Clarkesville Ga and Howard Thompson urge voters to back their candidacies for Solicitor General in the circuit. They reference the upcoming Democratic primary in September and request support from male and female voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Septembber
Rupert McMillan
Clarkesville
Howard Tompson
Candidate Announcement for Lumpkin County Seat
Clara R. Annoy announces candidacy for the Lumpkin County seat in the lower house of the General Assembly subject to the Democratic Primary in September. She pledges to guard the interests of both the county and the state if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin County
General Assembly
Lumpkin
Clara R. Annoy
Congressional Nominations Sought in Georgia Ninth District
The notices announce candidacies for Congress in the Georgia Ninth District. M Brin seeks the Democratic nomination for the 68th Congress with plans to visit each county. James H Crawtorn also announces candidacy for Congress subject to the Democratic Primary on Sept 18 1622 and pledges faithful public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
9Th
Georgia
James H. Crawtorn
Notice to William A. Cook in Lumpkin libel for divorce
In Lumpkin Superior Court April Term 1922 Mrs. Nellie May Cook files for divorce from William A. Cook. Since he is not a resident or within the state, he is summoned by publication to appear at the October 8 1922 term to answer the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Cook
Lampkin Superior Court
Nellie May Cook
Lumpkin Superior Court
J. B. Jones
Jaze
T. F. Chisman
Lumpkin County
Cow for Sale with Month-Old Calf
A seller offers a cow with a month-old calf for purchase. Contact T. F. Jacxson for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salih
Magnetic Influence Halts London Timepieces
A mysterious magnetic effect, deemed unexplained by scientists, has stopped watches daily in London for a month. Chronometers halt suddenly for an hour or two, eluding watchmakers, then restart once they are reset to the correct time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Land for Sale in Lumpkin County Georgia
Public outcry sale by J H Marr on August first 1922 for property in Lumpkin County Lot 927 and Lot 928 containing 40 acres each with 5 acres reserved, to satisfy a $150 note plus sale expenses due from Mat Stallings. Auction to occur before the courthouse door at legal hours. Attorney J F Praett signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Lumpkin County
J. H. Marr
Mat Stallings
Superior Court
Said County
Court House
Lampkin County
J. J. Healen
Stallings
J. F. Praett
Attoney
Not Real Rulers: Courtiers Hold Real Power, Writer Claims
In the Prayer Tagblatt the correspondent argues rulers often loom as figureheads while ministers and courtiers wield actual power. He cites Bismarck, Franz Joseph, and modern leaders to show behind the throne influence lies with chancellors, parliaments, and advisers rather than kings themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm II
Herman Kaiser
Uke Bismarck
Franz Joseph
Europe
Free States
Poincare
Victor Emmanuel
Genoa
Lloyd George
Tehitcherin
Rathenau
Hungry boy's response to meals at Gi bault home
Rev John Gorman supervises meals for boys at the Gi bault home in Indiana. A new arrival demanded 15 slices of bread daily, prompting a doctor to test the boy who admitted he always leaves the table hungry, revealing a persistent appetite issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gorman
Gibault
Indiana
Indianapolis News
Remarkable collection of early American aircraft photos
A 15 year effort by ex Maj Ernest Jones gathers 1800 photographs showing aviation progress from 1868 to 1917. The collection highlights Wright, Curtiss, Thomas, Witteman and other pioneers, including unique images of rare machines and events, and is praised as possibly the most complete in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Jones
Army Air Service
Wright Brothers
Curtiss Thomas
Witteman
United States Air Service
America
Sweden Hails Electrified Farm Model Near Stockholm
Sweden considers establishing a model electrified farm near Stockholm as a demonstration of electric power for agriculture. With over one third of Swedish farms already electrified, the plan aims for near complete electrical operation to show farmers how "white coal" can power Sweden's farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Stockholm
Theodel
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H. H. Perry
Gainesville, Ga
T. F. Jacxson
Hall
Mall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Mrs. Mattie Cross~white
Glade Spring
Cardui
Townsend
Coca-Colta Co
Atlanta. GA
Tommy Sand
Coca-Can
Firestone
Firestone Wilders
Irestone
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