Hidden Profits From U.S. Currency and Coinage History
A late 19th to early 20th century inspection reveals vast sums of paper money and coins never redeemed, with portions destroyed by fire buried or hidden. It notes old debt profits, unclaimed Treasury notes, and fractional currency, plus a detailed accounting of gold and silver coinage costs and government profits from silver dollars, half dollars, nickels, and the counterfeiting issues surrounding five cent pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury
New York
EN Assay
Clinching His Argument in a Campaign Speech
General Welford, a member from the Eleventh District, faces rival Frye in a heated campaign debate. Frye pins Welford down with a question about Civil War events, recalls a pistol shot and death aboard a gunboat, and ends with a sharp exit as Welford declares no further comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Welford
Reprucky
Wolfont
Famestown
Feye
Lee
Frye
Weil
Wien
Bilbskys
Frygtime
Davies
Monroe
Bill Sk3mal
Tai
Tien Wolford
Washington Jetter Boston
Prnivéler
Heiress Found After Long Dublin Enigma in Rome
The long-missing heiress to an English estate in Dublin is traced from a baronet’s secretly married son to a Rome retirement and a later Dublin service role. A detective team, aided by a diary, uncovers her past from 1860 desertion to adoption, foster care, and a servant’s life near Dublin before a Colonal secures her return and a new station promising gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Midland
England
Kingstown
Rome
Ealy
Jil
Golurel
Wilh
Gil
G Irl
Rathdown Cnion
Micsher
Colo
How they Make Cod-Oil at Swamp Scott in 1883
From the Edinburgh Medical Journal 1883, an account of Swampscott Massachusetts. Fishermen at the forks near the bay wake before midnight to gather cod and striped bass as winter cod spawn and summer bass patrol. Dories join larger schooners, fishermen board with pitch forks, and the fleet moves to process the catch for cod oil, illustrating an old maritime industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swamp Scott
Edinburgh
Swampscott
Coset
Massachusetts
Lynn
Mahaws
Salem
Forks
Process of cod oil production in old harbor supply chain
The article describes long cod fishing voyages and the method of gutting cleaning and delivering fish to shore. It details hauling by boat to shore, unloading into carts, and carrying to Boston markets. It explains the oil extraction process includes heating draining cooling and pressing to yield a yellow mass sent to soup makers and hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lome
Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
Facts About Greyhounds and Their Tempers
An imperfect discussion notes greyhounds chase anything that runs, risking harm to small animals and property. It warns owners to keep dogs leashed near shops, detailing perceived traits and dangers while suggesting restraint to avoid trouble or theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shonki
Larry
Uber
Large Landed Estates in U.S. Farm Giants Compared
The Prattie Cattle Company of Texas owns about 2,000,000 acres, used for grazing rather than true farming. Burr Oaks Farm in Illinois covers 40,000 acres, once Sulivant Farm, with 225,000 bushels of corn and 20,000 of flaxseed produced last year. The operation employs 146 men and nearly 1,100 horses, with 134 tenant houses and a village of over 100 buildings supporting farm business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prattie Cattle Company
Texas
California
Dakota
Illinois
Burr Oaks
Sulivant Farm
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Evening Observer
Park Avenue Nursery
Vor Birk Avene
Gienihersi
Rochester, N. Y
J. F. Guenther, Prop’r
Gigendteme
G. W. Stiles & Co
Chautauqga Farmer's
Chay
Moons, N.Y
Uinkirk
N. P. Monroe
Center Street
Dunkirk, N.Y
Atopiel
Langworthy Por
Cntr Tong
A. Bangyorthy
Twele Sears
Weis
Lanagmorthy
Peres
Den
Sears
Bocnelissue
Calling Cares
Lewes Hare
East 3d St
Dunkirk
Qatar
Dhe
Thatcher
Buirey
Arth
Jaen
L. L.wilber
Cacional
Guarchase & Rianey-Wort
Wells
Richardgon
Kevtiagws
Lmseb
Skatt
Normal School
Fredonia, N. Y
Greninin
Palvee
Prine
Teis Ae
Eggleston Truss Co
Manfra Or
C.H. Eggleston CO
Chicago
John B. Gough
Worthing Pov & CO
Marttont. Sonn
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