Confederate half dollar rarity and planned coins detailed
The article traces Confederate coin ideas from 1861 including a half dollar and a cent, noting a few patterns struck and three surviving halves with one held by the author. It cites Bo Taylor and J Mason, Philadelphia engravers, and says seven to ten pieces remain in existence with a single example offered in 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wor
Bo. Taylor
United States
Menintinger
Confedmite Trenmiey
Dolburty
Atvesion
Andernesth
Engiiyer
Alte
ML Peterson
Colonel Schmidt
Witer Che
Taylor
Slit
Mr. Mason
Tonfederale
Halton
New York
Phil Solphia
Confederate States of America
Nowreath
Em of Lovett
Sielead da
Wille
Seoobernoser
el Horde
Coins in four metals draw collector bids in St. Louis
The article notes original twelve savingers with twelve in silver and copper. Gold specimens valued at $100 each, silver and nickel about $25, copper cents from $10 upward. Ties were defaced and later bought by Chicago collector Judson Brenner, who also possessed a specimen of each metal variant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nn O
Chicago
Judson Brenner
St. Louis Republic
West Point Prank Involves General Scott Encounter
An anecdote from Fitzhugh Lee's West Point days recounts a prank during an encampment. A guard march toward the mess hall collided with General Scott as Fitzhugh Lee hurled a rock near the general, provoking indignant surprise from Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Lee
General Scott
West Point
Metropolitan
W. Ferguson Tedis
Corpor Montaene
Kid
Scott Hinself
Rod
Witz
Tow
Tony
Fitz
Tie
Stume
Olouch
Tim
Inits
Lheself
Jockeys Race Cirrus Track For Big Purses In Ancient Show
A fragmented report describes a grand race with 4000 spectators. Seven thacs outline a circle as riders in light chariots race down a central path wearing colored leather caps while Crescens at 22 gains fortune and Diso eles, the jockeys’ wing, leaves over $1,700,600 to his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescens
Disoeles
Jackers
Fine Remitted After Witness Skips Court in Georgia
In a Chattooga County case Judge Mose Wright of the Home circuit remitted a fifteen dollar fine after a key witness failed to appear on time. The judge warned the witness to attend future proceedings, noting a possible restitution if tardiness continued. Wright later spent time at Menlo resort while the matter drifted toward resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutek
Mose Wright
Osee
Ceiver
Wright
Atlanta
Extraordinary snake bite mystery and stray dog link
A country hospital in Victoria reports a remarkable snake poisoning case in an old man who was comatose after a bite. Investigations showed the man was bitten by a dog that died shortly after from snake venom, and the patient recovered following treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Pall Mall Gazette
Oriental Rugs and Rome’s Ancient Racing Fantasies
The article extols oriental rugs as the era of Suliman the Magnificent and parallels antiquity claims with Solomon. A rug from a Nile voyage sold in New York for $10, later bought for $1.5 by a Paris buyer, illustrating handmade rug value. It notes handknotted backs, simple patterns, and rarity. It also touches ancient Rome’s racing, Eugen? betting and the Circus Maximus stretching about 21,000 feet, reflecting public fervor and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suliman the Magnificent
Suliman the Great
Elizabeth
Europe
Solomon
Paris
Mauseum
Nile
New York
Luey
Constantinople
Selid
Tiunchine Pery
Rome
Aneta Reni
Ftatos
Rivelig
Pculiguhi
Bhs
Thei
Circus Maximes
A Clever Thief Described By Sir Robert Anderson
The piece portrays Raymond as a Napoleon of crime, detailing his diamond heist plan. He studied postal routes, forged wax keys, and used port connections to ship gems by steamer, then returned to Europe to land the loot in Hatton Gardens. The narrator cites Blackwood's Magazine praise of the mastermind’s deft sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Robert Anderson
Napoleon
Klutherley
Batreape
Harber
Hureape
Thayuround
Pas
Luime
Hatton Gardens
Thiyineul
Blackwood's
Untitled fragment on fishing, crops and cocoa from New York Telegram
A fragmented excerpt discusses apglers and Ashes at sea, North Carolina and English fishing terms, plus varied notes on fish, frogs, and a cocoa tree. It references English and Welsh fishing terms, then shifts to cacao production with figures on global cocoa output and U S consumptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Currotina
Mottigat
England
Irelland
Seathind
Wales
Connubial Diplomacy and a Theater Affair
Fragmented dialogue reveals a domestic quarrel about infidelity and theater plans. A husband defends his conduct while his wife and Billy Perkins’ invitation propel a tense social scene. The piece contrasts public decorum with private jealousy as characters navigate reputations.
Theater intrigue and secrets surface in a disrupted tale
An intertwined narrative recounts a social circle fragment with theater meetings and a hidden behind the scenes motive. Andrews, Lo, and others are recalled amid a discussion of past events and a brewing discovery. A separate column gives cleaning tips for walls and varnished wood.
How to Take Raw Eggs For Strength
A historic blurb describes a method to ingest raw eggs for strength. Instructions advise using a wide glass with juice, pouring the egg into it, and swallowing without spilling. It notes light exercise is beneficial during recuperation.
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Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Enit
Vinnos
de Prineston
China
Nils
Ant
Nat
Nan
Durscine
Bohemilan Magazine
Tharrishuris
Puerishurg
Pennsylvania
Jim
Harrisons
Argonaut
West Side
Oie
Poi Dan Lugeret Cogt
Afriea
Ceylon
British West Dales
New York Telegram
Tfl
Abert
Tian Poarshead
Billy Perkins
Tuck
Billy
Wren
Ste
Flere
Ayer
S. Cherry Prail
Janie
Andrews
Thawee & Aires
Uestige
Myunger
Fedhl
Von
Serim- Mons
Tsai
Nopman Po Whith
Wallis
Walla
Magnesia
Standard Oil Company
Union Leanana Building Association
Freeport, N
S. Galena Ave
Rice Bldg
Reach and
South
North Dakota
H. Everts, Lennox, S, Dak
Hermsmeier
Galena St
Heinz
California
Freeport
Hackrey
Schlott
S. Galena Avenue
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