Chicago Leads in Pure Beer Science and Brewing Schools
An article argues that the United States especially Chicago, rather than Germany, pioneered modern beer making. It describes zymotechnic and brewing academies, the Seibel legacy, and hands on training at model breweries, labs, malthouses, and bottling plants teaching pure, scientific beer production. It notes high quality, sanitation, and the view of beer as a nutritious food product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
Germany
England
Europe
St. Louis
Union
Porto Rico
Chicago Brewing Academy
Brewing Academy
D. E. J. Seibel
Seibel
Brewing
Brewery Academy
Academy
Mannner
Bureau of Chemistry
Rise of One Dollar Silver Certificate Money in Chicago
A Chicago money craze spreads as $1 silver certificates circulate widely. Banks shift toward small denominations after express charges were shifted from the government to banks, prompting the issuance and widespread use of $1 and $2 bills. The only true $1 bill remains the silver certificate featuring Lincoln and Grant, widely used in Chicago and Denver while other regions show varied currency usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Freeport
Shaw
Uncle Sam
Treasury of
J. W. Lyons
Register of the Treasury
Charles H. Treat
Lincoln
Grant
Denver
Fargo
N. C
Grand Forks
Only 82 Years Old and Still Hopeful for Health
Mrs. E. H. Brunson of Dublin Georgia proclaims at 82 that Electric Bitters keeps the old feeling young and the weak strong. The tonic is said to cure dyspepsia liver kidney issues and constipation after consistent use. Guaranteed by Jos Emmert druggist priced 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Brunson
Dublin
Jos. Emmert
Notice of Sale of Freeport Hardware stock
F. W. Siecke offers for sale by cash sealed bids at C. E. Meyer & Co. for certificate No. 27 representing fifty shares of Freeport Hardware company. Bids due by 10:00 a.m. Friday August 3, 1906. Company reserves right to reject any and all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Hardware Company
C. E. Meyer & Co
F. W. Siecke
Change to Nickels or Aluminum for Small Cent
A congressional committee weighs replacing the 95 percent copper small cent with pure nickel or aluminum. The mint has produced pattern cents in many metals since 1792, but none have been adopted. Early years featured Liberty heads and varied designs. recent patterns include copper nickel, silver, and nickel-bronze, with some cents valued highly by collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congressional Committee
Liberty
Science and Industry
United States of America
Pattern and flying eagle cents shaped U S coin history
A historical survey details pattern cents from 1850s to 1860s, noting variants in copper nickel and other metals. It covers obverse Liberty stars, reverse One Cent wreath designs, 1853 1854 1855 patterns, and emergence of the small flying eagle nickel cent in 1856, adopted 1857. It notes values from a few dollars to thousands.
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Congress
Chas. E. Meyer
C. F. Hildreth
Bunchar
Ivins Deitz
Metazgar Co’s
Kimonas
Wine Mellon Nephows
Bac
Santos
Rio
New York
Burrell Bros
Stephenson St
Freeport Gas Light and Coke
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