Secret Service Destroying Counterfeit Money Accounts
A Treasury Department committee, led by Chief Hazen, has been destroying counterfeit money and plates, with losses estimated at 5 million dollars. The work includes seizing "Coin Guides" and engravings, and even counterfeit soda water checks. specialists within the field teach others to detect fakes and report quarterly.
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Treasury Department
Hazen
Secret Service
Grei
United States
Boston
Secret Service Bureau
New York
Chicago
Birmingham
Ala
Washington
Secret ‘Service
Nebraska
Treasury Committee
Treasury Building
Navy Yard
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Harmeus
American Pearls and Blue-White Diamonds by Kunz
New York expert George F. Kunz notes Wisconsin pearl fishing has yielded over $500,000 in recent years and urges a legislature backed program to protect pearl mussels. He also reports his wife Mrs. Kunz discovered blue-white diamonds glow in darkness, a rare property among diamonds.
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George F. Kunz
New York
Wisconsin
Sugar River
Kunz
United States Fish Commission
Mr. Kunz
Brazil
FOR THY FAIR SEX Fashion Column on Chiffon and Velvet Fabrics
The fashion column notes current modes with emphasis on velvet bodices, fur trims, and black chiffon continuing in favor. It highlights cream lace edging on black chiffon trimmings, cream white dots, and evening dress patterns. Evening wear favors chene auks with cream grounding and black satin stripes and large brocade sunbursts.
Fashion Notes Describe Wide Outlines and Rich Trimmings
The article surveys Victorian dress trends with emphasis on wide skirts, full sleeves, and prominent bodices. It details box plaits at the waist, trims in velvet and satin, and ornate jackets and waists. Accessories include hats, rosettes, and lace. It notes supper jackets, brocaded satins, and exotic fabrics, plus fur accents and Cape collars.
Galloons Show in Rich Color Schemes for the Season
Fabrics in dark and neutral tones are offered in many widths and blends. The new color schemes align with the season’s luxurious textures and shot and checked mixtures, presenting versatile dress fabrics for stylish outfits.
Navy blue serge dresses with white trim and sailor details
Describes navy blue serge dresses trimmed with wide white cloth galoon, chenille embroidery, and jethead accents. Features include a wide sailor collar, belt, neck band, and a waist band. also mentions an imported green gown with galoon trim and velvet accents.
Telegraphs in China Stir Fear and Fascination
The Telegraph in China article notes bitterness among natives toward the telegraph, fueled by fear of violence against children and disturbances to graves. It describes London-made instruments, a simple telegraph system, and about eight thousand Chinese characters printed as numbered hooks.
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London
Thisi
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Airkorney - Re- Law and Notary Public
Fremont, Indiana
Bank OF Fremont
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Susan Barz
Ares
Hilton House
Trewleans
Nirkae Chemical CO
Bproce Street
Allen Medical CO
Washington & Water Sts
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Washington & Water Sta
Mass
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Ilson
Teems
Tion
Cirond
Ree Wheeler & Wilson Mfg
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