Bank Teller’s Banter on Coin Handling and Robbery
An Alta reporter visits a busy San Francisco bank to observe coin handling by tellers. The expert explains why twenties are easier to count and why rolling stacks matters, compares coin wear, demonstrates with $20 000 in twenties versus tens and fives, and weighs the practicality of stealing coin. He notes Pacific Coast banks resist large-note thefts, discusses counterfeits, and warns silver deposits are tightly controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta
Pacific Coast
Bret Harce
Red Dog
Bret Harte
Sullivan
San Francisco Alta
Deacon Seeks Sam Jones for Revival Visit
A North deacon travels to Sam Jones the revivalist to urge a visit and spike in the tail of the dragon. The little girl doors the visitor with a quip and invites him in as a “poor miserable sinner” while the evangelist is away for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jones
Mr. Jones
Sissy
Chicago Ledger
Cuba and its fate as seen from a distant perspective
The excerpt portrays Cuba near Florida and critiques its governance under a despotic regime muzzling the press. It cites annual taxes totaling 826 million, a costly eleven year revolt for Spain, widespread brigandage, and 50 000 officials living off taxes. It notes licenses for merchants at 300 annually and mentions past U S offers for Cuba under Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Madame Columbia
Florida
Spain
Polk
Allante Con Shilaetaom
Low Scores Under Adverse Conditions Highlight Marksmanship
A Western Rifle Association report notes that lower scores due to wind, light, mirage, and temperature still signify merit. It argues that outstanding marks are earned under tough conditions, citing Minneapolis and Milwaukee teams’ recent totals and praising resilience over paper records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Rifle Association
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Emery Storrs and the Millionaires on the Saratoga Piazza
A New York World account describes Emery Storrs berating a group of millionaires on a Saratoga piazza. He argues wealth is not intellectual, claiming acquisitiveness is an animal trait and citing Dives and Croesus to challenge the financiers. The group ends unsettled after his half hour speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Saratoga
Storrs
Dives
Croesus
Parthenon
Athens
Phidias
New York World
Arkansas Traveler Anecdotes on Pulpit Phrases and Life
A collection of rural adages and quips from the Arkansaw Traveler noting social quirks. It jokes about pistols in winter, prairie timber, circuses in Little Rock, and folk sayings on bears turkeys and swamps, ending with a reference to the Shakes.
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Garland
Little Rock
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the Millionaires
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Rosy
Ramcal
Ncer Paska
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Mendy
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Phain
E. C. West
John C. West & CO
W. Madison ST
Chicago
Ills
West
Bend
J. F. Smith & CO
St. Louise Me
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