First World’s Fair Half Dollar Struck Under Flawless Press
At the Philadelphia World’s Fair the mint’s new automatic coining press produced the first half dollar souvenir of the exposition after initial flaws, with 88 witnesses including Superintendent Bosbyshell, Chief Coiner Steele, and Engraver Harber. The flawless piece, valued up to $10,000, was carefully boxed and sent to the fair commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosbyshell
Mint
William 8. Steele
Charles Harber
M. H. Cobb
Albert Downing
Edwin Cliff
Cliff
Conner Steele
Philadelphia Cor
Washington Post
Penitent Harrow pupil and clever excuse atlines tale
A Harrow pupil writes clever excuses to avoid the full punishment of a hundred lines, recalling a tale of a boy who dodged half. The piece includes a remark about washing hands and a master’s severe tone, illustrating old school discipline and wit.
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Harrow
Nanewe
Poe
Bill
London
Women’s role in progress and Iceland girls high school
A New York Sun summary notes women’s historic inventiveness from ancient times and medieval feats, with exhibits on Matilda of Flanders and related figures. It also covers Iceland’s first girls high school in Reykjavik, detailing curriculum, boarding needs, and the travel distance for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayeux
Matilda of
Flanders
England
William the Conqueror
Salina von Steinbach
Strasburg
Herrad
New York Sun
Iceland
Reikjavik
New York Times
Vast 1890s miscellany notes in Saline County pumpkin tale
A sprawling scan of antique notes covers quirky facts from a 188-pound pumpkin claim in Saline County Missouri to historical odds and ends. It mentions inventions, explorers, doctors, and advertisements, plus health remedies and railroad tour notices, all in a dense collage of late 19th century life.
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Saline County
Italy
England
Cooper, Field
Thomas Paine
Georgia
Gladstone
House of Commons
Atchison
Sanderson
British Association
Hoquiam
Christmas Goods Offer Highlights Prices Below Watermark
Special leaders and solid net cash values drive our approach as we present a wide endless variety of Christmas Goods at prices far below standard. This dealer emphasizes value and ready cash terms to attract buyers.
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Dr. King
Johnson
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Nathan Floyd
Europe
Napoleon
Voltaire
Paris
France
Grant
America
Jim Corbett
Negro Jackson
Jim
General Sherman
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Mamma
Bottie
T. H. Hildebrand
Cape Cod
New York Tribune
Ballance
New Zealand
Haymarket
Hamlet
Mr. Beerbohm Tree
Mr. Tree
Czar Kolokol
Moscow
New York Weekly
Adelaide Ristori
Ladies’ Home Journal
Cardinal Gibbons
The
Gabe
Panher
U.S
Odds and
Youth's Companion
United States
William Clark Rusgeell
India
Sir Edwin Arnold
Lew Wallace
Ben Hur
Frank R.stockton
Rudder Grange
Boston
Mass
Noah
Cnive
Daugherty Bros
Bucklen
T. E. Hildebrand
Hetrick Bros
Insana
Woolford
Indiana
Taprly
Chamberlain
Medians
Fanny
R. N. Parks
Marion Center
Wm. I. Moore
Homer City
Barrett
St. Lawrence County
N. Y
Pennsylvania
Florida
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Geo. W. Boyd
Philadelphia
Hood
M. D. Pusser
Gibraltar
N. C
Daugherty Bros. Druggists
Daugherty Broa
A. D
Joseph Cramer
John Thomas
Thomas W. Cramer
William R. Thomas
Robert G. Cramer
James P. Thomas
Act of Assembly
Cramer Coal, Coke and Stone Company
W. Horace Rose
Johnstown
Jno. T. Studhul
Kana’ Court
Indiana County
Jno
Line of Choice Family Groceries
Havilande
J. A. Loughry
Sixth and Water Sts
Brilhart
Vogel Brothers
Mes Tailo
Vogel Bee
Brothers
Goq
J. J. Callows
Philadelphia St
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