Half Dollars Bring Premiums At Fancy Prices
Washington March 13. The half dollar, issued since 1794 with four exceptions, yields rare value for 1796 and 1797 dates. A 1797 half dollar is the rarest with a fine specimen fetching up to 120. Patterns from 1814 onward show diverse designs, metals, and mintage, including 1851 Longacre pieces and 1869 standards. Some patterns command high sums in silver copper and aluminum.
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Washington
United States
Dahlonega
Charlotte
MN. C
Liberty
New Orleans
San Francisco
Philadelphia
United States of America
James B. Longacre
God
Barbers
Head of Liberty
Large Lizards and Tiny Ones on the River Bank
A Florida river tale recounts encounters with alligators and chameleons. A narrator recalls a close call with an alligator, a dramatic grapevine fight between chameleons, and northern bride fears aboard a river trip. He notes crocodiles’ presence in southern swamps and deathless legends from Mandarin.
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Florida
Mandarin
St. John's
Mandarin Landing
Bowery
St. John’s Prairie
Rock Island
Tomin
Free Hair Remedy Promises Quick Dandruff and Hair Growth
An advertisement claims a free package can remove dandruff stop hair loss and itching scalp improve gray or faded hair color and promote new hair growth. It urges trying a free offer immediately.
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Faso
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Cleansing Ton ic
Pimples and blotches signal a need for a blood cleansing tonic. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to directly affect the blood, removing impurities and strengthening the system. The ad cites thousands of cures and over forty thousand testimonials in two years, urging avoiding substitutes. It touts liquid or Sareatabe chocolate tablets and guarantees under food and drugs.
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Hood
Grape Nuts praised by veteran writer on brain work
A 60 year old author recounts his health decline from overwork researching Civil War papers and credits Grape Nuts food with restoring mental sharpness, energy, and appetite. He says the product helped him age less, write 2,500 words daily, sleep well, gain 30 pounds, and maintain good spirits. Read The Road to Wellville. New York March 135. The sandwich men form a New York street association with Sam as president, detailing life and struggles of sign-board workers.
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Pontum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Grink
New York
Cedar St
Broadway
Equitable Assurance Society
New York Clearing House
Chase National Bank
Equitable
Sam
Lower Broadway
Harry Thaw
Panama Canal
E. H. Harriman
John
Lowery
Jim
They Refuse to Beg and Seek Work Amid Hard Times
A fragmented interview reveals unemployed workers forming an informal association to secure jobs. One speaker notes many have earned only low pay and that sickness can cost a man his job, allowing others to take his position as the group searches for steady work amid hardship.
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San
Applications for Licenses in Several Indianapolis Wards 1907
Notices filed by Edmund Spinner Herman Aкelow Frank OBrien Philip M Niley Benjamin Teal Herman G Lentz and Patrick Gallagher announcing intent to apply at the April 1907 term of the Marion County Board of Commissioners for licenses to sell vinous malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking rights and pool table privileges in specified rooms across wards 1 7 11 12 14 15 in Indianapolis Center Township Marion County Indiana with detailed business addresses and ward locations.
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Nersby
Indianapoli
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
Delaware Street
Duncan
Outlet 18
Indianapolis
Cunter Township
Edmund Spinner
Nereny
Kentucky Avenue
McCarts
Belt Railroad
Beard
Herman Ackelow
Thei
State of
Washington Street
Fast
Washington Streets
Little’s
Frank O'Brien
Board of County Commissioners
Pearl Street
Philip M. Niley
Boar of
North Alabama Street
Benjamin F. Teal
Wayne Township
Bismarck Avenue
Haughville
Hulmes
Westend Addition
Bismorc
Herman G. Lentz
Capital House
Patrick B. Gallagher
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville Road
Daniel Wolf
Dfarion County
Russell Avenue
Russells
J. Duffey
Cenner Township
Board 9 County Commissioners
English Avenue
Spann & Co
Woodlawn
Center Towneship
Fred Kleine
Indinanolis
Maryland Street
George Kessi
Board of Commissionings
Vandes Street
L. A. Tletcher’s (Jr
Mariot County
Yandes
Twentieth Streets
Charles Scehier
Nereby
Louisiana Street
Louiseiana
Noticf
West Street
Eckert
South West Street
Michael Finn
Said County
Howard Street
Howard and
I.e Streets
James F. Coburn
Belmont
Tony
Indiana Avenue
Look Street
McWaldo
Locke Street
Gus Stehlin
Notice of Liquor License Applications in Indianapolis Ward 4
Multiple notices by residents of Marion county Indiana applying for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors at their Indianapolis businesses in 1907. Entries include ward numbers 4 1 10 11 12 and 14 with addresses on Crawfordsville road Russell avenue Maryland street English avenue Louisiana street West Louise Lane Howard street Indiana avenue and Look street. Names include Daniel Wolf Charles Scheinier Gus Sims Michael Finn and John Fernkas.
Sandwich Men Organize Club in Hard Times
A group of Sandwich Men organize a club to discuss national events and enduring toil for a day’s wage of one dollar. Members share experiences of better days and the current grind, aiming to unite for improved conditions amid economic strain.
Hot Air club meeting ends day near Broad way
The boss calls the group the Hot Air club as they discuss many topics late in the afternoon. They grab a beer and hold a meeting after business ends. Sam, president, dozes on an empty box with his battered derby at his feet.
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Hot Air Club
Broadway
Sam
Place of Honor
Milliners Unionizing Across Major Cities
Milliners are unionizing with Cleveland and Chicago showing the strongest agitation. A suggestion proposes a union label in a conspicuous place as a possible future requirement.
How She Does It She Makes The Dress Appear Differently
A French woman relies on aprons and frills to transform a single gown for varied appearances. She keeps up a well dressed look throughout the day with only one dress besides a Sunday gown.
Do You Need Relpfp Help Wanted Notice in Tha Sun
An offer to insert ten words free of charge in The Sun under Wanted Male Help or Wanted Female Help for three Jays is announced. The item invites responders to provide relief and employment details for unspecified individuals.
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Lancaster
United States Mint
Exhi
Creatures of the
Nile
New York Sun
St. John’s
Narrows
Six Mile Creek
Lttle
J.F. Stokes
Met
Foso
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mrs. Eddy
Pleasant View
Mary Baker Eddy
Concord, N. H
Gus Sims
Cleveland
Chicago
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