New Paper Money Planned With Artistic Simplicity
The Treasury outlines a threefold currency overhaul featuring Federal Reserve Currency, Federal Bank Currency, and National Bank Currency in denominations of 5 10 20 50 100 and higher. Lincoln on the 5 note Jefferson on the 20 note Grant on the 50 note. Grover Cleveland also appears on the 10 note. Printing aims at simplicity to deter counterfeiting with unique paper, not scrollwork. The new system awaits final approval and could take over a year to circulate.
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Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Ad
Clears complexion and removes skin blemishes with Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. The ad promises relief for pimples eruptions red rough skin eczema itch and salts sheen and notes it is mild soothing and effective for babies and tender skin. Relief or money back 50c at your Druggist.
State Forester Seeks Donation to Reforest Logged Lands
E. W. Ferris invites large owners of logged off lands to deed portions unfit for cultivation to the state for reforestation. He argues the state can afford long term care without taxes while private owners cannot, and notes some donors have already promised.
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Vial Preparation Extends Stability for Six Months
Instructions state the vial must be seated between the hands to improve oil fluidity. Once prepared, the vial may be used for six months.
Four Sons of Fame Four Fields Brothers of Fame
The Magazine of American History notes that four brothers David Dudley Field Henry M Field Cyrus W Field and Stephen J Field achieved extraordinary prominence making them a rare family with multiple members in the temple of fame.
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David Dudley Field
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Pickpocket Pleads For Release During Aviation Meet
A jailed professional thief awaiting trial in Chicago asked the prosecuting attorney for freedom during an aviation meet. The P A refused, noting the thefts. The prisoner admitted being in jail but lamented the crowd watching planes overhead during the event.
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Pasture and Grain Crops for Hogs in the Northwest Bulletin No 68
The Department of Agriculture released Bulletin No. 68 titled Pasture and Grain Crops for Hogs in the Northwest. Farmers may obtain copies by sending a request to William L. La Follette, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.
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Glowworms Use Anaesthetics A Glimpse Of Nature's Surgery
In Century Magazine Henri Fabre describes glowworms paralyzing prey with an anaesthetic like chloroform before feeding. He observes snails and other mollusks in dry roadside stubble and irrigated ditches, noting how the luminescent larvae stalk and dispatch their prey in quiet hunting grounds.
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Henri Fabre
Century Magazine
Christine Nilsson and the thumbs superstition
In Kellogg’s Memoirs of an American Prima Donna Christine Nilsson would not sing until someone held her thumbs for luck. She believed the ancient charm brought success, making the stage ritual a required prelude to performances.
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Christine Nilsson
Clara Louise Kellogg
Illumination by Phosphorus Invention
A historical note describes a phosphorus based lighting method. A vial with a pea sized phosphorus piece and olive oil heated to boil is sealed. in use air entry through recorking reactivates the luminous space. Light resembles a dull lamp and can be sustained by periodic air refreshment.
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