1804 Silver Dollar Rarity Described as King of American Coins
The 1804 silver dollar, scarce with perhaps seven or eight genuine survivors, is famed as the king of American rarities. The piece originated from a shipwrecked cargo of the year and features a draped Liberty obverse and an heraldic eagle reverse. Restikes from 1858 and 1860s add further value as collectibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Evans
United States
China
Liberty
United States of America
United States Mint
Ideal Bridegroom Deemed Man of Love Affairs
Professor Erdman Harris of Union Theological Seminary in New York told a conference on the ideal husband that a man who has had five or six love affairs is a better marriage risk. He cited 200 studied cases noting that mothers, sisters, and sex knowledge influence suitability. a convivial man is favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erdman Harris
Union Theological Seminary of New York
Eastern Colleges
Harris
Gasoline Vapor Volume and Engine Efficiency Estimates
Historical figures state one gallon of gasoline weighs about 6.15 pounds at 60F and vaporizes to roughly 25.8 cubic feet at 62F and atmospheric pressure. If fully vaporized in a room, it could explosively affect air in a 21 by 10 by 10 foot space. engines use under 5 percent of gasoline energy, rest lost to friction or waste.
Birth of American Navy From 1775
The American navy formed in 1775 after Boston’s siege cut British supply lines. Small armed vessels manned by New England seamen operated first under Rhode Island and Connecticut then under Congress. A naval committee led by John Adams organized these ships to deny enemy aid and seize prizes for war materiel.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Congress
John Adams
Wealth Measured by Reindeer Herd Among Laplanders
The wealth of the Laplander is measured by the number of reindeer he possesses. Reindeer provide milk, meat, leather for boots and tents, sinews for rope, and serve as pack animals. They reach food where they rest, unlike dog teams that require provisioning.
Landmark land grabs and early American figures
A historical account notes that Washington D. C. arose from swampy land sold by a group including Jefferson and Washington. Patrick Henry and Benjamin Franklin are linked to land frauds and real estate ventures, while Benjamin Morris ends in debtors prison.
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Washington, D. C
Jefferson
Washington
Patrick Henry
Georgia
Benjamin Franklin
Beer Morris
Local notes from Patoka and vicinity report visitors and events
A flurry of visits and errands dot Patoka Centralia Sandoval and nearby towns. Residents Isaac Nattier Eagan families Gray Pugh Belcher bodies and many others travel for business visits and social gatherings. Community notices include shop specials at Altom's and health updates on Artie Rogier and Mrs Cruse as well as funeral services in Taylorville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Riley
Centralia
Clyde Dees
Shobonier
Patoka
Lester Hathaway
Velma
Taylorville
Eli Logan
Hodge Murphy
Clarksdale
Smith’s
Ven Gray
Assumption
Charles
Francis Belcher
Sandoval
Willie Ehrat
Augsburg
Oscar Thalman
Frances Stasik
Jim Thompson
Ora Mason
Wilma Crawford
Fern Kahlert
Carlyle
M. P
Altom’s
Alta Pugh
Mabel Belcher
Paul Potts
Keyesport
Homer N. Potts
Joe Hopkins
Panama
Bruce Holland
East St. Louis
Kesner Cruse
Chicago
Ira Livesay
Decatur
D. R. Livesay
Dale Nattier
Marion Belcher
Willard McIntire
Maurice
Loren Eagan
Samoval
Harold Chance
Dean Martin
John Chenee
Wes Martin
Marvin Ballance
Carbondale
Jimmy Ballance
M. Eagan
Ruby
Bob
Floyd Smith
Eagan
George Purcell
S. E. Altom
Johnny Bingham
Eddie Miller
W. C. Pugh
Central
Henry Belcher
Humphrey
J. W. Marshall
Christian County
Providence Church
C. F. Corzine
J. F. Scott
Waverly
J. T. Smith
Grand Tower
H. V. Harwood
Henton
W. D. Humphrey
Les Morey
Jack Eagan
Lile Gray
Salem
Charles Heninger
Altamont Mutual
Coach Kirk
Cort Widger
Mulberry Grove
Thursdday
Herman Hassebrock
Wilbertown Township
Wilbertown Township Was A Register Office
Albert Cruse
Kessner
Cruse
Moving Days Spread Across Vernon Area Farms
The Carrigan farm is now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Avery from California. Walter Parks moves to his former home on the west side. the east side is taken by Mrs. Landridge from California. Opal Forehand leaves the south farm for Low Lake west of Vernon. Howard will occupy the south farm. W. E. Harper moves to Alma. The vacant Peek place will soon house Rev. Lovell and his Sandoval family.
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Walter Parks
Landridge
California
Opal
Low Lake
Vernon
Mr. Howard
W. E. Harper
Alma
Peek
Harper’s
Rev. Lovell
Sandoval
The Flu Folklore of a Pandemic Era
A lyrical warning of severe flu symptoms. The narrator compares the illness to a harsh trial, describing feverish chills, nausea, dizziness, and loss of taste. He recalls the Spanish flu era and frames the illness as a brutal force that trials the sufferer before possible recovery.
State welfare costs per capita drop despite inmate rise
Director Rodney H. Brandon of the department of public welfare announced that the number of persons in state institutions has risen from 36,000 in 1929 to over 45,000 now, while per capita care costs fell from 348.92 to under 300, saving about 2.25 million dollars annually.
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Rodney H. Brandon
Department of Public Welfare
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fordney Mautz
Effingham
Illinois
Porter Simcox
Carrigan
Mrs. Avery
Thomas Cat
Coats
Hechi
the Store For Women
E. Broadway
Navy
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