Autograph Forgeries Through History and Notable Frauds
The Kansas City Times notes greed for autographs spurring forgeries from ancient Greece to modern times. It cites forgers like W. Ireland forging Shelley and Byron letters and a later 27 000 piece hoax including Mahomet to the Franks and Alexander the Great to Aristotle, all exposed as frauds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophocles
Burl- Pides
Germany
Low Countries
British Museum
W. B. Ireland
Shelley
Byron
Vlain Lucas
Mahomet
Alexander the Great
Aristotle
Judas Iscariot
Mary Magdalene
Kansas City Times
A Big Surprise Leads Find in Night Home Tour
A man returns home in the early hours to a silent house and a trail of signs guiding him through stairs and rooms. The final cue directs him to pick up a cloth used to wipe his shoes, completing a curious midnight tour captured by the Springfield Union.
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Brother
Springfeld Union
Jet Ornament Fashion in Victorian England
The London Express notes that jet defined Victorian female dress with brooches bracelets beads and ornate necklaces. Black jet bugles embroidered gowns framed the era of British respectability as theatrical figures wore bold jet accents on their attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London Express
Ants Use Warmth to Nurture Their Young, Johns Hopkins Study
A Johns Hopkins University professor studied ant hills near Baltimore and found ants move unhatched infants from cooler northern areas to warmer southern sides. Thermometers showed inside nests warmer than outside air, sunshine providing heat, and ant processions transporting young to sunlit zones, indicating insect parents value warmth for developing offspring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Prof. Andrews
Johns Hopkins University
Popular Science Monthly
Use of Mind to Gauge Well Being in Martyred Weariness
Grove Patterson argues in the Mobile Register that minds shape perception of fatigue. Instead of dwelling on imagined weariness, shift thinking to acknowledge remaining energy. The piece questions habitual self-pity and urges a more constructive mental stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Patterson
Mobile Register
First-Year John Explains Report Card Mix of Grades
A neighbor asks about John's imprecise report card. He describes earning B’s C’s and S’s. He remarks the S stands for being good at something, claiming that is his sole success in school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Notice of Incorporation Renewed Amended and Substituted
The State Bank of Rock Valley Iowa is incorporated to operate as a state bank under Iowa law. Capital stock set at 35000 dollars 100 dollar shares fully paid before transacting. Provisional directors named with offices in Rock Valley and Orange City Iowa.
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State Bank
Rock Valley
Iowa
State Bank of
County of
Sioux
Towa
Superintendent of Banking
Board OF Directors
State Bank of Rock Valley Dissolution Note
The document states that dissolution may occur if stockholders holding three fourths of capital stock vote in a properly called meeting. Winding up will follow the statute. Dated February 15, 1928, with signatures of C A Walhof vice president and C Rozeboom cashier. Notarized by BR Scanlan in Rock Valley Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CA. Walhot
C. Rozeboom
Sioux County
C. A. Walhof
Rozeboom
State Bank of
Rock Valley
Sioux
BR. Scanlan
Local timetable for C. M. & St. P. Ry through Rock Valley
Eastward schedule lists Passenger No. 4 at 3:42 A. M. to Spencer Des Moines Mason City Marquette Savanna Clinton and Sioux Flyer No. 22 at 5:16 P. M. via Sheldon Spencer Des Moines Mason City Madison Milwaukee Chicago Wayfreight No. 98 at 10:10 A. M. Tue Thu Sat to Sanborn Westward Passenger No. 11 Sioux Flyer daily to Canton Sioux Falls Mitchell and Black Hills Passenger No. 3 daily local to Mitchell and north 7:24 P. M. No Sioux Falls connections. Way Freight Mon Wed Fri local to Canton 10:30 A. M. Tickets through to destination. sleeping car reservations advised. agent C. W. Jacobs, Phone 18.
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C. M
St.p. RY
Rock Valley
Spencer
Des Moines
Mason City
Marquette
Savanna
Clinton
Canton
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
North
Black Hills
Prep. Sand and Gravel Delivered by Vander Poel
John Vander Poel delivers a load of prepared sand and gravel for Ache Dray Line Shaying project. Delivery confirms suppliers and materials for site work.
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John Vander Poel
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Westinghouse Journover ‘Joaster
Otra Bernenik Weir
Town Public Service Co
Rock. Valley, Iowa
Jay Bee
Huntting Elevator Company
WM. Schouten
The
United States
Rock Valley, Iowa
Rock Valley Grain CO
John Coert
PHOME
Les Fred Heisig
P. D. Ven Oosterhout
Orange City
D. A. Walhof
Wo. H. Hospers
D.J. Scaulan
Réck
Valley
Board OF
Board of Director's
van Qosterhout
P. O
Fred J. Pulman
P.Q
C. W. Jacobs
General Motors
All America
Oakland
Preadem
Einerg Ee
Garage
Rock Valley, Lowa
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