The Story of Money Through the Ages and Coinage
A compact history of money from cowry shells to metal coinage. It traces shells in early exchange, Chinese money with holes, obols, and as units, to Lydia gold coins, Greek and Roman systems, and the rise of the dollar with Spanish and British influences. It notes bartering, wampum, tobacco money, and the 1790s U.S. minting era.
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Lydia
Mediterranean
Pacific
Indian Ocean
China
Scotland
New England
Germany
Ethiopia
South Seas
Isle of Yap
Messrs
Morgan
Ford
Rockefeller
United States
B. C
Cyprus
Italy
Caesar
Spain
Charlemagne
Schilick
St. Joachimsthal
Bohemia
St. Joachim
Netherlands
England
America
Europe
Mexico
South America
Maryland
Virginia
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Probate Court Hearing on Claims for Warren Estate
State of Michigan Wash tenaw Probate Court sets four month claims period ending February 28 1938 for creditors to file against Andrew J Warren deceased. Hearings scheduled December 28 1937 and February 28 1938 at 10 a.m. in Ann Arbor with Judge Jay G Pray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Washtenaw
Andrew J. Warren
Ann Arbor
Jay G. Pray
Dairymen Eye South Trend in Agricultural Shifts
Southern one crop farmers moving toward general farming may threaten northern dairying, but Michigan experts say the industry remains secure for now. Dean BH Anthony of Michigan State College notes countermeasures including alfalfa feeding and livestock diversification to preserve Michigan dairies. A separate report from Tecumseh Herald notes 12 year old Florence McVay killed when her bicycle was struck near Springville, the car driven by Harold McMunn of Adrian.
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Michigan
Department of Agriculture
Washington
South
BH. L. Anthony
Michigan State College
Dean Anthony
Florence McVay
Springville
Harol McMunn
Adrian
Mortgage sale notice for Hutzel property in Saline Michigan
Notice of foreclosure by sale under a 1923 mortgage on Herman F. Hutzel and Amelia C. Hutzel property in Saline Washtenaw County Michigan. Assignees Lambarth and final sale set for December 30 1937 at the south front door of Ann Arbor Court House. Property described as Lot 8 in Block 4 of Saline Village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Harwood
Christian Lambarth
Office of the Register of Deeds
Washtenaw County
Michigan
Chrisstian
Lambarth
Harold A. Lambarth
Ann Arbor
Saline
Plans for MSC Homecoming Week Announced
Michigan State College outlines events for November 12 and 13. Highlights include the MSC Carnegie Tech football game at 2 p.m. Saturday, a Hunting ton elm plaque dedication, a 9 p.m. Friday Varsity Show broadcast from the gym, and Alumni events at Hotel Olds and the Union Building.
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Michigan State College
M. S. C. Carnegie Tech
Glen O. Stewart
Theodore Roosevelt
Hast Lansing
National Broadcasting Co
M. S. Co
Carnegie Tech
Union Building
51 Year Old Iowa Farmer Survives 200 Accidents
James Geelan Ayrshire Iowa farmer survived more than 200 accidents over 35 years, doctors confirming the record. He has been on crutches 12 times since 1931 and narrowly escaped death after a highway collision last year. He quips that he fooled them and remains alive despite severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Geelan
Ayrshire
Iowa
Geelan
Potato Tricks to Prevent Potatoes from Discoloring
Home economics guidance from Michigan State College outlines methods to stop potatoes from turning black during cooking. Steps include soaking peeled potatoes in cold water for two and a half hours, draining, and cooking in fresh water, or using a half milk half water liquid. If needed, mashed potatoes with milk can restore color, and baked shells can be refilled and browned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State College
Michigan
Wisconsin
Missouri Durocs Gain on Wheat and Tankage Feed
The Missouri Durocs gained 1.6 lbs daily on wheat and tankage, adding 190 lbs on 469 lbs of feed versus a 1,020 lb feed need for corn fed hogs. A wind turning bird feeder prevents moisture. Poultrymen can boost eggs by slight mash topping or stirring. A Nebraska turkey breeding house measures 28 by 16 feet with 56 breeders and vent controls.
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Nebraska
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By George E. Bergman
EYE South
Carl H. Stuhrberg
Assignee
Rauoctracs A Adwases
USO Kru
Ann Arbor Trust Bldg
BY Willard Bolte
Ey Jay
Rene
McCall's Magazine
Woman’s World
Farm Journal
Oamericas Poultry Jour
Ohousehold Magazin Oleghorn
Omother
Rhode Island
IND
TlAmerican
fMcCall
Ochristian Herald
CiAmerican Fruit Grower
CiAmerican Poultry Journal
CiBreeder’s Gazette
Blade& Ledger
ciCapper's Farmer Ofarm Journal
Ogood
iHome
UiHousehold Magazine
Oleghorn World
Omother's
OiPathfinder
Opoultry Tribune
O Woman’s World
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