Wealth From Stroke of Pick Unveils Great South African Diamond
A Transvaal mining party led by Scheepers Kaltenbrun and Stith found a massive diamond in a clay seam near Gonggong. After hardship and tragedy, the gem valued as a fortune was purchased by Allen Russell and Cruden ton and named the Are.
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Stith
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Smiths
Gonggong
Scheepers Layuse
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Crudeinton
Notice to road contractors in Sullivan County Indiana
Public notice advertises sealed bids for multiple road improvements in Sullivan County Indiana. Projects include gravel and rock roads in Gib and Jefferson Townships with specified lengths, costs, bonds, noncollusion affidavits, and bid procedures, with openings and awards set by the county board.
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Indiana
Sullivan County
Board of Commissioners
Said County
Court House
Sullivan, Indiana
Miss Miller must wed to claim share of $426000 estate
Miss Mary Miller age twenty one faces a condition to marry for access to her portion of her father Julius Miller’s estate, valued at about $426,054. Executors note she has received $3,000 in three years and may obtain $7,000 as a wedding gift if she marries before twenty five. full share awaits at twenty five or on marriage.
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New York
Mary Miller
Julius Miller
Foley
Miss Miller
Highway Improvement Plan for Sullivan County Indiana
The county announces a road project on a 6 605 foot segment in Sullivan County to be improved by trading draining and paving under current specifications. The work lies in Curry and Jackson Townships and is named for Isaiah Hoge et al. Estimated cost is 7215.80 dollars with the auditor and a bond required.
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Court House
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Tidiana
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Strs
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Frank M. Dantell
Jefferson Township
Jeff G. Jackson
Bard
Frank M. Daniels
Curry Township
Oscar W. Aheneral
Auditor's Office
Iindiana
Honeura Board of Commi
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Oscar W. Allen
Sioners
Gil Township
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Lensih
Curry
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Sulio, Coty
State of
Notice of Administrator Appointment for Robert J Johnston
The undersigned William A Burton is appointed administrator of the estate of Robert J Johnston of Sullivan County Indiana deceased The estate is stated to be solvent Arthur E DeBaun attorney 1st insertion February 1 1922 3t
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Robert J. Johnston
Sullivan County
Indiana
William A. Burton
Arthur E. DeBaun
Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds Gill Township Indiana
Gill Township Sullivan County Indiana advisory board meeting February 6 1922 authorized issuing bonds for a two story brick school building heating plumbing and furnishings. Trustee Clark E Setzer to sell bonds totaling fifty eight thousand dollars once plans specifications and erection contract are ready. First insertion February 8 1922.
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Gill Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Meromin
Saich
Gill
Clark E. Setzer
Ballistic Wind in World War II Calculations
A note explains ballistic wind as the fictitious wind factor used to compute flight trajectories. It describes the term as invented during World War II to express the total effect of actual winds on missiles and projectiles.
Hogarth’s Marriage a la Mode at the National Gallery
Hogarth’s six paintings from Marriage a la Mode acquired in 1824 by London’s National Gallery. The satirical works portray high life scenes with wit and critique. the essay notes the surprise inclusion of bricklayers on battleships and their unlikely roles amid intense heat.
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Hogarth
William Hogarth
National Gallery
London
Money of Ancient Britons Revealed by Iron Bars
A study shows six different denominations of sword shaped iron bars used as money by ancient Britons. These iron bars varied in size and were circulated as currency, with many specimens now housed in British museums.
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Ftish
Through a process of scientific calculations
A professor notes that anyone may view themselves as the center of the universe. His friends respond by asking him not to mention it to his wife, highlighting humorous restraint in a social exchange.
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