The Story of a Wreck Mutiny at Sea Captivity
An Abilene Reflector serial tale recounts a mutinous voyage aboard a wrecked ship. Johnson and crew push to reach Amerika while plotting moves to control stores grog and navigation under a wary narrator who navigates danger, mutiny plans, and a rescue attempt alongside Miss Robertson and her wounded father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Mississippi
Wessel
Eaddy
Ible
Menes
Kmn
Iay Robertson
Liverpool
Boyle
Lim
Mr. Robertson
Old Smiths Gather at Peapack in Long Family Reunion
An extensive look at the Smith surname tracing its clan history from Tubal Cain to modern times. The piece notes a 3000-strong Smith gathering at Peapack New Jersey, celebrates their varied lineage, and references notable Smiths from poets to divines amid playful critiques of clan authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletchers
Taylors
Old Smith
Bors
Tubal Cain
Tubal
Smith
Peapack
N. J
Zacharias Smith
Smithborough
Smiths
Smithville
Lizzie Smith
Vale
Bill
Suni
Cayuga Lake
Aston Trauserip
Detecting Counterfeits and Expert Advice From 19th Century
A discussion on counterfeit detection emphasizes experience over schooling. The author notes handling money since 1839 with gaps, recalls past counterfeit patterns such as Traders' National Bank Chicago notes and United States Treasury twenties, and warns that modern counterfeits use photographic methods. Concerns include misdrawn shading, lack of silk thread in paper, and light gold pieces. Experience is deemed the best protection for precise recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ates Dollar National Bank of Richmond
V. Marata
Sir Louis Globe-Democrat
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Strother
Johnson
Amerika
Lex Elalaid
New Orleans
Bell
Fish
Tex
Gulf of Mexic
Heis Crerl
Holt
England
Coxon
Duckling
Llike
Louisville Courier-Journal
Acacia Club
Buffalo
Bufalo Express
Drs. Pelty
Suollenberger
Jeffrson Sodsoat
F. Garcelon, M. D
Faulkner's
Broadway
Seventh Street
Buckey* Avenue
J. M. Gleissners Drug Store
Abilene
Kansas
Citizens’ Bank
Malott & Company
W. Rice
D. R. Gorden
John Jonntz
W. BK. Giles
T. H. Malott
F. W. Close
Poland
Willowdale
Buckeye Avenue
D. S. Beemer
Hee
Mevne
Shockey & Snider's
A. C. Spickler
Abilene, Kansas
L. C. Vanscoyoc
Spruce and
Fourth Streets
Kat
M. Kirsch
Sroearay
Ava
M. P. Jolley
Dickinson
Morris
Marion
Saline
Ottawa
Clay Counties
Dickinson County
Palace Drug Store
Kan
J. M. Wishart
W. F. Williams
RE. Knapp
Foundry
Farmers’ Friend
Wishart
Wishart, Williams & Knapp
City Bakery
T. S. Barton
Lene
Handom Third Street
T. S. Bartor
Como & Lazare
Long & Wilson
W. P. Seeds
EEE
Attorneys AT Law
Abilens
Onebrake
Pres
Tako
Mosaea
Cash
First National Bank
Abilene Bank
Lebold
Am Fisher
Thomas Kirby
Domentiec
M. L. Potter
Hope P. D
C. W. Liggett
B. Wilson
F. B. Wil
W. W. Wilsom
Low & Soh
Russell
Lincoln
Western Home Nursery
DwrrHport
Sansaas
Romig
Bo Tellowieg
Vermont
Kansas Farm
Garner Second
Thas
Commission
W. G. Coles
G. W. Garpentar
Sec
Gash Capital
E. Bonebrake
Nathan Blevins
Theo, Mosher
Sec’s & Treas
J. 8. Drake
J. C. Orton
J. E. Bonebrake
Theo. Mosher
Thames
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