Stamp Collecting Transforms into Major Enterprise
Washington Aug. 2. Few grasp the scale of stamp collecting as a business. What was once a child’s hobby has become a serious pursuit with rising numbers of collectors worldwide. The article outlines origins of postage stamps, key figures like Rowland Hill, early American issues, official stamps, notable collections, societies, price regulators, and why stamps are a worthy investment.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Postige
Great Britain
Rowland Hill
Hill
Queen Vic
Bath
United States
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Treasury Department
Congress
Bull
Coun S
Alexander M. Greiz
Ig Dispatch Post
New York
United States City Dispatch Post
Craig’sesign
New Haven
Washington, D. C
Conn
Sterling
Gatler
London
St. Louis
Santtor
Louisville
Germany
American Bank Note Company of
A &Cent
Post Office Department
Navy
State
Treasury
War Departments
Interior, Justice and Post Office Department
Agriculture
Interior
Justice
Postoffice
Department
War and Postoffice Department
Justice and State
American Philatelic Association
National Philatelic Society
Collectors’ Club of
Mekeel's
England
Stanly Gibbons & Co
Senf Bros
Leipsic
Belgium
J. B. Moens
Brussels
Universal Postal Union
Berne
Switzerland
North America
M. Philippe de Ferrary
Paris
Mer. Ferrary
T. K. Tapling
M. P
British Museum
Czar
Russia
Edward
Duke of Edinburgh
Duke of York
H. E. Denis
Flemington
N. J
W. Vanderlip
Boston
J. K K. Tiffany
F. W. Ayer
Bangor
Alleged Queen of Forgers Faces Indictment in New York
Mabel Parker a.k.a. Mabel Preece Mabel Kauser and Mrs Singerly is indicted for forgery in New York and charged with similar crimes in a prior case. Authorities pursue linked forgery actions across jurisdictions and seek legal action.
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Mabel Parker
Mabel Preece
Mabel Kauser
Mrs. Singerly
New York
Magnificent Temple Opens in New York for Christian Science
A new Christian Science temple costing over 1.15 million dollars will open in Central Park West, New York, seating 2000. Despite a city building strike, construction finished on schedule with no debt, funded by congregation members led by Augusta E. Stetson. The piece details mental suggestion as its basis, outlining dual minds and possible cures, with medical caveats.
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Indianapolis Journal
New York
Central Park West
Augusta E. Stetson
Eddy
Egypt
Persia
India
Christian Science Church
Countess Tolstoi A Charming Woman of Letters
The Countess Tolstoi, wife of Leo Tolstoi, is described as a refined writer and social leader. She remains modest in public life yet commands esteem for literary taste, language fluency, and cultured presence, both at Moscow suburban homes and the Yasnaya Polyana estate near Tula.
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Countess Tolstoi
Leo Tolstoi
Moscow
Yasnaya Poilyana
Tula
Paris
London
New York
Berlin
Countess Tolstoi A Brave Wife Behind Tolstoi’s Fame
The Countess Tolstoi spent seventeen years at Yasnaya Polyana supporting Count Tolstoi by writing his manuscripts, correcting handwriting, and translating works. She copied War and Peace six times and Life sixteen times, protected his health and finances, and raised thirteen children. Her husband credits her with Tolstoi’s continued ability to share his genius with the world despite differing ideas, and the couple remains largely happy together.
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Yasnaya Polyana
Count Tolstoi
Countess Tolstoi
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