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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1903

Page

21

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.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Aus 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.

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.

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.

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.

Yasnaya Polyana Count Tolstoi Countess Tolstoi

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