Value of Coins and Intrinsic Worth in Currency History
This article discusses how governments, including Russia, explore coin values and metallic content to sustain monetary parity with gold. It notes historical shifts from large silver coins to token and smaller denominations, arguing intrinsic metal value is not the sole driver of coin worth and that social and political backing shapes currency acceptance. It references the United States and trade with China, highlighting tensions between metal content, redeemability, and market forces in determining a coin's practical value.
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Russia
America
China
Far East
Ori
Britain
Frustrated readers chase ink with angry calls
A scan of reader letters shows a cycle of attention seeking as men complain about coverage. First they try to whip the editor, second they hurl unprintable names by phone, third they disappear, fourth they protest the wrong, and fifth they sulk when no mention appears.
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Ange
$95 an Hour Emphasizes I C S Training Value
An advertisement touts the International Correspondence Schools as a path to higher earnings and promotions. It claims millions of students have improved salaries through spare time study and notes I C S representatives will visit any location to suit all incomes and abilities.
Weekly Resume of Arizona Mining Activities
Arizona Mining Journal reports Humboldt smelter output above 600000 pounds with payroll over 400 at Humboldt Swansea and Hlay Bell. Jerome notes the United Verde Extension mine gold find remains promising and valuable as ore grows richer. Copper stocks total around 200 million pounds, signaling price stability for months. Morenci shifts to United Verde Extension as manager changes. rail delays affect August production.
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Arizona
Humboldt
South West Metals Company
Swansea
Hlay Bell
Jerome
United Verde
Verde
Superior and Boston Copper Company
E.G. Deane
Los Lamentos
Mexico
el Paso
Neman
Gold Cha Amt Milline Company
Katherine
H. J. Kinkead
Moe
Mogollon Mines Company
Manger SJ. Killer
Ray Hercules
Robert Linton
Photos Dodie Corporation
United Verde Extension Mining Company
McLean
E. E. Campbell
Pacific Coast
Judge Lockwood Replies to Juvenile Case Criticism
Tombstone Arizona Judge Alfred C. Lockwood defends actions in a Whitewater District juvenile matter detailing a stationing and examination of several girls and boys for venereal disease under state law. He describes investigations, testimony before trustees, and his intent to protect youth while citing district concerns and confidentiality.
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Cochise County
Uhlic
Ame
Doctor Cansey
Hirst
Alfred C Lockwood
Mexican Boys Run Afoul of the Juvenile Law
Judge Alfred Lockwood presided over two juvenile court sessions in Douglas. One boy charged with stealing garbage and assaulting an officer with a hammer was sent to Tombstone for juvenile jail. A first offender was released on probation. Two boys charged with stealing fruit and damaging trees on J. P. Sexton’s property appeared before the court. the elder had multiple prior appearances while the younger had few. The younger paid a $5 fine. the elder was released on condition of leaving Arizona within a week, to California relatives. Also noted: Pioneer woman Kate Hickey, 63, widow and stake holder of the St Michael hotel, found dead in bed in Prescott.
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Whitewater
G. H.brift
G. H. Hirst
Hirst
Douglas
Dec. Nee
Als
A. E. Parmer
Tombstone
Lockwood
Causey
State Board of Health
Kelly
Doctor Causey
Doctor Capsey
Alfred ©. Lockwood
Douglas Urday
J. Psexton
International Lockwood
Norristons
Arizona
California
Prescott
Kate’ Hickey
Michael
J. Hickey
St. Michael Hotel
Escaped inmates linked to burglary cases in multiple states
Police disclose fragmentary criminal record of W E Smith held in Pima County Jail. He is accused of burglary at Stein feld hardware store, with claims of escapes from nine penitentiaries in Louisiana and Alabama. Authorities obtained fingerprints and photos to support the case.
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Baton Rouse
Shuntsville
Tex
W. E. Smith
Pima County
Omarse
Steinfeld
Dallas Ford
Louis Ezekiels
Ford
Smith
Paton Rouge
Hunts«ville
Nti
Niney Penitentiaries
Trio
Notice of Contest for Rivers Homestead Cancellation
Notice from the U S Land Office at Phoonly Arc ona dated August 12 1922 informs heirs of George Rivers of Gleeson Arizona that Krles filed August 2 192? to contest and cancel his Homestead Entry No 136326 for S2 2 Section 12 Township os Range 4B G and 5S Meridian alleging no improvements and that Rivers and his wife are deceased. Contestants allegations will be taken as confessed and entry canceled if no sworn answer filed within twenty days after the fourth publication Aug 20 Aug 27 Sept 3 and Sept 10 1922 with proof of service and notices to contestant.
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Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Phoonly
Arcona
George Rivers
Gleeson
Arizona
Krles
Contal
Township
Rangse
Meridian
Wanted to hear from owner of food ranch for sale
Classified ad seeks the cash price and full details from any owner selling a food ranch. Sender cites D. F. Bush of Minneapolis Minnesota as the contact for interested parties.
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D. F. Bush
Mineapolis
Minn
Advest
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tombstone Epitaph
Giragi Brothers
Tombstone Daily Prospector
Postofice
I.C.S
Hevet
Sim
John S. Collins
Tucson
Charles F. Willis
Phoenix
E. A Hughes
State Tax Commission
Minneapolis
Hughes
Vic Griffith
Pims County
Judge Lockwood
Wrigleys
Wrigley
Don C. Mote
Utah
Artesia Ranch
Hereford
Aria
Vicinity
John D. Harris
State Dist
Tidentified
John R. Towles
Register
Scott White
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