Federal Reserve Notes and their backing explained
Federal reserve notes are direct obligations of the United States receivable by all national and member banks and by Federal reserve banks for taxes and public dues, but not legal tender for private debts. They can be redeemed in gold at the Treasury or in gold or lawful money at Federal reserve banks.
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Federal Reserve
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Saving by the month plan with Aunt Emmy
Helen chats with Aunt Emmy about saving money. They learn a playful daily-cent method, starting with six cents and increasing to thirty-one, then repeating. Aunt Emmy says it can yield about sixty dollars by year end, making saving a habit through regularity and concrete goals.
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Helen
Aunt Emmy
Maud
Emmy
B. Aymes
Fate of Justice and a Collie at Purdy Corners
A bloodied collie called Don leads Walter Burdett to a murdered judge Warren and a missing estate. In a moonlit confrontation the dog saves Burdett, the killer falls to a ravine, and Eva Warren learns justice will endure despite grief.
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Don
Walter Burdett
Warren
Walter
Burdett
Eva
Jurist
Don Stark
Citg
Eva Warren
Franklin’s Thrift and the Franklin Fireplace Patents
The Kansas City Star notes praise for Benjamin Franklin’s thrift but recalls he often refused to patent his ideas. Historians say his choice to keep the store free limited profits, allowing an English inventor to improve the Franklin fireplace, secure a patent, and profit from sales.
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Benjamin Franklin
Kansas City Star
For Sale By Owner Studebaker Touring Car
Special six Studebaker touring car in excellent condition. Price four hundred dollars for immediate sale. Call 338 Tronwood or write P O Box 202.
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Studebaker
House For Sale Former Gorski Residence
House for sale formerly occupied by the Gorski family. Terms may be available or significant cash savings. Interested buyers should apply to Mrs. Ida Boleau.
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Gorski
Ida Boleau
Sea Hawk at Strand Community Theatre Promises Thrilling Epic
The Strand Community Theatre will screen Sabatini’s The Sea Hawk adapted by Frank Lloyd. The sea saga features four galleon battles, giant ships, galley slave rowers, and lavish English and Algerian settings in a major screen achievement. Also shown is Flowing Gold, Rex Beach epic of oil, adapted for the screen by Richard Walton Tully, highlighting the oil industry's dramatic history and vast expansion.
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Scaramouche
Rafael Sabatini
Frank Lloyd
Lloyd
Richard Walton Tully
Rex Beach
Seth
Beach
Picture Tells Why Men Leave Home
A Community Theatre screening of John M. Stahl's Why Men Leave Home presents a frank simple story about matrimonial problems. The all star cast features Lewis Stone Helen Chadwick William V. Mong Mary Carr Alma Bennett and Hedda Hopper in an accessible drama.
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John M. Stahl
Allstar
Lewis Stone
Helen Chadwick
William V. Mong
Mary Carr
Alma Bennett
Hedda Hopper
Lincoln shown to Republican delegates in Cleveland
At the Republican National Convention delegates and guests viewed the photoplay Abraham Lincoln. Audiences applauded and gave a tremendous ovation. Critics from Philadelphia New York and Boston praised the film for its humanizing portrayal of Lincoln. The Cleveland News noted Billing’s Lincoln as inspired and vital. The film will be shown soon.
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Abraham Lincoln
Philadelphia
New York
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Union
Harry O'Rourke
Cleveland News
Sun
Lincoln
Billing
Community Theatre
Norma Talmadge Stars in Secrets on Tour
Norma Talmadge leads the road company of Secrets now touring after a stage run in England and a long speaking stage run in New York. The film adaption follows the English stage hit as audiences await its US road presentation. Frank Bor-
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