World diamond wealth tops per capita in 1926
New York April 1 United States leads in per capita diamond wealth from 1926 figures by the National Jewelry Publicity Association. Over 10,000,000 curates valued around 4 billion dollars are owned in the United States. Imports of diamonds exceeded 60 million dollars last year. The Hope diamond and the Tiffany diamond are American owned, while the Excelsior story shows large stones moving to museums or crown jewels. The Cullinan diamond, formerly largest, was bought by the British Crown Jewels and the Kohinoor’s history is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
National Jewelers
Pubicity Association
Excelsior
Europe
East
Kohinoor
India
Victoria
Seacen
Shah “Nadir
Shah Mohamam
Shah Mohammed
Sywror
Nadir
Mohammed
Losa
Ictorious
Lord
Elston
Hindustan
Royal and noble owners of historic diamonds
A historical sketch recounts gems like the Star of South Africa and the Sancy diamond passing through Indian princes, French kings, and European rulers. It notes thefts, recoveries, and later possession by Napoleon I, Catherine II, and the Louvre treasure, with ties to Potemkin and Marie Antoinette era drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladyator
Charles the’ Bold
Lancy
Switzerland
Henry IV
Metz
Fie
Paris
Sdney
James I
England
Louis Xivi
France
Napoleon I
Eugenie
J.napoleon JI
Prince Potemkin
Catherine Jr
Russia
Brazil
Catherine II
Shah
Churchill Drug Co Consolidates With Omaha Concern
Omaha Neb April 1 Negotiations are complete for the consolidation of Richardson Drug, a wholesale firm, with Churchill Drug Company expanding from Burlington Cedar Rapids Ia and Peoria Ill Combined assets about 3 500 000 Management remains unchanged Warren N Churchill of Burlington becomes president Fred M Birks of Peoria vice president E P Ellis Omaha secretary and Walter K Froth Cedar Rapids treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Richardson Drug Company
Churchill Drug Company
Peoria
E P. Ellis
Walter K. Froth
Cedar Rapids
Otterville Man Bedfast With Cancerous Growth
Otterville Iowa April 1 Special John Rae is bedfast at his home due to a cancerous growth in his mouth his condition is listed as serious
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otterville
John Rae
Minister Solves Cow Mystery In Hattiesburg Tale
The Rev. Mr. Ivy travels to Hattiesburg and follows directions from Carrie May King to recover a wandering cow owned by a Stonewall man. After hours of waiting and anticipation, the planned resolution unfolds at night, as neighbors and a radio-minded organizer assist in locating the missing animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Winister
Carrie May King
Hattiesburg
New Orleana
Ivy
Stonewall
Why Delay Credit Answer Promises Prompt Pay Record
Advert spun as a Morris Plan offer praising prompt payment as a valuable asset. Mentions Moncey borrowing to pay bills and a 6 percent rate with a 2 percent fee totaling $6.00 for $199. Invites readers to request a booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feenally Joet
Moncey
Joan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yank
U. S
Prince Vehwa Bajero
Fast India Company
London Jewelers
Duke of Westminster
Star of
South Africa
Harl of Marston
Cabinet of
Vienna
Louvre
Thomas J4tt
Madras
Duke of Orleans
Louis XV
Republic
Churchill Drug Co
Otterville Man
Fletcher
Val
Woenan
West Side Office
Central Iowa Power & Light Co
Rhene Wey
Hatt
Onme Besele
Peychio
Redfern
Coty
L'Origen
Chypre
I.A
Lee Ee
Cern
Athletic Union
Ecru
Bak” Athletic Union
Murray
Sinclair Sweets
A. Big
Pereales
Mest
Cretonne
House’ Furnishing Dept
Our
Cash and Carry Grocery
Chase & Sanborn
Coffe
Perston
Libby
Mississippi
Swift & Co
Ros
Wea
Rosbath
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