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fayeandknight · 5 months ago

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I will say up front that I have zero proof this was anything more than a coincidence and my own paranoia.

But

I always bring Forte when picking up a fb marketplace purchase and I'm really glad that I do.

I've been keeping an eye out for wire crates that are 30in or taller because I like for my boarding dogs to have ample room and the wire means I can look in on them on my camera.

Anyway I messaged someone about such a crate and they were close (20 minutes) and available today. I suggested a public shopping center near them. They suggested a public building that's closed. I countered with the public library that was just a few buildings over but open. They agreed, we set a time, and I loaded up Forte to go meet them.

I always try to get to a location about 10 minutes early for a few reasons, one of them being that I can have Forte out of the car and waiting with me when whoever arrives.

So I'm there in the parking with Forte waiting when this person, who's profile is that of a young woman, tells me that they're actually away at college and their dad will be delivering the crate. I'm a little uncomfortable with this information being last minute but give them the benefit of the doubt in this either being true or their own safety precaution.

As I'm answering that I'll be there with my well trained dog and should be easy to spot two SUVs pull into the lot and park a little bit away from each other. They both sit there for about two minutes before leaving. No one got out, they didn't use the book drop, no one came out to them. They both just sat there for a bit and left. Shortly after I get a message apologizing that her dad can't make it and can we reschedule for tomorrow and have me pick it up from their house nearby.

At this point my PTSD brain is screaming so I just politely declined saying I'd found a crate to pick up today and thanks anyway.

Again, everything could be a coincidence and this person had no ill intentions. But I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I'm glad I bring Forte to stuff like this. He's not a protection dog, but he sure looks like he could be. And sometimes a visible deterrent is enough, especially if someone is looking for an easy target. So maybe it was all an honest mishap, but maybe I dodged some sketch shit but either way I'm glad to not have found out.

#belgian tervuren #this is what i consider #scary dog privilege #he can be a visual deterrent #would he stop someone truly set on harming me?#probably not #dogs are not bulletproof #but sometimes just a little inconvenience is enough #anyway I've never had Forte behave threateningly or anything like that #his role is to just be there with me #maybe i dodged something nasty today #or maybe I'm just paranoid #but I'm okay with it being a mystery

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uchicagoscrc · 5 years ago

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UChicago and the 1918 Influenza Pandemic

Image: Sewing group in Green Hall.

The COVID-19 pandemic may feel like uncharted territory for our country's universities. However, academic institutions have faced pandemics in the past, including the influenza pandemic of 1918. The University of Chicago's response to the 1918 flu can be traced through archived issues of The Daily Maroon. Decades of Maroon issues have been scanned by the UChicago Library and made available online. This resource can help us make connections between the past and the present, and learn how our predecessors handled similar challenges.

The following is a rough timeline, gleaned from pages of the Maroon, of how the 1918 influenza pandemic affected the UChicago community from October 1918 to January 1919.

October 4, 1918

Epidemic has not yet started on campus. Student Army Training Corps told how to help prevent the spread. Women students trained in how to prevent an attack of flu. Men and women have separate medical departments. Students who are not doing all they can to prevent the spread of flu are viewed as unpatriotic.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1004/2

October 8, 1918

An emergency call was received by Mrs. Goodspeed at Ida Noyes Hall for 1,000 masks to be sent to Fort Dodge, Iowa. Women students work to make masks in Ida Noyes gymnasium.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1008/1

October 9, 1918

14 cases among men, 12 among women. University authorities say there is no reason to worry about an epidemic on campus. Men in S.A.T.C. barracks told to refrain from spitting, and they should cough or sneeze into gauze or a handkerchief, especially in crowds.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1009/3

October 15, 1918

Calls for more influenza masks continue. A "surgical dressings room" is created on the third floor of Ida Noyes Hall where women students work each Wednesday to fulfill requests. Alumnus Elmer Krause, class of 1918, dies of flu. The "Freshman Frolic" is postponed indefinitely by Dean Marion Talbot.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1015/1

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1015/3

October 16, 1918

Dances no longer permitted.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1016/1

October 17, 1918

Women Student Training Corps entertainment program for S.A.T.C. cancelled at the advice of medical authorities. YMCA cancels a lecture scheduled for Mandell Hall, but men may still make use of Reynolds Club. Sophomore Stillman B. Jamieson, class of 1921, dies of flu. Request that "as many women as possible" report to Ida Noyes gymnasium to help make masks. Colleges across the country begin to quarantine or indefinitely close. Swimming pools in Bartlett Gymnasium and Ida Noyes Hall close.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1017/1

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1017/2

October 18, 1918

Commentary in The Daily Maroon: "How can you have a newspaper when the influenza does away with every sort of activity that ever happened?" All chapel services on campus suspended. Agnes Murray, Class of 1918, is "called very suddenly" to Fort Dewey to nurse the many cases there of flu.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1018/2

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1018/3

October 22, 1918

"All evidence points to the fact that the number of fairly serious cases has increased in the last few days to quite a degree" most in the S.A.T.C. barracks. "The University and the military authorities are doing everything they possibly can to reduce the influenza peril. Lectures have been given, bulletins posted, 'flu' masks distributed, and all that." Students advised to stay away from gatherings if they feel sick. "So it is up to each one personally. If your neighbor, your class or your instructor is lax in preventative measures, employ them yourself. As Dr. Reed has said in his bulletin: 'any person who sneezes or coughs without putting a handkerchief completely over the nose and mouth is a menace to the health of others. At this time the presence of such University groups should not be tolerated.' And that statement is only putting it mildly."

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1022/2

October 23, 1918

Eighteen cases among student body. One third of the Mechanics' Unit housed at the University High School is quarantined. All women asked to devote at least a short time each day to making masks in Ida Noyes Hall. Women with automobiles asked to help aid in the efforts to stop the spread of influenza in the neighborhood. Women members of the faculty and wives of professors render aid to neighboring families stricken by the epidemic. An emergency office is established in the rooms of the Women's War Aid in Lexington Hall. These women assume care of whole families in which every member has the flu.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1023/1

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1023/3

October 24, 1918

More cancellations including chapel services and meetings of the Kent Chemistry Society and the French Club.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1024/1

October 29, 1918

Ban on meetings in Ida Noyes Hall lifted for business meetings of less than 50 people.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1029/4

October 31, 1918

Entertainment events resume on campus.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1031/1

November 5, 1918

Glen Tenney, class of 1919 dies of flu/pneumonia.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1105/1

November 26, 1918

Virginia Isabelle Martin, class of 1921, dies of flu/pneumonia.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1126/3

December 5, 1918

Second wave of flu hits University High School. Restrictions upon public gatherings and visitors in classes.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1205/1

December 10, 1918

Worried about a second occurrence of flu on campus, new rules are put into place. Instructors are to dismiss students with heavy colds or coughs, and students should report colds to medical examiner.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1210/2

December 12, 1918

Christmas party for children of University Settlement called off.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1918-1212/1

January 8, 1919

Norman Miller, Director of the University Press, dies of influenza.

http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/dig/campub/mvol-0004-1919-0109/1

#pandemic #1918 pandemic #1918 influenza pandemic #uchicago history

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importantwomensbirthdays · 6 years ago

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Clara Breed

Clara Breed was born in 1906 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. From 1929 until 1945, Breed was the children’s librarian at the San Diego Public Library. When she learned that the Japanese-American children who checked out books from her library were being sent to internment camps, she met many of them at the train station with self-addressed postcards so that they could write to her, and later sent them care packages that included books, yarn, sewing materials, candy, and soap. Breed exchanged hundreds of letters with interned children, and also publicly criticized the policy of Japanese internment.

Clara Breed died in 1994 at the age of 88.

#history #women's history #world war II #librarians #library

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usaplacesandspaces · 3 years ago

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ashlypashlee · 7 years ago

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Yea…. I Google translated that. So what?

My daughter and I thought it would be a great idea to show you around town, so that is just what we did. We wanted to give you a little piece of our amazing little (growing) town. Did I mention our schools are among the highest rated? I’ll save that for another post… This one is about how beautiful our little piece of history of a town is. And no, none of the places I am about to share are sponsoring any of this. This is strictly to give you a wee bit of a view of some (not all) the beauty we get to see every every day here in Liberty Hill Texas.

History Lesson: Liberty Hill was founded and claimed as such in the 1800’s, after our post office was first built. One of our main signs for the city is legendary. I really wanted to get behind that fence for a great pic, but I was afraid of getting hit with some trespassing law. So you can have this…

Here we go!

Winkley’s

Fun fact: When Winkley’s opened in 2003, their biz boomed so much that they didn’t even have time for a grand opening (according to Liberty Hill Independent). They literally carry everything hardware. From tools to wind chimes to chickens (ducks, rabbits and other animals on occasion).

Liberty Hill City Park

This park is full of space for running, soccer, basketball and just playing on that good old equipment center. I honestly accidentally came across this park. It’s stunning and I really thing we could use it for more. It’s right off 200. We should start having more events here.

Lions Foundation Park

This park is full of events. All the way down to a public library. And it just so happens to be a friends favorite park in the area. It’s right across from the Intermediate. This is also the same park they have Christmas lights every year. Although beautiful, I’ve never been. We will this year! It’s like Zilker, but better because it’s local.

Liberty Hill Waterhole

Located off Bagdad into town. It is one of the places LH’ians know and have experienced, but too often don’t speak of because it’s “normal”. Yea, I’ve not been; YET.

Liberty Hill Police and Fire Department

Our local authorities. We thank you for your services!

Freemason House

Check out the local Freemason’s right in the center of town!

Cross Tracks Church

One of the oldest buildings from what I found.

Finally, Fort Tumbleweed

Fort Tumbleweed used to be a go to for history lessons. Check the site out if you have never heard of it. Dodge City used to be my historic go to now it’s Fort Tumbleweed.

Thank you for viewing my town! It deserves more people for a visit! Also, thank you for viewing my post! If you ever want a history lesson, call me!

Tour de la Liberty Hill, Texas Yea.... I Google translated that. So what? My daughter and I thought it would be a great idea to show you around town, so that is just what we did.

#mom countrylife countryliving DIY kids mobilehome yardwork

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torontotravelblog · 5 years ago

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25+ Things to do in Toronto for March Break 2020

Draw up your week with the kids utilizing our March Break guide. There are lots of fun tasks to maintain the entire family members hectic while college's out this year!

Galleries

March Break at the AGO

Drop in for 9 days of family fun at the AGO. Visit the exhibit Illusions: The Art of Magic and also obtain influenced by posters from the Golden era of Magic prior to heading to the March Break Magic stage to show off your finest methods. Head to Walker Court for an immersive art making adventure, and also try your hand whatsoever type of fun and imaginative activities!

Location: Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St. W., Toronto Dates: Mar. 14-- 22.

ROM's Big Blue March Break.

This March Break take the children to the ROM and also experience the enchanting world of a cherished bear and his friends from the Hundred Acre Timber. If your kids are a older, the ROM-original exhibition Bloodsuckers let's you check out over 30,000 species that feed upon blood. And lastly, delight in a few of the globe's most sensational wildlife photography.

Place: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park, Toronto. Days: Mar. 14-- 22.

Ontario Scientific Research Centre.

Ontario Science Centre is hosting an array of fun, interactive March Damage experiences for youngsters. Discover the links between magic and the mind, explore what makes you tick, experiment with sodium bicarbonate, have a hair-raising experience, learn more about celestial objects or take place a journey without leaving your OMNIMAX ® seat.

Place: Ontario Scientific Research Centre, 770 Don Mills Rd., Toronto. Dates: Mar. 14-- 22.

Shoe'La' Palooza at the Bata Shoe Museum.

The Bata Shoe Gallery will certainly be brimming with games, crafts, and other spellbinding tasks. Spruce up as your favorite wonderful character, play enchanting bean bag toss and string video games, make some really great magical crafts, discover enchanting shoes in the galleries, placed on a puppet show in the enchanting theatre and also leave your wonderful impact for all to see!

Area: Bata Footwear Gallery, 327 Bloor St. W., Toronto. Days: Mar. 14-- 22.

March Break at the Aga Khan Museum.

If you've never taken the family members to the Aga Khan Museum, this March Break is the excellent time! Discover the art of carpets as well as textiles inspired by the event Shelter. Then head over to the hands-on Art Cart to make your won art piece to take home with you.

Location: Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr., Toronto. Days: Mar. 14-- 22.

March Break Enigma Enjoyable.

Black Creek Pioneer Village open up to family members for a Sherlock Holmes secret adventure. Kids hunt for hints and make disguises to track the burglars as well as address a criminal offense. Activities in every structure on website; and also horse-drawn carriage rides hold. Youngsters 14 as well as under are complimentary with adult admission.

Location: Black Creek Leader Town, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy., Toronto. Days: Mar. 16-- 22.

City of Toronto Historic Sites.

March Break at Ft York.

Looking for a March Break experience? Bring your family to Fort York National Historic Website. Children can try soldiers' drill classes, dress up in costumes, as well as example treats from the historic kitchen.

Location: Ft York, 250 Ft York Blvd., Toronto. Days: Mar. 15-- 22.

March Break at Spadina Museum.

Find out the significance of colours, plants and animals, and then try your hand at developing your very own distinctive family members crest. Other enjoyable tasks for children of all ages consist of the distinction difficulty that gets you to detect as several differences as you can discover in between 1915 photos of Spadina mansion areas and their look today. And also, try your hand at some 1920s video games.

Place: Spadina Residence Gallery, 285 Spadina Rd., Toronto. Days: Mar. 14-- 22.

March Break at Todmorden Mills.

Experience tasty deals with while you appreciate a led trip of the historic structures. Prior to or after the excursion, check out the Brewery Structure to make a special take-home craft as well as try out old-fashioned toys and also games popular with previous generations. If the weather behaves, take a while to discover the Wildflower Preserve location as well as try to find signs of spring with a round of outdoor "Nature Bingo.".

Location: 67 Pottery Rd., Toronto. Days: Mar. 14-- 22.

March Break at Mackenzie Home.

Drop in and discover the rotten background of Toronto's waste and also find out about the roots of modern-day recycling in the Victorian-era! Participate in a scavenger hunt, design your own picture block for the 1845 printing press, and take pleasure in a cookie and also apple cider warmed on the 1850's oven. If you stop by on Monday March 16th, celebrate William Lyon Mackenzie's 225th birthday celebration by making him a birthday celebration card.

Location: 82 Bond St., Toronto. Days: Mar. 14-- 22.

Toronto Town Library Events.

Free March Damage programs and events are arranged at Toronto Public Library branches around the city. Activities include movie testings, video gaming, Lego, and crafts, in addition to magic programs, puppet shows, reptile shows, scientific research shows, art workshops, photography workshops, and more. Some programs require bookings and they do fill out, so be sure to call in advance.

Place: Discover your local branch for events. Dates: Mar. 14-- 22.

Fairs & Festivals.

Wizard World Enjoyable Park.

Circus trips, trendy reptiles, games, magic programs, daily live programs, and also deals with are all waiting for you at this interior household enjoyable park! Children will absolutely be astonished as well as captivated by Doo the Clown, Team T&J, and also the Reptilia Reptile Zoo.

Place: Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Dates: Mar. 14-- 22.

March Break at Dream Fair.

Ontario's largest indoor theme park has special occasions all week for March Break, consisting of totally free children' crafts, a magic show, and also DooDoo the International Clown.

Place: Woodbine Shopping Center & Dream Fair, 500 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke. Dates: Mar. 14-- 22.

Live Shows.

Jungle Publication.

A wild flight awaits in this innovative as well as prompt take on the cherished timeless! An immersive multi-media adaptation, Jungle Book will certainly transfer you from the city forest to Mowgli's childhood years in the forests of India. F0r ages 5 as well as up.

Location: Youngster's Theater, 165 Front St. E., Toronto. Dates: Feb. 13-- Mar. 21.

In the Game.

With lots of target market communication as well as improvised fun, this family-friendly comedy plays with the concern, "What if we were essentially caught in our displays?" For ages 10 and up.

Location: The Secondly City, 51 Mercer St., Toronto. Days: Mar. 14-- Jul. 23.

National Ballet of Canada's Romeo and Juliet.

The ballet that opened the National Dancing of Canada's 60th wedding anniversary period is back. Romeo and Juliet is jam packed with dance-- rapid maneuvering, meaningful pas de deux as well as lovely set items mixing classic as well as folkdance components.

Area: 4 Seasons Centre, 145 Queen St. W., Toronto. Dates: Mar. 11-- 22.

Sugar Shacks and Syrup Festivals.

Beginning in March, the maple syrup begins moving! Sugar shacks welcome visitors for weekend break pancake breakfasts, wagon trips, and also trials in syrup tapping and maple taffy making. See 15 maple syrup ranches and celebrations near Toronto.

MORE MARCH BREAK FUN.

Lots of destinations have actually prolonged hours or are enjoyable for drop-in any time.

Zoos and also Aquariums: The Toronto Zoo has expanded hours during March Break, plus some personality meet-and-greets (Bob the Building Contractor as well as Paw Patrol dogs, to state a couple). Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is always a hit-- get tickets online to miss the line.

Indoor Playgrounds: Head to an interior play area in the West End, an indoor play ground in the East End, or browse our online directory site for even more indoor play grounds in the GTA.

Trampoline Gyms: Play trampoline dodge sphere or basketball or simply jump, dive, dive at a trampoline fitness center-- they have programs for kids of any ages, as well as grown-ups, also!

Climbing Up Fitness centers: Get upright at Toronto-area climbing up health clubs with climbing up walls and/or bouldering. Many have equipment leasings for kids, so drop-in is very easy.

Enjoyment Centres: Laser tag, video gaming, bowling, and a lot more-- find all sort of indoor diversions at interior enjoyment centres.

Camps: Some Toronto/GTA day camps have final bookings. Sometimes, you can also reserve for 1 or 2 days of March Break.

Farms: March Break notes the first opening to the general public for many GTA farms for youngsters. Venture out to the countryside, or look into Riverdale Ranch, appropriate downtown.

Nature Centres and Conservation Areas: Some sanctuary have actually prolonged hrs during March Break, and numerous, like the Kortright Centre in Maple are totally free or low-cost for children. The Riverwood Conservancy in Mississauga is supplying complimentary directed nature walkings; pre-registration called for. Looking for more? Locate what's on whatsoever the Toronto as well as Region Conservation parks.

Ski Resorts: This year isn't precisely impressive for skiing, yet snowmaking machines remain in full blast, whether Nature complies or not. A number of resorts are advertising March Break specials. Discover a list of southerly Ontario ski resorts in our on the internet directory site.

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From Iowa Nationals to Matchstick Masterpieces

This photo shows the 12 boys from Bayard, Iowa, who found the “Boys’ Hidden Treasure,” from where the author’s tattered Gladbrook note hailed.

By Mark Hotz

I found myself flipping through my Nationals collection the other week, and I came across a few Iowa notes that reminded me of visits I had made to their towns more than a decade ago. I thought it would be fun to revisit those towns since they were pretty interesting. Let’s go!

Rural Gladbrook, Iowa, in northwestern Tama County – about equidistant from Marshalltown and Waterloo – sits on State Route 96 just north of Union Grove State Park. My interest in Gladbrook was, again, based on a National Bank Note in my collection. So, as the afternoon sun began its downward spiral, I followed the circuitous route of twists and turns into downtown Gladbrook.

Many years ago, at the Memphis International Paper Money Convention, I had the chance to flip through a large collection of Iowa Nationals that was being split up. Although not interested in Iowa notes at the time, I did spy an interesting but rather tattered $10 note of the 1882 Date Back series that hailed from the First National Bank of Gladbrook. This rather decrepit note was accompanied by a yellow certificate indicating that it had been part of the “Boys’ Hidden Treasure,” a cash hoard discovered by 12 boys in Bayard, Iowa, on June 1, 1965. I am a hopeless case when it comes to interesting history surrounding bank notes, so I inquired as to the price. Rather pleased at the quote of just $20 for the note, I forked over the cash and determined to learn more about this “treasure.”

This tattered Series of 1882 $20 Date Back note issued by the First National Bank of Gladbrook, Iowa, led the author to visit the town and its bank.

I wrote extensively about the “Boys’ Hidden Treasure” in a 2001 Bank Note Reporter article, but to explain briefly, the “treasure” was a cash hoard of coins and notes dug up by 12 boys who were building a clubhouse for their “Space Cadets Club” in Bayard. The boys had been digging in the foundation of a torn-down garage when they discovered the money buried in old fruit jars. The face value of the hoard was just over $11,500, a small fortune in 1965. While this was a classic story right out of Middle America, replete with “golly gees!” and smiling, fresh-faced boys, it turned into a sad commentary on the greed that permeates everything.

As soon as the discovery was disseminated around town, several claimants demanded the money be turned over to them. These included the current landowners, the heirs of the prior landowners, and eventually the American Red Cross. The legal wrangling lasted years; eventually, the treasure was sold at public auction on Nov. 2, 1969. In a court-approved settlement, the 12 boys received 40 percent of the proceeds to split among them. The treasure consisted of many old large size notes and gold coins, so the total realized was just over $17,000. The whole episode soured the boys and their families; one boy dryly commented after finally receiving his share of the treasure four years later, “We should have pocketed it all and not told anybody.”

Here is the First National Bank of Gladbrook, Iowa, as it appears today. The bank was on the first floor of the Masonic Hall.

After learning the details of this rather big event in rural Iowa (the newspaper clippings I received from the local library about the treasure totaled 30 pages!), I decided to visit Gladbrook and see where my note had originated before ending up buried in a glass jar in a vacant lot in the early 1960s.

When I finally rolled in to downtown Gladbrook, I looked around for the obvious bank building. I was rather nonplussed, however, when I spied a very modern looking bank building, complete with drive-thru, sitting on what appeared to be the main corner block. I parked my car and looked around the town. The only really attractive building was a classic Masonic Hall across the street.

After wandering a bit, I returned to find an older gentleman staring intently at my car, seemingly mesmerized by my Maryland license plate. In any event, I engaged him in conversation, inquiring if he was a longtime Gladbrook resident. Upon receiving an affirmative reply, I queried if he knew where the old national bank had been. “It was there, across the street,” he said, motioning at the gorgeous Masonic Hall. “The bank was on the first floor, and the Masonic Hall was upstairs; bank’s been closed for a decade, though.” I was quite pleased, as the Masonic Hall (see photo at left) was truly a beautiful structure.

Here is a Series of 1902 large size note issued by the First National Bank of Gladbrook, Iowa. (Photo courtesy Heritage Auctions)

We conversed some more; he seemed pleased to talk to an “Easterner” and enjoyed spinning some tales about old Gladbrook. The town, he told me, had at one time been a rather busy, bustling place. One of the more eccentric local characters, given the moniker “Shaky” by the townsfolk for his rather wobbly, unsteady gait, had a five-foot high wooden chair he used to set up on the Main Street sidewalk; he would perch himself atop it and watch the goings on about town all day long!

The First National Bank of Gladbrook also issued small size notes, including this Series of 1929 $20 note. (Photo courtesy Heritage Auctions)

Just before I started to leave, the gentleman asked if I might like to visit “Matchstick Marvels,” a small local museum located in the remodeled building in front of which we were standing. Although it was nearly 6 pm and I needed to move on, I was intrigued. “What is Matchstick Marvels?” I asked. “Come in and see,” he replied, “you’ll be surprised.” I agreed, but once we entered, he accosted me for a $2 entrance fee. With a chuckle, I paid up.

One example of the many amazing sculptures fashioned from match sticks at the Matchstick Marvels Museum in Gladbrook, Iowa, depicts the U.S. Capitol Building.

Inside, I was stunned; the room was filled with huge models of famous buildings, ships, and planes, each painstakingly created from matchsticks. Each model had a card indicating how many matchsticks had been employed. The magnificent U.S. Capitol (see photo on page 22) measures over 12 feet long and 5 feet high and was created with over 500,000 matchsticks.

All of these creations were carved and put together by Patrick Acton, who has lived in Gladbrook for 25 years. A builder and woodworker since childhood, he has turned his love of woodworking into a rare art form. Many of his fabulous creations have been featured at Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museums. In addition to a matchstick U.S. Capitol, his creations include a 13-foot long battleship U.S.S. Iowa and a 7-foot high space shuttle Columbia. The U.S.S. Iowa model, for example, took 800 hours and 80,000 matchsticks to build. It truly was fascinating…and very weird!

The First National Bank of Farnhamville, Iowa, is now in use as the town library.

The First National Bank of Gladbrook received charter #5461 in 1900. Its total issue was $633,000; a dozen large and a dozen small are reported in the Kelly census. It was the only national bank in town. In addition to my tattered note from the “Boys’ Hidden Treasure,” I have included photos of both large and small notes issued by the bank.

The next day, as I headed west along U.S. 20 across central Iowa, I took a detour south to extremely remote Farnhamville in Calhoun County, about 20 miles southwest of Fort Dodge. Farnhamville seemed sufficiently out of the way for a look. Its bank, the First National Bank of Farnhamville, charter #11907, was organized in 1920 and closed by the receiver in 1933. It had a relatively small issue of $312,000. Currently six large and four small notes are reported.

The First National Bank of Farnhamville, Iowa, issued both large and small size notes, though in small quantities, including this Series of 1902 $10 note. (Photo courtesy Heritage Auctions)

Here is a small size $20 Series of 1929 note issued by the Farnhamville, Iowa, bank.

It was not all that easy to get to Farnhamville, as it sits about 10 miles south of the highway off a derelict county road. I was expecting to find a really ghostly place but was surprised to find Farnhamville seemingly prosperous in the midst of nothing. I found the old bank, a rather substantial building lovingly maintained as the public library. For once, the library was open, and I went in for a look. Several elderly matrons were working as volunteers, and they eagerly answered my questions about the town. “A fire destroyed much of Farnhamville in 1933,” I was told, “but many old structures survived.” The ladies remembered when the building had been a bank, and one even remembered seeing currency with the Farnhamville name. No, none of them had any for sale. I have included a photo of the bank with my car parked in front, as well as examples of both large and small notes that the bank issued.

Readers may address questions or comments about this article or National Bank Notes in general to Mark Hotz directly by email at [email protected].

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