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Messages - Rix Gins

#5101
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 29, 2016, 02:18:13 AM
The Lincoln County Leader, September 29, 1916.
#5102
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 29, 2016, 02:15:37 AM
The Golden Valley Chronical, September 29, 1916.
#5103
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 29, 2016, 02:14:09 AM
The Rock Island Argus, September 29, 1916.
#5104
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 29, 2016, 02:12:53 AM
The Monett Times, September 29, 1916.
#5105
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 29, 2016, 02:09:43 AM
The Tonopah Daily Bonanza, September 29, 1916.
#5106
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 29, 2016, 02:08:06 AM
The Chicago Day Book, September 29, 1916.
#5107
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 29, 2016, 02:06:34 AM
Everett True, September 29, 1916.
#5108
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 28, 2016, 07:44:10 PM
Quote from: pate on September 28, 2016, 06:37:31 PM
Apologies for the modern video contrivance the other day, I was deep in my cups which is no excuse.

Here's a small article I found in the "French Broad Hustler" on page 7 of the 28 September 1916 edition.

Why I settled on this particular paper, I am Not Sure. 

I am sure you already covered Mr. Kiffin Rockwell's untimely demise in the war, which apparently was some days before?  Again, Not Sure.

I am again apparently a day late and a dollar short.

I managed to note the first American to die in the French Air Service (Victor Chapman) but I missed Kiffin, so thanks.  Lots of info in that clipping.  Also a piece about him in Wikipedia...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiffin_Rockwell

Good find, Pate!
#5109
Random Topics / Re: Post Your Favorite Postcards Here.
September 28, 2016, 06:18:23 PM
Another World War One real-photo postcard.  This one shows some French soldiers passing by a burned out house at Chateau Thierry.  Unused and undated. 
#5110
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 28, 2016, 03:29:54 PM
Mischa Elman, Violinist, played the Heilig Theatre 100 years ago tonight.  Here is the program for the concert....https://gallery.multcolib.org/document/mischa-elman-violinist-heilig-theatre-thursday-evening-september-28-1916

https://youtu.be/W4eg3K1d-JI



#5112
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 28, 2016, 02:43:22 PM
Peter Finch, actor, was born in London, England 100 years ago today. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Finch
#5113
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 28, 2016, 01:58:40 AM
The Chicago Day Book.  September 28, 1916.
#5114
Politics / Re: The Clinton Trump Debate
September 27, 2016, 06:49:48 PM
Quote from: Zetaspeak on September 27, 2016, 06:37:26 PM
Let's be honest, everybody was looking at Hillary to see if there's any sign of coughing, sneezing or lack of comfort (I am sure Noory would be all over it) but it turns out that Trump was the one sniffing and fidgeting through out as Hillary looked pretty calm and cool.

Did anybody see Hillary take a sip of water during the debate?  I didn't, but I also dozed off here and there.  Pretty remarkable if she didn't need a drink of water during a ninety minute debate, I'll give her that. 
#5115
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 27, 2016, 02:28:06 PM
An interesting video that covers the history of early day tanks...plus it mentions the time period now being covered in this thread.  The late-great author Kenneth Macksey (who served in tanks during WWII) is on hand to offer commentary, as is noted historian Sir John Keegan.  Good video to watch if you've got a spare twenty plus minutes on your hands. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKojQA9TVrc
#5116
Politics / Re: The Clinton Trump Debate
September 27, 2016, 11:07:29 AM
The highlight for me was when Hillary did that funny shoulder jiggle thing.  Kind of sexual in an oddball way. 
#5117
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 27, 2016, 02:34:32 AM
The Tacoma Times, September 27, 1916.
#5118
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 27, 2016, 02:33:53 AM
Everett True, September 27, 1916.
#5119
Random Topics / Re: Music
September 26, 2016, 11:15:49 PM
#5120
Politics / Re: The Clinton Trump Debate
September 26, 2016, 06:24:17 PM
Quote from: GravitySucks on September 26, 2016, 06:20:03 PM
Isn't she like 6 for 6 on coin tosses?

LOL!
#5121
Politics / Re: The Clinton Trump Debate
September 26, 2016, 06:23:43 PM
Quote from: rekcuf on September 26, 2016, 05:24:43 PM
How long will Hillary be able to remain conscious? 90 minutes straight and no breaks? She doesn't have the stamina.

She did okay with her convention acceptance speech which ran over an hour.  I'm sure her 'support group' will have her coming out in fine shape.   
#5122
Politics / Re: The Clinton Trump Debate
September 26, 2016, 06:16:49 PM
Coin toss.  Hillary will be on the right (from our perspective) side of the stage and Donald will be on the left side.  First question goes to Hillary.
#5123
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 26, 2016, 04:28:29 PM
The Battle of Thiepval Ridge (a part of the Battle of the Somme) started on September 26, 1916 and would last for two more days.  British, French and Canadian forces followed (at 12:35 pm) a rolling barrage over the battlefield and into the French town of Thiepval.  Heavy fighting would occur for all three days until the Germans gave up the town.

The British utilized two tanks that managed to proceed across the battlefield.  Observers could see some German soldiers fleeing from them.  The Royal Flying Corps made observation runs over the battlefield, noting the placements of German barbed wire, the locations of trenches and overall German troop movement.  One RFC pilot was able to observe the opening artillery barrage from above.

The Germans came out of it the worse for wear.  Twenty five percent of their artillery broke down and were of no use to them.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Thiepval_Ridge  (photos wikimedia)
#5124
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 26, 2016, 02:51:40 AM
The Evening Star, September 26, 1916.
#5125
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 26, 2016, 02:50:53 AM
The Tacoma Times, September 26, 1916.
#5126
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 26, 2016, 02:49:55 AM
Everett True, September 26, 1916.
#5127
Random Topics / Re: One Hundred Years Ago
September 26, 2016, 02:48:53 AM
Quote from: pate on September 25, 2016, 03:54:19 AM
Is Wilson hear yet, I miss him already...

Is the 2nd part of the Grate Warr hear yet?

Yes, Wilson is here.  He's running for President against Charles Hughes, that bearded guy in some of the cartoons.

Yes, the second half of the Great War was reached in early September, 1916.     
#5128
Politics / Re: Hillary Clinton
September 25, 2016, 10:52:47 PM
#5129
Random Topics / Re: Post Your Favorite Postcards Here.
September 25, 2016, 08:46:16 PM
Quote from: Paper*Boy on September 25, 2016, 07:15:54 PM
Given the same quality, which to collectors prefer - a used postcard (stamp still attached and all that), or unused?

Also, are these from your collection, items found on linked on the internet, or recent acquisitions?

What do you take me for, some kind of Deltiologist or something?  Crazy, huh?..there is actually a word for people who collect postcards.  I will still purchase a postcard every so often but not like I once did in the past.  Years ago, I found myself collecting all types of photographic paper collectables like stereo-views, World War One pics, signed photos from the entertainment industry, German Memorial cards from WWI and for awhile, postcards.  I collected enough of them to fill a 6 by 11 inch storage box and they are the ones that I show on this thread.  Funny, because when I started this thread, I thought that there would be some other BellGabbers out there that might have collected them.  Perhaps there are, and they don't have a scanner?  lol  Anyway, for those who would like to join in on the thread, feel free to utilize postcards that you might locate online.  Aldous posted a 'jackalope' and it was lots of fun to see.  Trostol, albrecht, Evil Twin, Digital Pig, Camazotz Automat and Lt. Uhura have found stuff.  Much appreciated. 

As far as the collectability of postcards go, I think you hit on something when you mentioned the words 'Given the same quality'.  I am by no means an expert on postcards nor have I ever belonged to a Deltiology club, but I think that unused postcards are more valuable than used ones because they are cleaner and unwrinkled, unlike postcards that were sent through the postal service.  The highest grade of a postcard is 'mint' and postcards can only get that term by being unused.  So yeah, the blank ones are best, but I like the ones with stamps and messages on them.  They convey a sense of history as seen not through famous people's eyes, but through the eyes of everyday people who lived from the early 1900's on up to the 1960's. 

Thanks for the great questions, PB.           
#5130
Random Topics / Re: Post Your Favorite Postcards Here.
September 25, 2016, 07:03:38 PM
Finally, another restaurant postcard.  These are among my favorites because it's interesting to see if the places are still there or not.  Also if the establishments (if still there) have changed their appearance or not.

In this case we have The Ship Lantern Inn at Milton, New York.  What a beautiful building.  There looks to be an old colonial style house on the far side with an extended dining area to the back.  This is an unused postcard so no message but the back is very interesting because it shows a ship's model with a note that the restaurant houses the finest collection of miniature ships in the USA.  It also shows an illustration of the U.S.S. Enterprise ship model.

Cool looking place but is it still there?  Yes, and going by it's website, it appears that the house part hasn't changed much at all.  The back dining area seems different though.  There is also an outdoor dining area too that is not visible in the postcard. 

http://shiplanterninn.com/

John Foglia established the restaurant back in 1925 and that white house at the front goes clear back to the Revolutionary War days.  The third generation of Foglias are currently running the place.  Interestingly, Mr Foglia was one of the four original founders of the renowned Chef-Boy-Ar-Dee Company.  Here is a more recent (four years ago) picture of the place.  https://marlborolocalhistory.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/scan0094.jpg

In closing, I should note that a present day order of 'Fresh Thick Cut Veal Shanks Slowly Braised in Pinot Noir, Veal Stock, Vidalia Onions, Leeks, Shallots, and Fine Herbs' would set us back $37.50.

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