A notable urban leader of the efficiency-oriented Progressive Movement, Smith was known for achieving a wide range of reforms as governor in the 1920s. He was also linked to the notorious Tammany Hall machine that controlled Manhattan politics; he was a strong opponent of prohibition. 
apply the principles of mass production and large teamwork to the process of invention, and therefore is often credited with the creation of the first industrial research laboratory.
carriage,” a three-wheeled, steam-powered vehicle whose first test drive roused a terrible commotion in the neighborhood. He later established the basic pattern for the Detroit automobile industry.
until 1936.
Eliphalet Remington (1793-1861), was born in Suffield, Connecticut. He was a blacksmith and at age 23, he hand-made a revolutionary sporting rifle using a firing mechanism bought from a dealer, producing the barrel himself from scrap iron in his smithing shop
policies that he implemented in conducting total war against the Confederate States. Military historian Basil Liddell Hart famously declared that Sherman was "the first modern general." He is also known for his "March to the Sea.".
J. Paul Getty (1892-1976), businessman and noted art collector, became one of the richest people in the world. Check, 1941-49 issued to various Getty relatives.
J. Paul Getty (1892-1976), businessman and noted art collector, became one of the richest people in the world.
The five founders of 3M financed the company to mine mineral for grinding wheel abrasives. Like many others in the early 1900’s, 3M’s founders incorporated first and investigated later. In the face of failure, they persevered and turned an investment into a lucrative venture. John Dwan and Henry S. Bryan both sign as officers at front of this 1903 Minnesota stock.
ney in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Henry S.Bryan, autographs, 3M Founder and first president, Chief of Motive Power at the Duluth and Iron Range Railroad.
We occasionally see one of the bonds issued and signed in 1866 by Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, erstwhile President of Mexico. They are interesting pieces, and always attract strong demand and a good price. The design of the bonds is very similar to that of US Government Bonds of the period, doubtless not a coincidence.
worthiness must have appeared uncertain, to say the least. The bonds seen are uncancelled. To give confidence to investors, the bonds carry a reference to the State, City, and County of New York - but inspection shows this is only a notary’s declaration - and a large but entirely unwarranted heading “United States of America.” Repayment was promised for 1868, but was dependent on Santa Anna’s return to power, which never happened. Most were presumably destroyed by disappointed investors.
e difficult to authenticate, per dollar spent, they are often not a good value, the historic significance has been severed and usually will never be known..gif)
Back in 1981, the most valuable collectible stock sold for $3,000. This same railroad stock signed by Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt now sells for $12,000. Stocks currently sell for as much as $130,000. Compare this record price to other collectibles.
