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491. The Eastern

Description:
November 1918 issue of the Eastern High School student magazine containing fiction, poetry, essays, editorials, jokes and school news. The cover is blue with the title and the schools coat of arms printed in red, dark blue, and black.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Education

492. Social Service Department of the Children's Free Hospital. Detroit, Michigan, 1916

Description:
17 page booklet bound in a grey paper cover with purple print containing the "Annual Report of the Social Service Director, 1915," "Treasurer's Report of Social Service Department, 1915," and "Report on the Ways and Means Committee of the Babies Convalescent Home, detailing the status of patients, expenditures, outings, and donations to the Children's Free Hospital.
Date Issued:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Medical/Dental/Pharmaceutical

493. Two-sided trade card printed on beige cardstock advertising the treatment of "chronic, nervous, complicated diseases of men and woman," such as "blood disorders, skin diseases, rheumatism, ulcers, and problems of liver, stomach, heart, bowels, bladder, lungs, and kidneys at the Griswold Medical Office at 1260 Griswold Street

Description:
Two-sided trade card printed on beige cardstock advertising the treatment of "chronic, nervous, complicated diseases of men and woman," such as "blood disorders, skin diseases, rheumatism, ulcers, and problems of liver, stomach, heart, bowels, bladder, lungs, and kidneys at the Griswold Medical Office at 1260 Griswold Street. A schedule for the 1923 Detroit Tigers season is printed on the verso.
Date Issued:
1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Medical/Dental/Pharmaceutical

494. City Hall and Majestic Building, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Black and white postcard showing an elevated view of City Hall and the Majestic Building from the Pontchartrain Hotel. Above the City Hall entrance is a large "WELCOME" sign.
Date Issued:
1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

495. Sweet Little Caraboo

Description:
Sheet music for the song "Sweet Little Caraboo", words by Edward Laska, music by Thos. W. Kelly, published by Whitney-Warner Publishing Co. Cover illustration by Starmer.
Date Issued:
1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Music

496. One accounting report for "Messrs.[?] Richmond & Backus."

Description:
One accounting report for "Messrs.[?] Richmond & Backus." The report is handwritten in black ink on a sheet of white linen ledger paper that has light blue lines and columns. It lists dates, items, and costs and is signed near the lower right corner: "Rec. Payt., B. Vernor, --. J. Vernier." A two-cent U.S. Internal Revenue stamp has been affixed to the lower left corner of the page and is dated "Aug. 24, 1870," in black handwritten text. The stamp features a red and white engraved design with a bust of George Washington at the center.
Date Issued:
1870-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Business/Stores/Retail

497. Dossin's invoice for empty containers shipped to the Valentin Blatz Brewing Company, dated August 6, 1923

Description:
Dossin's invoice for empty containers shipped to the Valentin Blatz Brewing Company, dated August 6, 1923. "Onood" is handwritten beside each entry in the fields intended for prices. "Make Checks Payable, E.J. Dossin, High Grade Food Products and Carbonated Beverages," is printed in the invoice's header, and "Dossin's Pure Horse Radish is Grated Fresh Every Day," is printed on the verso beneath the space for listing returns.
Date Issued:
1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Business/Stores/Retail

498. Road Map of Oakland County Showing Proposed Construction Under Bond Issue

Description:
One map entitled "Road Map of Oakland County Showing Proposed Construction Under Bond Issue." The color map shows the names of cities, towns, and townships throughout the county as well as existing and proposed roads. Section numbers are also shown for each township. The map indicates various roads that were to be built as part of a "Two Mill Tax (1916)" and a separate primary and secondary bond issue. The names of Road Commission officials are listed at the top of the map: "John A. Adams, Thomas Lytle, Robert Garner" and "M. DeGlopper, Eng'r.; F. B. Babcock, Clerk; S. C. Rogers, Deputy Clerk."
Date Issued:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
General History

499. Where That Rag Time River Flows

Description:
Sheet music for the song "Where That Rag Time River Flows", by J. R. Shannon, published by Grinnell Bros. The Tierney Four are featured on the cover.
Date Issued:
1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Music

500. Office, Theodore H. Eaton

Description:
Handwritten letter from Theodore H. Eaton (on his letterhead) to Charles C. Trowbridge, dated March 7, 1864. The linen paper is light blue with lines, is folded in half, and has no watermark. There is a small embossed shield emblem in the upper left corner.
Date Issued:
1864-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Business/Stores/Retail