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1. 10 Yen, Japanese Currency, c. 1941-1945 - Money

   Japanese currency from the World War II era. 10 yen. The front side has a large building that resembles a capital and around the building, there is the number "10" in English and Japanese. On the right side, there is Japanese script, and, in the background, there is a bird and butterfly with flowers. The number "1163822" is written in red in two places. The backside reads "Nippon" (formal way of pronouncing the native name of Japan) in the left c...

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2. 1000 Won, Korean Currency, c. 1950-1953 - Money

   Korean currency from the Korean War. 1000 Won. During that period, Chinese was used on the bills, which is evident on this currency. The green ink of the bill is printed on yellowing paper with light pink swirls on one side. A photograph of a man is in the circle on the left side of the bill. The number "66" has been stamped twice in red ink. The opposite side of the bill reads "The Bank of Korea" along the top and "1000 Won" underneath it.

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3. 250 Parlor Tricks or Magic Made Easy, 1929 - Pamphlet

   Ivory-colored, 15 page booklet entitled "250 Parlor Tricks or Magic Made Easy." It was published by Dorn Book Company, 417 Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL. The picture on the front cover is a black illustration of a magician in a tuxedo with doves flying out of a receptacle. The booklet contains instructions for various magic tricks. The front and back covers have advertisements.

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4. 25th Anniversary of the Twin Towers Church Pamphlet, 1923 - Program

   Pamphlet from the 25th Anniversary of the Twin Towers Church. The cover reads: "Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the Orland Park Methodist Episcopal Church, June 23, 1923." On the cover, there is a picture of the church. The eight-page pamphlet includes a history of the church, a program, historical dates, a list of committees, and a roster of members.

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5. 50th Jubilee of the Evangelical Lutheran Christ Congregation, 1938 - program

   A. Program printed on yellow paper for the 50th Jubilee of the Evangelical Lutheran Christ Congregation of Orland Park. There is a picture of the church on the front cover. The church history is on pages three and four. B. Invitation to attend the 50th Jubilee is typed on a card with the dates, times, and speakers included.

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6. Acceptance of Hazel Brown's Resignation for District 135, 1974 - Letter

   Typed letter on white letterhead paper for Orland School District 135. At the far left top, there is a small map of Orland Park, which is noted as the "Golf Center of the World." The letter is addressed to Mrs. Brown from Norbert Jerling, who accepts her resignation dated May 6, 1974.

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7. Acknowledgement of Communication to John Humphrey, 1931 - Postcard

   Acknowledgement of communication postcard from the U.S. Post Office that is addressed to John Humphrey and is postmarked February 16, 1931. It is listed as "Form H-22." On the back, it states that his communication to Paul Porter (his significant other) has been received.

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8. Advertisement for Agricultural Implementations, 1893 - Advertisement

   Advertisement pamphlet. The cover and back are seafoam green with green text and illustrations. On the front, there is a picture of a farmer with a hat and beard. The text reads: "Parlin & Overndorff Co., manufacturers, Canton, ILL." The inside has black ink text on ivory paper. It features the benefits of the plow for dealers and farmers, and lists the branch houses. The back cover has an illustration of a farmer on the Canton Clipper Tricycle, ...

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9. Advertisement for Agricultural Implements, 1893 - Advertisement

   Postcard advertisement for Brooks and Strong, the agents for the Old Reliable Schuttler Wagon and Dealers in Farming Implements, Buggies, Belting, etc., in Joliet, IL. The front of the card has a colorful illustration of farm buildings, animals, and a green wagon with red wheels. On the back, the text reads: "Brooks & Strong, Agents for the 'Old Reliable Schuttler Wagon, and dealers in hardware, stoves, iron, nails and steel, Farming Implemen...

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10. Advertisement for Agricultural Implements, 1893 - Advertisement

    Brochure advertisement for agricultural implements. On the front cover, there is a colorful illustration of a farmer riding a New American Cultivator that is drawn by two horses. The back cover has an illustration of the "New American Harrow and Seeder." The tag line reads "Sow all kinds of grain." The interior pages show stalk cutting and bean harvester attachments.

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11. Advertisement for Agricultural Implements, 1893 - Advertisement

    Advertising brochure on cardstock that opens to 11". It is folded in half, then again into quarters. The cover page has a colorful illustration of a barn with four horses, a farmer, and chickens. The text reads: "Adriance Platt and Co., Works: Poughkeepsie, N.Y." In a circle next to the top text, it reads: "Office: 165 Greenwich St. New York." At the bottom of the cover, the text reads: "'Adriance' Binders, Reapers, 'Adriance Buckeye' Mowers." It...

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12. Advertisement for Agricultural Implements, 1893 - Advertisement

    Advertisement type of postcard. One side is in color and is featuring the Schuttler and Hotz Wagon. The wagon bed is green with a raised spring seat and red wheels. In the lower left corner, there is an illustration of the1883 Prize Steer, Black Prince. Backside is blank.

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13. Advertisement for Agricultural Implements, 1893 - Advertisement

    Brochure advertisement with a colorful illustrations on the cover. The cover shows a Renaissance-era dressed man reclining in a chair and dreaming of the world and Chicago. At the bottom of the page, the text reads: "Compliments of The Warder, Bushnell and Glessner Co." The next page has text that reads: "The Warder, Bushnell & Glessner Company. Sole manufacturers of Champion Mowers and Binders. Principle Offices: Springfield, Ohio, Chicago ILL. ...

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14. Advertisement for Agricultural Implements, 1893 - Advertisement

    Advertisement postcard for Schuttler and Hotz. The front has a color illustration of a Schuttler wagon. The wagon has green seats with red wheels. The right side of card has an illustration of a steer: Prize Steer Glick. Across the top, the text reads: "American Fat Stock Show 1887." Backside is blank.

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15. Advertisement for Austen's Forest Flower Cologne, c. 1890s - Advertisement

    An advertisement for "Forest Flowers" cologne. The front has a color illustration of two children standing behind a pedestal that says "Forest Flowers." In between the two kids, there is a cologne bottle. The boy has his arm wrapped around the neck of the bottle. Both kids are holding baskets of flowers, and they are dressed in bright colors with light-colored hair. The back has back text advertising Chas. Brooks' store and the cologne.

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16. Advertisement for Buckingham's Dye for Whiskers and Hall's Sicilian Hair Renewer, c. 1890s - Advertisement

    The card has two advertisements. The front has an advertisement for Buckingham's Dye for Whiskers. Over the text, there is a man with a full, dark beard. On the other side, there is a man with a grey beard and text that reads: "Before using." The card folds, so it goes from a man with a grey beard to a dark-colored beard. On the back, there is an advertisement for "Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer" that promises to renew hair to the origina...

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17. Advertisement for Carter's Little Liver Pills, c. 1890s - Advertisement

    Cream-colored card/advertisement with red ink. It is for Carter's Little Liver Pills that "always cure sick headache." There is an image of a little boy and girl dancing on the front. On the back, it reads: "Sick Headache Positively Cured by Carter's Little Liver Pills. We Mean Cured, Not Merely Relieved." There is a long paragraph of text in blue ink. The pills also allegedly cure "all forms of Billousness, prevent Constipation and Dyspepsia...

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18. Advertisement for Carter's Little Nerve Pills, c. 1870-1900 - Advertisement

    Advertisement for Carter's Little Liver Pills that is on a cream-colored card with blue ink. The front has an image of two women with one behind the other woman. The woman in the front is wearing a white dress with a ruffle on the bottom. She is holding a closed umbrella and wearing a wide-brimmed hat with flowers. The woman behind her is leaning to the left with her hand on the front woman's arm. She is frowning and wearing all black. Both women...

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19. Advertisement for Cressler's Fragrant Balm, c. 1890s - Advertisement

    An advertisement for Cressler's Fragrant Balm. The front is an illustrated postcard with a girl in a yellow dress and hat. There is a cat sitting on a table, also with a hat. There are flowers on the bottom left of the postcard. The back of the card recommends various uses for the balm. Cressler's Wild Rose Tooth Powder is also advertised on the back.

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20. Advertisement for Dr. Haas' Horse and Cattle Remedies, c. 1890s - Advertisement

    Color illustrated picture postcard of an advertisement for Dr. Haas' Horse and Cattle Remedies. The front is an illustration of six sickly horses on the left and five healthy horses on the right. The healthy horses have yellow boxes that read "Dr. Haas." At the top of the card, the text reads: "Dr. Haas' Horse & Cattle Remedies." At the bottom of the card, the text reads: "To the rescue." On the back of the card, the text details the uses of the ...

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