From: "MPCgram" To: Subject: mpcgram 1093 Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 9:26 PM ============================================= MPC GRAM ============================================= Covering the entire World of Military Numismatics Series 005 - Number 1093 Wednesday January 28, 2004 Adjusted Service Bonds By Larry, ski, Profski, Smulczenski That was a wonderful article by David Klinger about the Adjusted Service Bonds and WWI bonus. Congratulations to him for a great piece of sleuthing. In response to his question at the end of the article, I confess to knowing of one of the bonds that resides in Northwest Florida. Unfortunately, this one is in pretty bad shape, in fact, that is an understatement because if you listen very closely, you can hear it bark. I keep it in a kennel with others that have the well-known reputation of "contaminating the rest of the collection,"-- far away from the good stuff. I doubt if Steve would have this one encapsulated nor would Al think about giving it a number grade (if he did, it would be in the minus range). That has to tell you a little about the grade of this piece. It was torn along the center fold thru Jackson's vignette and so some would-be conservator put a piece of tape over the tear. Over time the glue from the tape has leached out to cover the entire vignette and when you hold the item up to the light you see that the paper is now transparent which was a trademark of this old tape. Additionally, all the red in the serial number, the 3% statement and the seal is gone. It was either left out in the sun for a long period of time or exposed to some harsh chemical. The red was once there, because under close examination, there are traces of red showing. The item came from the Philippines, so this may explain some of the harsh environment it has been exposed to. We could also surmise that this belonged to a WWI vet who retired in the P.I. having married a Filipina wife. The vet could have died and she, not knowing what to do with this old certificate, peddled it off to one of the local dealers. I picked it up at one of the monthly numismatic auctions in Manila for a couple of bucks. I have seen some of these bonds in auction catalogs, during the last couple of years. The only one I could put my finger on though was the Smythe Auction at the Strasburg Stock, Bond and Currency Show of March 2002. Lot 1153 of this auction had one of the ASB's offered at $500-750. This is in the ballpark of what the one David illustrated went for. Again, good job David. ============================================= Editorial/opinion ============================================= I mentioned yesterday that the weather has been bad here. Cold. I mean COLD. That is not such a big deal, but there was a twist yesterday and today. Last night there was a thunderstorm. That is very unusual in January. I do not know enough about the science of it to comment, but it is unusual. That continued today when the power went out for about a minute. Now for the numismatic connection. There were quite a few messages on my machine that were sent to message heaven. If you had an important message on my machine to which I had not responded, please call or email again. Sorry about the inconvenience. ============================================= MAIL CALL ============================================= Dear Editor, Radar notes in MPC and AMC are scarce. I have been fortunate to have had two MPC radar notes, they're with new owners. I have recently acquired a Japan AMC 10 Sen "B" RADAR note. It will be on display at my table, along with the rest of the pack, at the MPCFest V. David Dear Gram, Just was reading David Klinger's article from Gram 1091 concerning Adjusted Service Bonds. My father-in law served in WWI. and when he passed away, I went through all of his paperwork. I retained many items, but I also have two different forms concerning Adjusted Service Bonds. These are interim receipt for adjusted service bonds surrendered for payment. The form is for payment request and one was submitted at the Post Office in Fort Dodge, Iowa on September 10, 1936 for one Adjusted Service Bond # 1000140 for $50. The other was submitted on June 14, 1936 for four Adjusted Service Bonds # 1000143 through 1000146 for a total value of $200. It indicates the postmaster at Des Moines, Iowa would make payment a check drawn on the Treasure of the United States in full payment. I also have a chit book that was issued to him while he was serving in France. Marv Greetings First gram in many moons received. Thanks! George Cuhaj KP Dear Editor, The following dealers have requested tables at the MPCFest V first "official" bourse on Friday March 5, 2004 noon until 7PM. 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