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May 12, 1916
Charlevoix County Herald
East Jordan, Charlevoix County, Michigan
What is this article about?
In Sedalia, Mo., Mrs. George Arbuckle receives her first alimony payment as 3,500 oil-soaked pennies in a tin can, incurring 45 cents express fee. She washes them over a week before banking, learning pennies aren't legal tender over 25 cents, and plans to refuse future such payments.
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OILED PENNIES HER ALIMONY
Former "Hubby's" First Payment Is 3,500 in a Tin Can
Sedalia, Mo.-When Mrs. George Arbuckle received her first month's alimony she was forced to pay 45 cents for express charges on the money. And when she opened the package she found an oil can filled with pennies. There were 3,500 of the round red disks, and they were well lubricated by the oil which the can also contained. She spent the best part of a week washing off her alimony and then carted it off to the bank.
Then she learned that she need not have accepted the can of pennies, as cents are not legal tender for amounts over 25 cents. And now Mrs. Arbuckle is on guard for the next month's remittance. If another can of coppers heaves in sight she will stand on her rights with the dignity and refuse to accept it.
Former "Hubby's" First Payment Is 3,500 in a Tin Can
Sedalia, Mo.-When Mrs. George Arbuckle received her first month's alimony she was forced to pay 45 cents for express charges on the money. And when she opened the package she found an oil can filled with pennies. There were 3,500 of the round red disks, and they were well lubricated by the oil which the can also contained. She spent the best part of a week washing off her alimony and then carted it off to the bank.
Then she learned that she need not have accepted the can of pennies, as cents are not legal tender for amounts over 25 cents. And now Mrs. Arbuckle is on guard for the next month's remittance. If another can of coppers heaves in sight she will stand on her rights with the dignity and refuse to accept it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Alimony Pennies
Oil Can Payment
Sedalia Missouri
Divorce Remittance
Legal Tender
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. George Arbuckle
Where did it happen?
Sedalia, Mo.
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. George Arbuckle
Location
Sedalia, Mo.
Story Details
Mrs. Arbuckle receives alimony as 3,500 oil-covered pennies in a can, pays express fee, washes them for a week, banks them, learns she could refuse as not legal tender over 25 cents, and prepares to reject future payments.