May 2, 2026
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The Treaty of Bern
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An international treaty signed at Bern, Switzerland, in 1874 was the culmination of decades of work done by postal authorities in nearly two dozen countries. To greater appreciate the Treaty of Bern, the postcard collector needs to draw from personal experience. If you have examined an early foreign postcard you have likely found some with
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John Huyler loved candy. He made candy and he sold candy. He was a quiet man when it came to personal affairs. He spoke little of his accomplishments and even less about his vast fortune, there was no doubt that he was a savvy and shrewd businessman who used his business skills and his work ethic to become one of New York’s richest men.