Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 July 1898 — Uncle Sam’s Treasure Box. [ARTICLE]

Uncle Sam’s Treasure Box.

Did you ever hear of the treasures of the United States? Stored away in one of the vaults of the United States treasury are precious stones, rare perfumes. Jeweled swords and other articles of historic and Intrinsic value that have been collecting for years. Among the most prized treasures of the collection are a bottle of gems and a vial lined with almost priceless attar of roses. Tradition has it that the jewels are also of very great value. They were presented to President Martin Vsn Buren by the imaum of Muscat In 1839. Many of the swords have gold hilts set with gems, and commemorate great military events.