Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 April 1901 — Worn in a Ring. [ARTICLE]

Worn in a Ring.

An American recently returned from abroad describes a novel invention in the way of a master key. While visiting at a country place lie was surprised to see the host unlock the gateway with a small key. which was hidden in his seal ling, and further was surprised when the host unlocked his secretary with the same key. The American was curious to know something about the key, and was told it unlocked ever}’ door In the house, including the ■wine cellar, the eases and the closets. But this key was the only one that would do this. The butler’s key unlocked his domain, the housekeeper’s key hers, hut they could not unlock each other's. The master key was the only one for all. As he wore it in a ring, he would always have it with him.