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Obituary, Signs of the Times, January, 1949:
Jesse N. Halsted
Jesse N. Halsted, well known signman of Omaha, Nebr., where he was in business for many years, died at Desert Springs, Calif., December 10, after an illness of several years.
At the age of 16 yound Halsted started his career in the sign field. He earned his first money lettering two windows in aluminum bronze. The windows were eight miles away, in another village, but he made on a bicycle on hot day in July and returned with $2.50 in his pocket.
A year later, he entered the Lincoln (Nebr.) Sign Works, where under the guidance of George W. Losey, he learned the trade. Losey later became president of Associated Sign Contractor and Halsted became secretary, elected in August, 1926, serving in that capacity for several years.
In 1915, Halsted opened his own studio in Omaha under the name of Halsted Signs. One of his hobbies was teh building of sub-marines, airplanes, etc., in miniature for advertising purposes. Later, he also operated in connection with his sign business a stree cabinet advertising system in Omaha. Severl years ago, on account of ill health, Halsted sold his Omaha business and went to Desert Hot Springs, Calif.k where he opened an art studio.
In 1927, Halsted prepared a book for the sign industry, called "Modern Ornament & Design." He was also a frequent contributor to ST.
Burial was had in the Inglewood mausoleum, Los Angeles. Surviving are Mrs. Halsted and their son, Hal Fl Halsted, of Seattle, Wash.
Jesse Halsted was one of the best liked men in the sign field. He scored a financial success for himself in his business in Omaha but nevertheless found time to serve the sign industry and its members. He shed a glowing light on progress and improvement in teh industry and the sign industry profited greatly through his efforts.
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