james m cain Born: 1 July 1892
Birthplace: Annapolis, Maryland
Died: 27 October 1977
Best Known As: Author of The Postman Always Rings Twice
Adalbert John Volck Adalbert J. Volck (1828 - 1912) was a dentist, political cartoonist, and caricaturist born in Bavaria. He was known for supporting the Confederacy during the American Civil War, doing so through his political cartoons (below), smuggling items for the Confederate army, and personally assisting President Jefferson Davis by acting as a courier.
Volck was also known for his work on porcelain restoration techniques in dentistry.