Royal legacy brings reward to London carddriver's wife
Story traces a 1651 King Charles II payment through the Pend erel line from the Battle of Worcester to a modern claimant. Mrs Cassin adopted a four year old girl left destitute by a late relative and won a royal pension transfer and guardianship worth over 900 pounds plus nearly 1 a week in annuity and the role of guardian.
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Holland
Worcester
Charles II
Richard Penderel
Casin
London
Messrs. Petoh and Co
Laving
Pendorel
John Penderel
Cehildren
Interview Reveals Morgan’s Grudging Wit at Sea
A reporter recalls trying to interview J Pierpont Morgan. Morgan refuses politely until a private moment in his cabin yields a revealing exchange. The scene ends with a terse, telling quote about facing America’s troubles.
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J. Pierpont Morean
Utyle
Europe
Mr. Morgan
New York
America
Morgan
Orbin
Sid
By-Products of the Meat Packing Housess
The article surveys what happens to animals after slaughter, detailing how bones yield buttons and handle materials, glycerine and soap are produced, gelatin and edible products are refined, and various by products become medicines and household goods. It notes vast operations with about fifteen million animals annually on premises near a square mile, valued at around two million pounds.
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America
Bullock
Masham
Why Scotchmen Wear Kilts
The tale recalls George Grifith's sharp temper and disdain for Scots stewards aboard an Atlantic liner. A Highlander steward defends his role, arguing a Scot should not be treated with disrespect. A joke surfaces that kilts hide tired feet from working through tight spaces.
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George Grifith
Grilith
Andrew
Pearleen promises washing savings and fabric care claims
An advertisement touts Pearleen as a modern washing aid saving four hours of labor and fuel weekly, doubling clothes life by avoiding rubbing. It claims gentle use on delicate fabrics, offers £10 reward if it underperforms, and invites readers to test it via sample packets from The Golden Pearleen Co. Melbourne.
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Mindite
Pesarleen
THE
Golden Prarleen CO
Elizabeth St
Melbourne
Saving money the habit that cuts waste and fear
The piece argues saving is learned by habit not fortune. It cites Rosebery Lawson and Emerson and recounts anecdotes of people starting with small sums. A Berlin economist notes small amounts can yield large gains, while Gladstone urges focusing on making the most of money once earned.
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Vaughan
Denn Lole
Eles
Lord Rosebery
Wilfrid Lawson
Wan &O
Eimerson
Samuel
Berlin
Barney Barnato
Gladstone
Sunlight Oil Cake Prompts Winter Egg Binges
Mrs Florence Thompson reports that feeding Sunlight Oil Cake to twelve hens produced nine eggs per day all winter, starting soon after starting the feed. The letter urges poultry keepers to use the product for reliable winter laying and directs readers to Lever Brothers Limited Sydney for a booklet.
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J. E. Norris
Burwood
Fuller
Lever Brothers Limited
Sydney
Florence Thompson
Lever
Brothers Limited
Stocking Wisdom: Honest Craft in Small Things
The note counsels that greatness is rare but all can be true and faithful in small tasks. It gives a meat making tip: use one pint water per pound of meat and add a pint extra for juiciness. It reads as practical guidance for careful daily work.
Meteor and Fog Difference Playful Riddle
A quip compares a meteor to fog as a clever pair of wordplay. The line hints at one falling beyond reach and the other fading into mist, using a rhyme to contrast celestial and earthly mist.
Miner Survives Roof Collapse by Taking Shelter
About a year ago a Rhondda Valley coal miner faced a sudden roof fall. With no escape, he crawled beneath a iron-banded tub used as a shelter. The roof collapsed moments later but he was found unharmed except for a cramped feeling after rescuers moved the debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhondda Valley
Ina Triei
House of Refuge
Stay at Home Mary Faces Political Pressure
In a domestic moment she contemplates politics while he warns of relentless cartoon scrutiny. He jokes about her hair, clothing, and public image, and she sighs that she will stay home to keep the home life pleasant.
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London County Council
Paris
Sir William
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