Unclear mixed world notes on trade and science
A disparate string of items notes German control of shipping, gold coin standards, lemon acidity, a Neustadt reindeer bone find, New York schooling size, Ascension Island cable link, France wine exports, British arms costs, Celtic ship loading limits, U.S. gold coin totals, French India population drift, American rail imports to Mexico, peronos borer distress in wine regions, Swiss steamboat child fares, hair fashion as class indicator, European arms spending, St Angelo fresco work, Spain stove can construction, York Press on months, alcohol effects on a geranium plant.
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Nrinesburg
Neustadt
New York
Ascension Island
South Atlantic
Sierra Leone
France
Wade
Celtic
New York Harbor
India
Mexico
United States
Medina
Yucatan
Switzerland
As of Europe
St. Angelo
Koike
Pinturrichio
Borgia
Julius III II
Spain
York Press
Julius Corsar
Augustus
Eptember
Trade Jargon and Odd Dozens in Potteries History
The piece describes the earthenware trade in Staffordshire with varied dozen sizes and prices. It notes terms like Jugs and Pitchers, mentions unusual units such as twenty and eighteen in trade, and cites peculiar trade language among potters. It also references a baker’s dozen of eighteen and a publisher’s dozen of nineteen, highlighting idiosyncratic counting in the craft.
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Staffordshire
Thames Ditton Tale of Laughter Saving a Lady
An 1860s Thames Ditton episode recounts a servant entering a room and tripping over a clothes horse. His clumsy stumble caused the old patient to laugh, the quinzy breaking as a result, and she later credited the moment with her long life and gratitude.
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Wrge
Thames Ditton
Tanaill Punch Promises Spring Fever Prevention
A vivid ad notes a Tanaill Punch as a handy prevention for spring fever. It claims the beverage makes you happy and contented and urges readers to try it this morning. Sold by Jexlors and Flat Top Grocery Company with distributors listed.
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Jexlors
Flat Top Grocery Company
Vistritiotors
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South Bluefield
Patitead
Madea
Vitaliy
Verve Tonto
J. L. Crock
Nortoln & Wortorn
I Mma
Virginia
Evely Hermless
Atail Drug
Carey
Ty Bluefield
Pharm
Yenr
Hawkins
Stiasart
Angest Ino Rere
Jharet In
J. Wier
Buckhannon
W. Va
Tally
Cardus
Old Henry
Henry
Radford Wake
Ick & Works
Tip Top
Common Ric and Press
CG. R. Whitworth
Railroad Avenue
Bluefield
Bank of France
R.T Edwards
Rock Norgers
Fist National Bank
West Virginia
Ceca
Pe Rouse
Furnit
Tual Paperausteney
Eck Ahai Miney Roscove
Ieeeanption Fund
Aik Wits
Rita
Dad
Sal 'Hank
National Liars Trust
Sana
Creas Sorel
Sounty
Moreen
Pollock
Cashieey
A.hoorma
N. Ps
Mocei Loon
Beano’ Sawn
Jowrm Sa
Direste
G. C. B. Pocahontas
Pocationtas
The
United States Navy
Castner, Curran & Butuird
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Penna
Kily
Ineirnsts
Edwin Mann
First National Bank of
Kent
Daapier
Excesion Tamerine Company
Bland St. Mercant Tailors
D.ard N
Schnurman
Iluefield, W. VA
West Virginia Heating & Plumbing Co
W. A. Bodell
Bluefield Branch
Bland Street
Bluefield Water Works; and Improvement Company
Geo
H. Hill
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