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Purported Khedive Necklace Duty And Mysterious Value
The article discusses Congress joint resolution on the Khedive of Egypt's gift to Mrs. Fitch, clarifying that the necklace remains at the New York Custom House and duties must be paid before delivery. It notes disputes over appraisal, cites the Jewe rs' Circular estimate of value, and mentions Cape off color diamonds and potential misperceptions about duty. It also includes other historical notes on Cheshire cheese production, poultry yields, beet sugar contracts, and old lordly household details.
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