Guineas and Pounds Money Caste in England
A discussion of how English money uses guineas for professional fees and pounds for labor payments. The piece explains the social meaning behind payments to doctors, lawyers, teachers, and clergy, and how editors sometimes pay in pounds and guineas.
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England
Tom Smith
Britain
Money in Guineas and Pounds Across British Life
The New York Sun notes quirks of British currency use where artists and jewellers are paid in guineas while directors are paid in pounds or sovereigns. It cites Whistler and a host of etiquette rules about money, noting rare payments in minted gold and gold coin habits in clubs and wagers.
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James MacNeill Whistler
Whistler
London
Bank of England
Monte Carlo
Bridge
New York Sun
The Aged and Infirm One Tale From England
The Leldane family of England is discussed as a noted tin family. The current head recounts a tale about an elder, infirm servant recognized by a clergyman. A long walk with a clerical friend exhausts the clergyman who falls asleep and struggles to awaken for religious service in London.
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Leldane
England
Hig An
Amd
Kaldane
Prefenity of His Profession Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a discussion titled Prefenity of His Profession with garbled phrases and missing context. No identifiable people or organizations form a clear, reportable item.
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Cho Gs Chot Skvttife
All Around Auctioneers Public Notice
A fragmented ad notes auctioneers Magtish, Tolland and German speaking services. Contact Mo Vanwrr LL and W. Vanwyk for engagement details and to maximize proceeds.
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Mo Vanwrr, LL
W. Vanwyk
Bawa
Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills Praised by Patient
A LeRoy Illinois resident reports relief from years of constipation after using Dr Miles Nerve and Liver pills. The testimonial claims gradual restoration of natural bowel function without griping, noting wide use among women and children and availability from druggists nationwide.
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Dr. Miles
Dray Service Offers Prompt Transport and Relocation
A notice announces ready availability for all drayage and transferring tasks. The provider invites inquiries about partial or full service, emphasizing prompt handling of entrusted work and a willingness to negotiate terms.
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Mec
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