Record Prices at London Auction Highlight Art Wealth
Prices soared in London where Sir Joshua Reynolds portrait of Lady Betty Delme and her children sold for 11 000 guineas at Christie's. The Duchess of Devonshire by Gainsborough drew 10 100 guineas, while a Raphael from the Dudley collection fetched about 2 060 guineas.
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Phewres
London
Christie's
Joshua Reynolds
Betty Delme
Earl of Cardisle
Engrayvinga
Pulneas
Charles Werteheimer
Charles Werteheimer, A Dealer, For 11,600 Guineas. the Famous “Duchess of
Fragmented OCR Military Scene with Names and Prices
The text fragment describes chaotic street scenes with references to ranks, phalanxes, and a charge. It mentions CHALRIAS causing kneeling ranks and Glenn's Sulphur Beau, plus a scolding wife and a commander abandoning her for peace. Ancient cavalry supported infantry in pursuit.
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Elty Iife
Glenn
Eulphur
Tlayon
Time for Picking Fruit and Farm Tips From the Press
Practical notes on choosing when to pick fruits like pears apples grapes and bananas and how cold dry storage affects ripening. The piece also covers crop rotation harvester use disc harrows corn and wheat planning and tips on hog feed and barn cat usefulness.
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Kenown
Germantown
Prass
Louis Republc
Shark bout to deep water ends wild Kanaka tug of war
A traveler recounts a battle royal between a large shark and two Kanakas off Sandwich Islands. The men grab the shark by the tail and pull toward shore, only to be forced back as the shark twists free and escapes to deep water amid splashing and shouts.
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Teiland
Imanalas
English Dowagers and Manners in London Society
A writer denounces declining etiquette in British upper circles. He cites ballroom behavior, chaperones, and crowding in drawing rooms, noting chattering patrons and improving trends in public ceremonial life. He targets the new manners as a moral drift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Great Britain
London
Saya
Ronnnova
English buyer ships toads to Britain via London market
In Trimble and Tann areas English gentleman Frank Eaton purchases local toads for shipping to London. Toads sell for 2 cents each, packed in airhole boxes with no food provided, yet Eaton claims they can live for months without sustenance.
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England
Trimble
Tann
Frank Eaton
London
Great Britain
Eaton
Brown Bread Coffee for Invalids
To Make Brown trend Coffer, to prepare brown bread coffee for an invalid take acme pieras and costs of brown bread and dry them in a slow oven until thoroughly hard and crisp. Place them in a tmecta and pound them. Then pour boiling water over them and let them soak for about fifteen minutes. This, when strained carefully, is very acceptable to invalids who are tired of ordinary drinks. Crust coffee is made in the same way with white bread substituted for brown.
Blind Dog Dash Aged Seventeen In Philadelphia
The oldest known Philadelphia dog is Dash a seventeen year old setter owned by S Murray Mitchell Though blind he navigates to destinations and barks to express needs He recognizes his master and seeks affection in crowds The Times notes his special dog sense and loyalty indicating a remarkable companion for an aging pet
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Philadelphia
Dash
S. Murray Mitchell
Syrup of Figs Promises Health Benefits and Purity
Knowledge links comfort and health to Syrup of Figs claiming it cleanses the system without weakening organs. The remedy purports to help colds headaches fevers and constipation by acting on kidneys liver and bowels. Sold by druggists in 50c and 2.00 bottles and manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co with its name on every package.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Mys
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Oregon
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Drigelsta
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Gwe
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Lectric Belt Co
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New York
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U.S. Gov’t
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