Origin of the word staple in medieval English commerce
The term staple, used for chief export items, began in 13th century England with wool leather skins lead and tin. Merchants known as the staple handled duties, towns hosted the staple, and by 1353 Westminster hosted a thriving trade hub attracting many traders. The staple defined goods duly appraised and taxed.
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England
Edward II
Netherlands
Antwerp
St. Omer's
Bruges
Brussels
Louvain
Mecklin
Calais
Westminster
Holborni
Regular church services listed for Baptist and M E Churches
Baptist Church announces regular services including Sunday School and preaching at 10 30 morning and 8 00 evening with a 6 30 P M prayer service for the B Y P U Also a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 00. M E Church offers Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with class meeting at noon and Wednesday prayer meeting Epworth League at 6 45 All are cordially invited.
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I Epworth League
POS and CO Dealers in Cattle and Hogs
POS and CO operate as cattle and hog dealers with offices at the Farmers and Merchants Bank and the New American House. Phone 51 for inquiries and purchases.
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POS & CO
The
Farmers and Merchants Bank
New American House
A few cards of soft dry wood available
Short notice advertisement states a few cards of soft dry wood are available and invites readers to call the Chronicle office for information.
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Chronicle Office
For Sale Private Sale of Bay Driving Horse and Equipment
Seven year old bay driving horse suitable for any lady to drive. Also included are a nearly unused delving wagon, a top tone buggy, a Portland cutter new, a strand sleigh with bells, a single harness set, an ample harness, a saddle and bridle. All together in one lot.
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Portland
Millet Influence Shapes Peasant Life In Art
The article asserts Millet aimed to depict the fundamental side of laboring people rather than sentimental scenes, focusing on the four seasons and the drama of toil. It cites Castagnary on the Reaper and notes Millet’s seriousness, master draftsman skill, and influence on painters like L Hermitte and Israels who portray peasants with sympathy and understanding.
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Millet
Lis
Castagnary
Reaper
Miller
Michael Angelo
L'Hermitte
Israels
St. Nicholas
The British Sneaker and the Speaker’s Privileges
The London Chronicle notes the speaker of the house of commons enjoys a lordly Westminster residence a £5000 salary £100 stationery two hogsheads of claret and 2000 ounces of plate plus precedence over other commoners. An 1689 act set lords commissioners of the great seal not being peers to take place next after peers and the speaker.
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House of Commons
Westminster Palace
Great Seal
Peers of the Realm
London Chronicle
An Eye Tent Sparks Perception Test
A short piece explains that with one eye covered a person tends to miss a candle's flame placed nearby. With both eyes open the distance and direction alignment happens instantly, illustrating how binocular vision differs from monocular sight.
Curious tablecloth owned by German emperor presented by Sleswick-Holstein women
A German emperor owns a curious tablecloth given long ago by the women of Sleswick-Holstein. It is richly worked with moral maxims such as Do not believe all you hear and First weigh and consider. The piece includes lines urging caution with drink and defense of homeland.
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Sleswick-Holstein
Tramp and Lady Interaction Reveals Plainspoken Woman Tone
In a clipped exchange, a tramp presses a doorbell and addresses a woman as a plain, tired speaker. The woman resists endless pleading and asserts her plainness, ending with a terse, resolved stance.
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Mia
Usta
Train Times and Contacts for Des Moines to St Louis Route
North schedule shows 6 31 A M 8 21 A M and 7 32 P M while South lists 8 00 A M 7 56 P M and 9 23 P M for through service between Des Moines and St Louis and Kansas City. For details contact C S Cranz G P T A St Louis or L R Davis T P A Des Moines.
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Des Moines
St. Louis
Kansas City
C. S. Cranz
G. P
T. A
L. R. Davis
Relief in Six Hours Kidney and Bladder Cure
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. It relieves pain in kidneys back and bladder for male or female and stops frequent urination. A prompt remedy advertised by druggist Palla Ta.
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Wilson
Simmons Fardware CO
Hic
Wilaan
Officers
Will L. Allen
John Carson
Rhynsburge
van der Sluts
G. van Frouwelinges
D van Zante Race
C. Slot
Rietveld
H, Kuyper
C. N. Cole
W. Co”. Farmer
Pene Ee Trenstrer
H, Rietveld
E. M. Cole
H. J. Vanden Berg
W. M. Kruger
Peter van Sittert
Post Office Direc
Willie
Enneeeee- Overland Mail
Durham
F. Keable
Ram Bom
Don Anaster
L. A. Carrison
C. A. Hawley
H. J. VandenBerg
W. A. Young
KK of P Pella Lodge No
Castle Hall
Opera House
Wm, Kruger
C. H. Vandenberg K
R. S
T. Vander Myden
N. G. G. W. Kimmelle
Pahaska Tribe
Imp. O. R. M
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Gezel
Sachear
C. Bruiackool
C. of R
Rathbone Sisters
Ts Temple
G. Vanzanze
M. E
A. P. DE Reus
B.C
M. W
Dng
L. M. Donai
V. Peter van Sittert
AF & A M
Corne eFia
Malo
Franklin Street
Aq Kget
Viersen
Vallay Brothers
Kalderburg, ‘Res
C. C
Welch
Lee
Church Directory
Ghan
van der Linden’s Bazaar
Columbia
Rogers
International Bilver CO
Bucceanr
EN Britannia CO
Meriden
Columbia Salad
Atsysw
Relea
Ose
United States
George Barr McCutcheon
Beverly of
Bam
Philadelphia Record
Harrison Fisher
Dodd. Mead & Company Publishers
Fifth Avenue
New York
U. S
Canada
Selden Pen M’f.g. CO
Nassaw ‘Ste New ‘York
Howell
Osteopathic
S. S. Still College of Osteop
M. Porter
Klelia
Shoep Tore
Petia
Tewa
Vander Zyl Bros
Pella
Iowa
Yenesch
F. P. Walker
Main Street
Harry Worth
Salesa Specialty
Pella ‘Chronicle
Nonree
Petra
Chicago
Memphis
Peoria
Traing Leave
Fella’ AS
Follo
Bart
Eldonando
Oskaloopa
Sae Lea
Ift
Arman AO
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