Pensioned peers and land profits spark reform talk
Relatives of peers have received massive public funds since 1840s while 402 hereditary peers own extensive land and enjoy large rental incomes. The Duke of Richmond profits from bought consols and land investments, boosting annual income. Proposals for reform include a Chinese-credit system that would resequence titles. A Georgia farmer loses a pig to a buzzard, and a California hawk attack ends with a fatal twist as predator and cat drop from height.
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House of Peers
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Berkshire
California
Santa Rosa
Bank Heist Skeptic Notes Woman Owned Bonds
A grifter entered Elmira bank, dumped securities for appraisal. Teller valued about 2000 dollars, remarking all papers are in a widow’s name. The stranger observes the widow may be worth 60000 dollars, hinting depreciation or bond price shifts. The Wall Street News item reads with a humorous take on widows and bonds.
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Wall Street News
Damaged Crops Along Carson River Reported by Dayton Reporter
The Dayton Reporter notes recent winds along the Carson River have damaged crops and alfalfa meadows. In some areas the fields resemble being crushed as if a heavy log rolled over them.
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Carson river
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Strong Cures
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a vegetable remedy that can cure biotehes pimples ulcers scrofulous humors and incipient consumption. It claims liver stimulation stomach toning bowel regulation blood flow improvement and strength to weak bodies. Also promotes Favorite Prescription for female ailments and quotes a recovered patient. Prices noted and conclusive claims of superiority over cod liver oil persist.
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