Expensive Burial Fees at Wertrabster Abbey Revealed
A 19th century notice details costly burial rites at Wertrabster Abbey with graded payments. Fabric fund options 26, 28, or 46 pounds plus 34 pounds 20 pence for deans canons choir officers and verger and 31 pounds 6 pence for choristers, totaling around 91 pounds 4 shillings. Fees once reached 150 to 160 pounds with scarf hatband and gloves.
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South African Reserve Protects Natal Fauna and Art
The Natal government creates a 20 000 acre reserve on Drakenberg slopes to save wild life, including about 150 remaining eland. The area also shelters blue brick and Kipapringer herds, plus Bushman paintings and drawings at risk from rock decay.
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Diamond Sculls at Henley Regatta Prize and History
The diamond challenge sculls of the Henley royal regatta are crossed silver sculls less than a foot long, with a laurel wreath and diamond pendant. They rest in a velvet box listing all winners, with the prize awarded yearly and a silver cup given to each victor as property. Established in 1844 by the regatta committee.
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Royareratta Committee
Mixed historic news items from unknown papers
A collage of short items covers accidents, crimes, politics, and international tensions. It notes a banker killed by a train in Thomasboro, a Sioux City bound traveler found frozen, railroad strikes in Poland, refugees aided by a Chicago institute, and a dry dock voyage to the Philippines. Other entries report killings in Hoxie and Kentucky, jailbreak captures, a botched assassination, and political uprisings looming in the Balkans.
Patti’s Proudest Moment At Rothschilds Dinner
The scene centers on Madame Patti during a late evening at Alfred Rothschild’s home. A dinner honored the forthcoming marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. The King toasted Patti and recalled places her singing graced. Queen Alexandra mentioned praising her as the celebrated Madame Patti.
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Pierce's Medicine Promoted In Obscure Ad Bust
An old newspaper advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medics Discovery as a stomach purifier and nerve aid. It claims blood purification, kidney relief, and vitality, with testimonials and endorsements, urging readers to mail for information and samples.
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Black Hair the Strongest and Weight-Lift Speculation
A garbled text discusses a figure named Uitee Wile and a comparison to Golden Treeses, claiming strength beyond rivals and suggesting experiments on weight, balance, and endurance. Several unclear references appear to mix fictional names with vague activities and outcomes.
Alternates Use Of Razors In Self Shaving Debate
A self shaver argues that razors do not require frequent grinding or honing. He cites a personal razor from 1891 kept in good condition with only stropping, and describes his method of care and the edge’s longevity. The anecdote includes remarks about a physician friend and a local conversation.
Bank Pays For Error After Dismissal Over Marriage
A Johannesburg bank clerk dismissed after marrying wins three months salary plus 165 dollars in compensation. The court held that any restraint on marriage is void and contrary to public policy, noting the dismissal was improper.
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Boy's Terrible Eczema Hailed A Miracle Cure
A six month old boy suffered severe eczema spreading over his body with crusts and bleeding. After failing with three doctors, a friend recommended Cuticura products. Within ten days to two weeks improvement appeared and after ten weeks the child was fully well. The notice is from Helrath Co. silk ribbons, South Bethelbom, Pi, June BU.
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The readable fragments mention Wake d AY OPIVE and Sing Sing. References to New York and Indian Hills appear with unclear context. A stray note describes church building, annual figures, and a talon word oselning amid garbled lines.
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