Legacy of King Charles I Pension Unearthed in England
A 17th century pension tied to King Charles I survives in modern times. Richard Penderel hid the king during 1661 in Worcester, and legacies traced through generations reached Mrs Cassin in London. Her nephew’s daughter inherits the pension of nearly a pound weekly with a £20 reward for Mrs Cassin and guardianship duties.
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England
Worcester
Charles
Richard Penderel
Lont
Hetra
Canin
London
Messie, Petch and Co
Penderel
John Penderel
ruit_ porter
Morgan interview shows stern financier on reporters
The article recounts J Pierpont Morgan’s rare confession about beating his patience with press questions. A New York shipnews reporter, hurled with blunt rebukes, presses for Morgan’s views on the financial crisis. Morgan retorts that he never talks and hints at harsh disdain for the American public.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Europe
Mr. Morgan
New York
America
Morgan
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Morning Robar Tea Brings Refreshment for the Day
Early morning habit boosts mood with Robar tea. it promises brightness and refreshment to start the day. A worry free outlook is hoped for as the day unfolds.
Packing House byproducts Turn Abattoir Waste into Valuables
A lab converts over eight years fifteen million animals into valuable by products. Bones yield half a million buttons daily and parts become billiard balls knife handles and powder-puff tops. Other outputs include glycerine oils soap glue hair for mattresses gelatine and animal feed from the abattoir. The works span a square mile with two million invested and nearly fourteen million pounds in trade.
Geotchmen Wear Kilts and Scots Steel Tempered Wares
The reminiscence recalls George Griffith's quick temper and disdain for waiters on a liner. A quarrel with a Scottish steward leads to a gruff exchange on civility and pride. The purser confronts the steward as the row unfolds.
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George Grifith
Grifith
Pearleen promises big yearly savings on washing
An advertisement touts Pearleen as a washing aid that cuts washing day from six hours to two, saving fuel and labor and doubling fabric life. It claims a potential gift of over £5 yearly and offers £16 for proof, with a free sample by sending stamps to The Golden Pearleen Co. in Melbourne.
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Pearleon
Penthen
THE
Golden Pearleen CO
Elizabeth St
Melbourne
Saving Money Beats the Fear of Thrift in Times of Need
A discussion on saving emphasizes that the habit grows easier once started, with examples from Lord Rosebery and others. Stories illustrate that small, regular sums can compound, and even modest savers gain discipline and yield surprising benefits despite initial misgivings.
Miner Rescued After Narrow Shaft Collapse in Coal Pit
A coal miner in the Boadda Valley faced certain death when a roof began to fall. He crawled under a nearby iron bound tub for refuge and was saved as rescuers cleared debris hours later. He reported the escape was cramped but successful.
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Boadda Valley
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