NEWS IN BRIEF.
Nothing but the best to eat is good enough for those who are lucky enough to live in the Woolwich workhouse, situated in one of London’s poor districts. Bacon, for instance., must bear reputable brands, butter must be “best fresh, and eggs “best English or Irish, to weigh not less than 141 b, per 120 “Pickled” or “cold store” eggs will not be accepted. The thistle is said to have been adopted as the emblem of Scotland by King Aehaius in the year 809. When the Danes were attacking the Scots camp at night their advance guard struck a clump of The Danes being bare-foot, then' feet were pierced by the prickly plant, and several cried out, giving opportune warning of their attack.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3766, 13 March 1928, Page 1
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126NEWS IN BRIEF. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3766, 13 March 1928, Page 1
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