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... period a great change has taken place in the way of conducting the wholesale part of the trade . Then it was very unusual to purchase even a single cask without going to the docks to taste it ; but now , sales are almost invariably made ...
... period a great change has taken place in the way of conducting the wholesale part of the trade . Then it was very unusual to purchase even a single cask without going to the docks to taste it ; but now , sales are almost invariably made ...
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... period an additional charge of per week . A bill is now passing through parliament for the amalgamation of the London , St. Katherine , and INJURY TO WINES IN BOND . 11 Victoria Dock Companies 10 WINE , THE VINE , AND THE CELLAR .
... period an additional charge of per week . A bill is now passing through parliament for the amalgamation of the London , St. Katherine , and INJURY TO WINES IN BOND . 11 Victoria Dock Companies 10 WINE , THE VINE , AND THE CELLAR .
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... period to which I have referred , the population has more than doubled , the wealth of the country is at least tenfold , and the value of the exportation of British manufactures has risen from about 25 to about 150 millions . Surely ...
... period to which I have referred , the population has more than doubled , the wealth of the country is at least tenfold , and the value of the exportation of British manufactures has risen from about 25 to about 150 millions . Surely ...
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... period of ripening it is either unsaleable or has not reached the value it is supposed that a longer appli- cation of capital will give it , all the while the process of fermentation is in action , causing a constant change , resulting ...
... period of ripening it is either unsaleable or has not reached the value it is supposed that a longer appli- cation of capital will give it , all the while the process of fermentation is in action , causing a constant change , resulting ...
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... period , is no less than 28 . I remember , before the failure of numerous banks in 1825 and 1826 , when all could issue their own notes , that it was a common thing to see notes handed from one counter , and bottles of wine and gin from ...
... period , is no less than 28 . I remember , before the failure of numerous banks in 1825 and 1826 , when all could issue their own notes , that it was a common thing to see notes handed from one counter , and bottles of wine and gin from ...
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Page 121 - The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks, and gapes for drink again. The plants suck in the earth, and are With constant drinking fresh and fair.
Page 73 - ... which was not a little defiled with the presents of the Queen, which had been bestowed on his garments ; such as wine, cream, jelly, beverage, cakes, spices, and other good matters. The entertainment and show went forward, and most of the presenters went backward or fell down ; wine did so occupy their upper chambers.
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