... beer in order to be able to read the newspaper. That stamp duty was reduced from fourpence to a penny in 1836. Since that time the compulsory stamp had been repealed altogether. There was also a stamp duty of is 3d on every almanack, which ...

... their capabilities by adding their duties. We understand the Local Government Board have issued order, which will shortly bo brought before Parliament for the purpose of confirmation, transferring further powers and duties from the Secretary of State, the ...

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... been Invited to purchase The Deep Toned Metallic Pipe, tuned to concert pitch,’’ for Is. 7cl. in postage stamps. A person who remitted the stamps received return an ordinary tin whistle. “ Mother,” said little Ned one morning, after having fallen out ...