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OLD SAYING
Lessson
PearLS BeFOre SWINe
In Matthew 7:6 Jesus warned his followers not to give what is sacred to dogs and not to throw pearls (of wisdom) before swine (the ungod- ly).
PePPercOrN reNT
In the Middle Ages and Tudor Times rents were sometimes paid in pep- percorns because pep- per was so expensive. Peppercorns were actu- ally used as a form
THe POWerS THaT Be
This comes from Romans 13:1 when Paul says 'the powers that be are ordained of God'.
racK aND rUIN
Rack has nothing to do with the torture instru- ment. It is a modification of 'wrack' which was an alternative way of saying 'wreck'.
reaD THe rIOT acT
Following a law of 1715 if a rowdy group of 12 or more people gathered, a magistrate would read an official statement ordering them to dis- perse. Anyone who did not, after one hour, could be arrested and pun- ished.
rINg TrUe, rINg OF TrUTH
In the past coins were actually made of gold, silver or other metals. Their value depended on the amount of gold or sil- ver they contained. Some people would make counterfeit coins by mixing gold or silver with a cheaper metal. However you could check if a coin was gen- uine by dropping it. If it was made of the proper
metal it would 'ring true' of have the 'ring of truth'.
SHamBLeS
Originally a shamble was a bench. Butchers used to set up benches to sell meat from. In time the street where meat was sold often became known as the Shambles. (This street name sur- vives in many towns today). However because butchers used to throw offal into the street shambles came to mean a mess or some- thing very untidy or dis- organised.
SHOrT SHrIFT
A shrift was a confession made to a priest. Criminals were allowed to make a short shrift before they were execut- ed. So if you gave some- body short shrift you gave them a few minutes to confess their sins before carrying out the execution.
a SQUare meaL
There is a popular myth that this saying comes from the time when British sailors ate of square plates. In reality the phrase began California in the mid-19th century and it simply meant a good meal for your money, as in the phrase 'fair and square'.
Later the saying made its way to Britain.
STraIgHT LaceD
This phrase was original- ly STRAIT laced. The old English word strait meant tight or narrow. In Tudor times buttons were mostly for decora- tion. Laces were used to hold clothes together. If a woman was STRAIT laced she was prim and proper.
THrOW DOWN THe gaUNTLeT
In the Middle Ages a gauntlet was the glove in a suit of armor. Throwing down your gauntlet was a way of challenging somebody to a duel.
WarTS aND aLL
When Oliver Cromwell 1599-1658 had his por- trait painted he ordered the artist not to flatter him. He insisted on being painted 'warts and all'.
SOLD a PUP
If you bought a piglet the seller placed it in a bag or sack. Sometimes, with his hands out of sight, the seller would slip a puppy into the sack. If you were swindled in that way you were sold a pup.
ARmY•nAVY
2100 Mono Street • Mojave, CA 93501 Behind Denny’s • Fax: 661-824-8889
8:30pm387
ing glass door $200 • 722- 6785389
Wood bedroom furnitures. Dresser, armoir, 2 night stands $150 • 470-3813389
Large rattan & glass cock- tail table. Wood frame, beautiful, contemporary $45 • 722-6785389
Dining room set • 794-8689389
Oversized sofa sectional • 544-2698389
Queen air mattress $10 • 256-4904389
Full Mattress, memory form, xlnt cond $120 • 213-276-
5968
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Nice & large Birch coffee table, 2 doors, like new $49 • 946-2783385
Maternity glider/swivel/ rocker $73. For pregnant or after birth. Great cond • 272-9273 bet 8am-8:30pm378
Antique solid wood end table. Maybe late 50’s to early 60’s. 19 1/2” wide x 23” tall x 26” long $50firm • 272-9273 bet 8am-8:30pm377
4 tier wicker shelf $35. Good cond, free standing, stable. 20” wide x 11 1/2” deep x 51” tall • 272-9273 bet 8am-8:30pm376
Torch style lamp, upright, black, sturdy, great cond $27 • 272-9273 bet 8:00am-
1800 Mahogany antique rocking chair w/ needle point seat, very old, sturdy w/ crow feet $150 • 722- 6785387
1945 Antique Maytag wash- ing machine. Upright “Wringer”. Motor still works $100 • 722-6785385
Antique wooden chair. Real old, solid wood chair. Mid 1940’s- Mid 50’s. Maybe old school house chair. Ready to be refurbished • 272- 9273 bet 8:30am-8:30pm385
Costco stair/step stool, xlnt cond 40-50yrs old. 13 1/2” wide x 11” deep x 35” tall $47 • 272-9273 bet 8:30am- 8:30pm371
Antique Mantel Clock col- lection. Late 1800's to 1930's & 60's. 6 clocks total, All $2200 • 265-0261pd
Antique 1060’s tricycle for restoration project. Complete. Restore it or used as yard decoration $40 • 272-9273 bet 8am- 8:30pm only352
COLLECTIbLES
Electric typewriter $50 •
256-4904
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Barbie case on wheels w/ Brbie dolls. All for $20 • 233-3389388
2002 Sports Illustrated com- merative edition. Tribute to Ted Williams $3 aft 7pm • 974-9877386
Army collections: Uniforms, boots & other accessories • 264-3870388
Record collections, over 200pcs, different music • 264-3870388
Amille Rose Porcelain, Amille Rose Mandarin & Cantonese porcelain. Various pieces. Ranging from $300-$500 • 480-0294385
Blatz beer sign from 1970’s. Made of plastic, xlnt cond.
Dining room set • 974-3380
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Coffee table w/ smoky glass, oak $60 aft 10am •
794-8522
387
Rocking chair $30 • 794- 8522387
Entertainment ctr, holds 37” tv $50 • 794-8522387
Antique rocking chair, mahogany, claw feet, good cond • 722-6785387
Formal entertainment ctr, glass door, dark wood, lights, glass shelves $200 • 722-6785387
Queen bed w/ dresser & night stands $125 • 945-
9613
387
Queen bed $100 • 945- 9613387
Full Postrupedic mattress, xlnt cond $90 • 579-0369 - Call bet 1pm-7pm387
Dining table w/ 4 chairs, good cond $100 • 579-0369
Antique wooden fold down dining table $75. Maybe mid 1950?. Sturdy & fashion- able. 46 3/4” wide x 40” long x 30” tall. 2sides, fold down. No removable leaf • 272-9273 bet 8:30am-
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Twin size metal rolling “L” shape bed frame. Looks & works great $23. Frame only, no bed • 272-9273 bet 8am-8:30pm only359
Queen size metal “L” shape bed frame. Rolls & folds up. Ready now, low price $35 • 272-9273 bet 8am-8:30pm only359
Twin/full size adustable rolling bed frame, great cond $25 • 272-9273 bet 8:30am-8:30pm only354
Wooden stool for work bench, solid & sturdy $15 • 272-9273 bet 8am-8:30pm only352
GUnS & AmmO
Free: 16 gauge shot gun
38 hose • 256-4904 9
HOBBiES
ANTIqUES
Antique cabbage cutter board $25 • 256-4904389
Antique radio flyer wagon $69. It’s been exposed to outside weather. Great peti- na • 272-9273 bet 8:30am-
2 Large very beautiful mir- rors, 18”x60”, good antique frame • 274-4144387
Dresser w/ mirror • 350-
2896
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Queen mattress • 350- 2896386
2) Living room sets • 350- 2896386
antique mantel clock collection Antique Mantel Clock collection Late 1800's to 1930's & 60's 6 clocks total, All $2200.00 661-265-0261
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