Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 178, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 July 1913 — PENCE FROM QUEEN’S HANDS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

PENCE FROM QUEEN’S HANDS

Mary of England Revives an Ancient Custom on Way to the “Derby." London.—A custom that had almost been forgotten was revived by Queen

Mary when on her way with the king to the "Derby** at Epsom Downs. She cast pennies in the wake of the carriage. Children and their elders engaged In a wild scramble in an attempt to become the proud owners of such coveted souvenirs as the pence from the queen.

Pence From the Queen.