Food deliveries. Today we have covid wardens. In 1579 people called “keepers” were appointed by the city authorities to deliver food to people confined to their homes. If the isolating families could not afford to pay, the city would meet the cost. “Watchers” were sometimes set to ensure isolating households followed the rules.
Social distancing. In 1625 a man appointed to look after some of Norwich s poorest plague victims had to carry a red wand, at least a yard and a half long, as did all members of his family, to warn people to keep their distance.
Furlough, or a 17th century equivalent was used in Norwich in 1633 when three groups of actors and musicians were paid not to perform in the city.
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Once again, we celebrate San Jacinto Day
Historical events like the Civil War/War Between The States or the conquest of the American Southwest can continue to create rancor not for years, but for
hundreds of years. That s why I was surprised to see, searching Google News, that there are none of the kinds of protest marches on San Jacinto Day that you see on Columbus Day.
San Jacinto Day (April 21) is the anniversary of the final victory of the Texas Revolution, in which Texas won its independence from Mexico. (The Mexicans are still not happy.) One of the earliest articles we published on VDARE.com, April 20, 2001, was
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