Zeit(ungs)reise: Living History
In November 1820, Aloys dal Piaz was solemnly installed as the new provost in Bozen. Reports also mention a particularly bountiful grape harvest of varying quality and a series of suspected arson attacks occurring on Sundays in Lana, Terlan, and St. Peter.
A historical account compares statutory wages for farmhands, maids, and day laborers in the Inn Valley and Vinschgau from the mid-14th century with monetary values in 1820. The overview illustrates the significant decline in money's purchasing power over roughly 450 years, attributed to the influx of precious metals from America and new European mines.
A statistical overview for the year 1819 records a total population of 733,083 inhabitants for Tyrol and Vorarlberg, alongside their distribution across individual districts. Despite unfavorable circumstances, the population increased slightly over eleven years, with a notable female majority. Additionally, it is announced that weather observations from Trento will be published regularly starting with the next issue.
A report from Bozen outlines favorable harvest prospects for wine, corn, and silk cocoons, as well as visits by foreign travelers and the researcher F. W. Sieber. From Rovereto, the arrival of Archduke Rainer, Viceroy of the Lombard-Venetian Kingdom, and his consort is reported.
The Princely Thurn und Taxis Revenue Office in Merano announces a public auction of approximately 300 Yhren of red and white wine, as well as vinegar, for 16 May 1820. The notice lists the starting prices by quality class as well as the terms of payment and collection. The announcement is signed by revenue officer Franz Anton Tschohl.
In the district of Botzen, the Emperor's birthday was celebrated on 12 February 1820 with solemn high masses across all deaneries and parishes. Numerous inhabitants and local authorities attended the church services to express their loyalty to the monarch. In some communities, the occasion was further marked by charitable donations.
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