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~ Beim Essen soll man's Trinken nicht vergessen ~
 
This etched Mettlach stein with mold number 2716 dated 1901 designed by Fritz Quidenus is often called the "Thanksgiving Stein", but I can't imagine why.
 
Beim Essen soll man's Trinken nicht vergessen
und stets zum Trinken ein guten Bissen essen.
When eating, don't forget the drinking

and when drinking, always eat a few good bites (of food).
 
 
Translation: Les Hopper compilation
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