~ Schlag dir die Sorgen aus dem Sinn ~
 
Drinking is probably not the way to solve your family problems as shown on this "tapestry" stein marked with the Mettlach logo and form number 1536 and dated 1885.
 
Schlag dir die Sorgen aus dem Sinn,
und denk nit an dein Haus kreuz spinn.
Strike the sorrow from your mind
and think not of your family problems.
 
 
Translation: Roy De Selms
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