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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1900
Page
10
A detailed 1900s wardrobe pattern describes an Empire style evening wrap in cream white brocade with pink oval motifs and green leaves, outlined by brown fur. It lists materials and cutting steps, including lace yoke satin lining velvet sash and a rose-pink quilted satin bow, with guidance on pattern matching and waste reduction.
The article describes sewing a wrap from cloth or cashmere with a V-shaped front formed by top scraps cut to create width. It details a lace yoke without a seam, one-piece sleeve with small pleats for elbow room, and a five and a quarter yard length from fifty two inch material. Finishing options include a gale colored or white silk scarf, satin ribbon, and a rosette or bow.
Literary officials debate the true version of L Ami du Peuple after seven copies surface, each bearing the same blood stain linked to the assassination of Jean Paul Marat by Charlotte Corday. The contested authenticity fuels controversy among scholars.
The Chicago Times-Herald speculates the ax attack rumor may stem from the assailant disguising as a man and aiming at the emperor's buggy rather than a fence or smokehouse. The comments extend to moral maxims about sin, wealth, and perseverance in Christian faith.
The article traces fur production from Behring Sea sealskins to London buyers and fur dressing. It details tanning, dyeing, and luster finishing, then cutting, sewing, and assembling garments. Designers draft styles, cutters shape skins, and sewers join pieces for silent, elegant designs.
The article notes dolls furs protect dolls during airing with muffs collarettes and boas. Styles vary with imitation ermine and sealskin materials, often lined in gilk or satin. Prices range from 50 cents to three dollars per set, sold mainly in cities and colder regions.
The text surveys international legal ages of criminal responsibility. England Russia Portugal set at seven. France Belgium eight. Italy Spain nine. Norway Greece Austria Denmark Holland ten. portions of Switzerland and Germany 12. The note notes varying thresholds for prosecuting minors.
A prize offered by the Sons of the American Revolution for the best English oration on a historic theme drew many entrants from the islands. The winner was a full-blooded Chinese student, chosen among island boys, highlighting the cosmopolitan cross roads of the Pacific and current political tensions in China.
The piece celebrates true greatness as fighting doubt and obstacles to achieve progress with no inherited advantage. It lauds the working individual who endures fear, removes barriers with effort, and builds character through self-reliance and perseverance.
A Liverpool Post correspondent collects humorous tales sparked by the queen’s Ireland tour. A barrier scuffle over oranges leads to a quip about the queen’s appetite. Dublin drivers trade farce and fixed-rate brawls as jaunting cars navigate a changing boundary. A Kingstown newsman recalls supplying morning papers 39 years earlier and receives a sovereign as thanks.
A narrator questions a courier Annie about her full name. The dialogue reveals Annie’s name is simply Annie, then that her father's name is Michael, and finally the spelling Wacht, producing a humorous exposé on name confusion.
The article notes a shift from box plaited skirts to the old gathered waist silhouette nicknamed the housemaid’s skirt. It recalls this style’s early nineteenth century adoption by fashion leaders and calls for a dignified title. Also includes a recipe for a light plum cake with walnuts and chocolate icing.
Washington date December 27 for a three day tour to visit the National Capital sites including the Congressional Library and the Corcoran Gallery. Round trip rates include transport, hotel, and guides from New York 14.60. Trenton 18.00. Philadelphia 11.60 with two days at Arlington Normandie Riggs or Ebbitt House and 2.50 less at Willard Regent Metropolitan or National Hotel. Side trips to Mount Vernon Richmond Old Point Comfort and Norfolk offered at reduced rates. Tickets valid ten days with hotel coupons. itineraries from Ticket Agents and Geo W Hoyd at Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell round trip tickets to Washington from all points on its line at single fare for the round trip to mark the Centennial Celebration. Tickets valid for travel December 11 to December 14 inclusive with return by December 14.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey announces a centennial celebration fare. Tickets from all stations cost one round trip fare to Washington, valid for travel December 11 and return by December 14.
The Missouri Pacific Railway offers regularly scheduled weekly excursions for 1900 01 to Los Angeles San Francisco and Mexico. Special tickets include trips to The World's Sanitarium Hot Springs Arkansas with all expenses paid and guided by agents J P McCann and W E Hoyt from New York.
First 1900 1901 personally conducted tour to Old Point Comfort departs New York and Philadelphia on December 27. Tour includes luncheon, 1 3 4 days board at Old Point Comfort, return by regular trains within six days. Fares: $15.00 from New York, $13.50 from Trenton, $12.50 from Philadelphia, plus proport ionate from other points. For itineraries contact Ticket Agents Tourist Agent Newark or Geo W Boyd Philadelphia.
The Journal publishes a Cent a word column listing unclaimed letters including Allen Emma Bland RM Brower Furman James Carr Clayton Conover Colby De Mickiedicty Diveson Dummer Edingburg Hamas Jackson Emma OvezAN Buzley Bailey Collins Corbin Griffin Herry Bale Teoria Fis Mari Nelson Nugent Ostrander Nettie Potter Paholl Box 213 Dramatio Bstar and others.
The record lists at Asbury Park train times for departs to New York Philadelphia Trenton and points south along with Ocean Grove and Point Pleasant. It also notes mail arrivals from New York Philadelphia Trenton and Point Pleasant with specified times and carrier deliveries and letter box collections.
Fire alarm events listed for Asbury Park include 17 Bangs SPD Bond and 18 Cookman at Main with no cost. Additional entries cite Main and Munroe and Gowall and Heck with various city zones. Several cross streets and initials appear, concluding with a general alarm 6-6-6 and a fire out notice.
Lists of fire alarm sites in Ocean Grove including Main Avenue at 22 Clayton's Store, 28 Barf and Beach, 24 Embury and Beach, 25 Main and Pilgrim Pathway, 26 Pilgrim Pathway and Broadway, 27 Tabor Way and Pennsylvania, 22 Clark and New Jersey, 34 Heck and Whitefield, 35 Main Avenue Gates, 42 Corl ies and South Main West Grove, 43 Unexcelled Engine House Westrove. Signals show fire out of town and general alarm.
A garbled weather signaling chart describes flags: No 1 white flag for fair weather, No 2 blue flag for rain or snow, No 3 white and blue for local rain, No 4 black triangular for temperature. It lists combinations with various weather outcomes including cold waves and warmer conditions, though text is truncated and partly illegible.
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