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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
2
A rose colored flannel waist features white silk applique on the front tubbed and turned back in decorative fevers. The plain space within mirrors the same design, showcasing a decorative, conventional pattern.
Mrs Tafthunter, once humble and poor, pursues social ascent through church ties, patronage, and strategic marriages. Her climb accelerates with new wealth, yet memory of past humbleness lingers as old neighbors observe her condescension and shifting loyalties.
A minister known for horse trading misrepresented a horse that refused to pull a hill. In Inez a buyer asked about age and pulling ability. The seller claimed the horse would “do your soul good to see him pull” and the buyer bought it. Later the buyer accused misrepresentation, but the humor lay in the parson’s punning reply.
Fashion notes extol paint and velvet for winter hats with chenille, black hats ruled elegant. Ostrich plumes and manufactured feathers rise in price. jewels and gold braid adorn trims. Velvet, silk, and tulle hats feature color-shaded designs, and black and white combinations remain reliable for many occasions.
Household tips on furniture casters cleaning and using caster cups on floors. Advice on brass polish with galt and vinegar, dust prevention for glass vases, and keeping wicker furniture clean. Also a Spanish inspired fricassee chicken recipe with rice, onions, tomato, and spices. carving tips for serving and a note on lace darning for collars and chemises.
A Washington Star commentary contrasts the remarkable self reliant homemaker who does her own sewing and raises well dressed children with the modern ideal who balances life simply. It praises the plain, steady woman who avoids excess and keeps health, happiness, and family harmony through common sense.
A New York World report describes a Paris exposition display of Indian corn products including corncake, cornmeal, canned corn, corn oil, varnish from corn, and rubber substitutes made from cornstalks. The list spans food, industrial uses, and materials, noting misinterpretations in the panel.
Wolday Toure promotes a Pennsy railroad package to Washington covering three days at the National Capital with visits to Congress, the Corcoran Gallery, and side trips to Mount Vernon and other sites. Round trip rail, hotel, and guides priced from 11.60 to 14.50 with two days at select hotels and ten day ticket validity.
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans a centennial event sale with round trip tickets to Washington from all line points at a single fare. Tickets issued December 11 will be valid for outbound travel to Washington on that date and may be returned through December 14 with inclusive dates.
Centenary celebration of the establishment of the seat of government at Washington. Central Railroad of New Jersey offers one fare round trip from all stations. Tickets valid for travel December 11 and return by December 14.
The notice advertises annual 1900 1901 excursions to Los Angeles San Francisco and Hot Springs Arkansas via the Fast Mail Route through California Mexico and the Rocky Mountain Route. It promotes personally conducted inexpensive trips with all expenses paid to Mexico and special tickets to The World's Sanitarium Hot Springs and provides agent contacts J P McCue and W E Hoyt at 391 Broadway New York.
The initial personal tour from New York and Philadelphia to Ol Point Comfort via the Pennsylvania Railroad departs Thursday December 27. Round trip fares include breakfast and six day return travel with rates from New York 15 dollars, from Trenton 18 dollars 50 cents, from Philadelphia 12 dollars 50 cents, with Juneial routes from other points. Booking through ticket agents and city offices in Newark and Philadelphia.
A列OCR fragment lists numerous individuals including Anna Bailey Eos and Edward F Ogans among residents and local figures. Miscellaneous names appear with partial titles, suggesting a community roster or social notices in a historic page.
Dispatch and collection times listed for mail and packages at Asbury Park with routes to New York Trenton Philadelphia and inland points. Schedule details include a.m. and p.m. stations 7 a.m. 12 noon 6 p.m. and 8 9 30 a.m. collection from letter boxes and carrier deliveries.
Fire alarms report across Asbury Park and Ocean Grove with references to engine houses and local districts. Weather guidance notes vary by numbers indicating rain snow warm cold and related conditions, including stationary temperature readings and local forecasts.
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