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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
4
Snapster from Our Spec'al at Washington reports Princess Aribert of Auhait is compiling a sensational volume. Her Highseas contact to Queen Victoria hints at hidden continental society stories that may unsettle monarchs and nobility when published.
A poem by Moses Gage Shirley reveres celestial imagery. The verses speak of stars illuminating memories of loved ones and divine guidance. It reflects a devotional, patriotic tone with a focus on faith, memory, and eternal guardianship.
A discussion on how friction wastes energy in church and social life and how courtesy and kindness act as lubricants. It cites industry examples and calls for reducing petty disputes to preserve energy for witness and service. Also commentary on enduring beauty in marriage and spiritual immortality.
The text notes peanut oil content varies from 0 to 30 percent and cites 1899 usage of 80 000 tons of peanuts for oil in Marseilles. It states 4 000 000 bushels produced in the U S with 3 000 000 used as roasted peanuts. It suggests peanuts may be used in more ways including with other foods in the south.
The article surveys fashionable dinner gowns and fabrics favored by the 400, detailing satin mousseline and zebeline designs, gold and silver embroidery, guipure lace, and velvet bows. It notes ongoing bodice, sleeve, and collar variations while stressing accessibility of style for women with limited funds.
Fashion notes say the new styles echo last season with only minor changes. Skirts and bodices mirror prior silhouettes as designers keep traditional lines while refreshing fabrics and accents.
A fashion writer predicts shifts in spring skirts toward rounded bell silhouettes with shirring and puffing. Styles will move away from tight fits to fuller shapes, with new cuts arriving later in the season after Europe.
A humorous exchange reveals Johnny claiming he studied geography in the kitchen to see Bridget, while mamma questions the motive as she jokes about a map of Ireland on Bridget’s face. The Philadelphia Bulletin snippet captures a playful domestic moment.
Washington announces Personally-Conducted Holiday Tour of the Pennsylvania Railroad departing December 27 for three days in Washington. Round trip rates include transportation hotel meals and guides with varying prices from New York Philadelphia and Trenton and discounts for side trips to Mount Vernon Richmond Norfolk and Old Point Comfort. Tickets valid ten days with hotel coupons and special rates at Willard’s Regent Metropolitan and National Hotels. For itineraries contact Ticket Agents Tourist Agent 1104 Broadway New York Court Street Brooklyn or Geo W Boyd Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
To mark the Centennial Celebration in Washington D C on December 12 the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell round trip tickets from all points on its line at a single fare for the round trip. Tickets are valid for outbound travel December 11 and return until December 14 inclusive.
The Centre Railroad of New Jersey offers a single fare round trip to Washington for the centennial of the government seat. Tickets go on sale starting next week and are valid for travel on December 11 with return by December 14.
The Missouri Pacific Railway promotes the Fast Mail Route from St Louis to Kansas City and other routes to California plus Texas points. Seasonal excursions for 1900 offer trips to Los Angeles San Francisco and individually conducted tours to Mexico with all expenses paid. Information available from J P McCann or W E Hoyt at 391 Broadway New York.
Old Point Comfort Sunday tour conducted by the Pennsylvania Railroad departs New York and Philadelphia on Thursday December 27. Round trip fare includes luncheon and 1 3/4 days’ boat return option, with prices from New York 15.00 Philadelphia 12.50 Trenton 13.10 and proportional rates from other points. Information and tickets available from ticket agents and listed travel offices in New York Brooklyn Newark and Philadelphia.
A list of unclaimed letters includes names such as M Mi eae RM Tae, Stafford Mra do, Mickieviaty, Emm Bunby, EA Bailey, Lilian Collings, Mea Wm Corbin, Henry Water, Parker, Mesy, and Ed jitor. The notice appears in the panel with misc names and addresses, highlighting items awaiting pickup.
The notice lists Asbury Park and New York rail and ferry times for Maite and Agrivel lines, with departures to Trenton Philadelphia Freehold and Ocean Grove, and serves collections from letter boxes and carrier deliveries. It specifies morning and afternoon runs and collections with recurring daily times.
A dated list of street pairings and fire alarm signals. Entries include intersections like Fourth and Bond, Grand, Seventh and Webb, and Sunset and Webb. The document notes general alarm and fire out signals associated with these locations.
Fragmented OCR lists streets and intersections in Ocean Grove with notes like Fire is out of town and General alario. Mentions Army Store on Main Avenue, various cross streets and locations in New Jerney, plus Engine House on West Grove. No clear event or narrative.
The article lists flag codes for weather interpretation including No 1 white for fair weather No 2 blue for rain or snow No 8 white and blue for local rain No 4 black triangle for temperature No 5 white with black center for cold wave and combinations describing interactions of flags with weather trends such as warmer or colder conditions and stationary temperature notes.
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