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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
10
Snapshot by Brogi shows Queen Helene of Italy urging King Victor Emmanuel III to create a privy council dominated by continental representatives. Her actions signal a shift toward a popular monarchy, with elites and cavally gentility supporting the change.
Isabelle Morris declines deep love for a wealthy marriage aligning with social status. Mr Parkinson is her chosen groom, driven by money and standing, while Willis ton recognizes her worldly admission. The scene exposes her restless longing for gaiety, admiration, and control over her own life.
The article describes ombre shaded taffeta gowns in net and moire panne, with dark to light gradients in white to greens blues reds and browns. Designers showcase black cloth visits with golden ombre taffeta accents and mink-trimmed ivory satin veiling, plus brown satin and zebeline ensembles with rosettes of ombre taffeta and velvet vests. Gold roses on hats, edged with empire green velvet leaves, round out the season’s preferred millinery.
The article notes a shift in hat styles with Henry IV and cavalier influences dominating millinery. Velvet hats, edged with black chenille and trimmed with feathers, plumes, pearls, and turquoise, are highlighted in black or pastel tones. Red velvet emerges as a strong color trend shaping the upcoming fashion season.
A historical discussion notes patriotism shifted American women to buy gowns made at home as Spain era wars begin, contrasting with Europe's fashion dominance. An economist argues the U S lacks design talent and production facilities, needing skilled artists and manufacturing capacity to create saleable dress goods locally.
A fragment discusses Turkish women with a caste-like fear of contamination from the world. It notes servants are used to avoid touching unclean things and describes habits around hand washing and door handling. The passage references resources to manage cleanliness before meals.
The article highlights Thomas A. Edison’s motto Never watch the clock and notes his extreme dedication to work often extending 46 hours without noticing time. It underscores a legendary habit linked to his inventions and prolific output.
Special notices announce a three day Personally Conducted Holiday Tour to Washington DC via Pennsylvania Railroad. Highlights include visits to the Congressional Library and Corcoran Art Gallery with round trip rail, hotel, and guide for 14.50 from New York 19.00 from Trenton and 11.50 from Philadelphia. Tickets valid ten days with hotel rates after expiry. itineraries from ticket and tourist agents in New York and Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a centennial celebration fare with round trip tickets to Washington D C from all points on its line. Tickets go on sale December 11 and are valid for return until December 14.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey announces one cent fare for round trips to Washington to mark the centennial of the capital. Tickets good for December 11 with return by December 4. sold from all stations at a single day price.
The Missouri Pacific Railway offers in 1900 excursions from St. Louis to Los Angeles and San Francisco with weekly schedule, plus inexpensive fully paid trips to Mexico. Special tickets to The World's Sanitarium Hot Springs Arkansas are available. Write J P McCann Franch Pass Agent or W E Hoyt Eastern Pass Agent 391 Broadway New York.
The first 1900 1901 series of personally conducted tours to Old Point Comfort via the Pennsylvania Railroad will serve New York and Philadelphia on Thursday December 27. Tickets including luncheon on going trips and return by regular trains within six days at rates from New York 15 dollars, from Trenton 13.50, from Philadelphia 12.60, with rates from other points proportionate. Sold to Ticket Agents Tourist Agent 1196 Broadway New York 4 Court Street Brooklyn 789 ne Street Newark and Geo W Boyd Assistant General Passenger Agent Philadelphia 292 8.
A long list of unclaimed letters and names appears in the Journal’s cent-a-word column. The sparse OCR reads numerous personal names such as Mrs Willis Carr, Edward R Ferry, Miss Lina Ball eeriss and John N Webster, with partial place and title fragments interspersed.
A historic list outlines fire alarm signals at Asbury Park intersections including Main, Grand, Bond, Webb, and nearby streets. Entries show barge and bond references, general alarms, and fire out signals, reflecting early urban emergency notation.
Fire alarms listed with street references in Ocean Grove including Main Avenue Burr Besch Emburger Beach Pilgrim Pathway Broadway Tabor Way Pennsylvania Clark New Jersey Heck Whitefield Gates Corlies South Main West Grove Unexcelled Engine House signals show fire out of town and general alarm status.
Weather signals describe cold waves and mixed conditions. Local rain or snow, warmer or colder trends depend on pairings of No 1 No 4 and No 2 No 4 with references to fair weather and wet conditions. The text lists several signal pairings and temperature tendencies across stations.
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