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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
16
A river worker recalls an Italian plantation crew on a Jefferson parish sugar estate who chased rabbits causing costly payroll penalties. The foreman fined $5 for each rabbit chase, and one escaped bunny cost $1,250 in lost wages, ending the practice and leaving workers wary of a costly catch.
M Louis von Mol, a Parisian law student, claims credit for stopping a would be assassin at Brussels station after a pistol fired at the prince of Wales. He wrestled the revolver from the assailant, was injured, and briefly mistreated by police before being vindicated.
Green river mud hen eggs known as hen fruit draw Chicago attention as an Illinois product. Egg hunters raid marshes along the Green and Illinois rivers, selling to restaurants and confectioners for six cents a dozen. In Keswick California a gold mine tale signals a vanishing town. A Boer shot a British soldier after a Kop battle.
Practical methods for young women to refresh ribbons belts sashes and pretty accessories on a budget. Use gasoline soak rinse air dry and a heavy press to restore new looks, then finish with gentle washing and pressing to maintain dainty neat appearances.
In May Success Ella Wheeter Wilcox argues early marriages risk disaster. She contends youthful choices lack experience and restraint, predicting restlessness and potential infidelity unless strong will power binds spouses to the marriage. She notes many unhappy unions follow youth.
Anna Wentworth Bear suggests modern table presentation by placing fruits on four plates with greenery. Arrange apples, oranges, grapes, and bananas in tiered displays on each plate for an immediate table dressing. Nuts or figs and dates may substitute fruit on one plate. Beware old fashioned fruit bowls.
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