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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
8
A New Orleans Times-Democrat story recalls a sugar plantation in Jefferson Parish where Italian workers chased rabbits during work. The foreman docked 25 cents per man after a costly escape, and the uncatchable rabbit cost the crew $1,250 in lost pay, ending the practice.
M. Louis von Mol, a Parisian law student, tells how he boarded the Liege to Brussels train and restrained a shooter who attacked the prince of Wales at Brussels station. He disarmed the assailant, but police mistook him for the culprit and beat him before returning his umbrella and gloves.
An Illinois tale notes green river mud hen eggs entering Chicago cuisine as egg hunters raid Green and Illinois rivers marshes. Reports claim a hunter gathered 1000 dozen eggs in three weeks, earning $60, with six cents a dozen. most eggs come from Burke County and reach restaurants and confectioners.
A Treasury of thrifty tips for young women. Clean ribbons with a gasoline bath then air dry to preserve color and avoid pressing. For general washing use soft soap suds and gentle drying then press with a letter press to keep ribbons dainty and fresh.
Ella Wheeter Wilcox argues in May Success that marrying young risks disaster and unhappiness. She says maturity brings better judgment, worldliness reduces temptations, and strong ties are needed to keep a couple from straying toward dissatisfaction.
The article previews a modern table presentation by Anna Wentworth Bear from Woman's Home Companion. It suggests using four plates with green leaves and arranged fruit to create a visual centerpiece featuring apples oranges grapes and bananas, with nuts or dried fruit as alternatives.
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