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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
2
Mme Waddington recounts a monthly or quarterly household wash at a French chateau. Four peasant washerwomen, led by Mere Michou, work from a water-filled lavoir and wood fire tub, while Mme Hubert supervises linen care and discipline.
Green oysters known as a barden or marennes are prized in Europe. Oysters are greened by sea water or fed seaweed after capture to color their gills. Some green tint results from copper, producing grass green shells with verdigris-like slime. Vinegar causes copper-coated forks and ammonia turns them dark blue.
A historical note recalls the 1288 decree by Queen Margaret enabling Scottish women to propose to men every leap year with a penalty of £100 if the man was untied in betrothal. After her death the grant inspired petition for continuation and led to a parliamentary act permitting proposals every fourth year.
A London paper notes the corporation spends about 90000 dollars yearly on the lord mayor's office. The mayor earns 50000 dollars annually, new furniture costs 500 dollars per incumbent, and each robe is worth 1000 dollars. Mansion House taxes total 10000 dollars per year plus incidental expenses. Naggsby Borum is mockingly described in Chicago News as having a logarithmic mind while Waggsby interviews him.
A sale notices multiple silk waists and petticoats in various fabrics including silk, taffeta, messaline and Jap silks. Prices span from 1.00 to 9.00 with numerous color options and new arrivals highlighted.
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