The Chinese Laundry Trade in Early America
The piece traces the origins of Chinese laundry workers in the United States, noting low status in China and higher wages in America. It describes immigrant labor driven by gold rush myths, railroad contracts, and the shift from mining to laundry work after mines declined, highlighting Wah Lung’s San Francisco kendry success in 1852 and the spread of laundry ventures among relatives.
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Bread of Persia mocked as morning newspaper in Afghan camp
Afghanistan Corresponder notes Persian bread baked in large flaps resembles leather aprons and even a possible future newspaper. The writer recalls breakfast pleasures, mentions Governor of Khorassan cook at Meshed, Ali Mardan at Sarakhs, and a dinner comparison to Dover. Vienna ball features bizarre disguises and a woman wins a medal with tiny revolvers on her dress.
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London Daily Nears
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