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Oyster season opens as society graces nationa l tables
The oyster season begins September 1 with Miss Virginia from the Atlantic seaboard Miss Lurid from the Pacific and Miss Gigas from Japan appearing in homes nationwide. The piece traces oyster history from Roman times to Atlantic coast beds, New Jersey to Cape Henry, noting the industry’s growth, employment impact, and health value. It also mentions serving varieties and a noted preparation called angels on horseback.
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Oyster
Society of the Nation
Virginia
Atlantic Seaboard
Lurid
Pacific States
Gigas
Japan
United States
Europe
Orient
Atlantic
Damariscotta
Maine
Boston
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
John Smith
Cape Henry
Olympia
Pacific
EB. V. McCollum
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