Cold plates and hot plates in dining habits
A fragmented reminiscence on dining practices contrasts cold plates with hot plates. It notes older diners valued warm service and abundant table settings, while modern rooms favor cold plates, implying a shift toward convenience and perceived sophistication, with distrust of cooler offerings at meals.
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Glutton and bon vivant clash in Paris dining banter
The excerpt shows a playful debate between Towne and Browne about distinction between a bon vivant and a glutton. It hints at social dining, dinners, and the urge for supper after a good meal, reflecting a lively, period style exchange.
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Giant 1883 Telegraphers Strike Shocks United States
A sweeping strike by telegraph operators in 1883 disrupted Western Union across the U S and Canada. The Central Office Brotherhood demanded higher pay, the abolition of Sunday work, and new hours. After failed talks with executives led by William Orton and Gov Morgan, the walkout spread nationwide. The strike drew in Jay Gould and ended with partial wage increases and a pause in major action. Many strikers eventually returned to work or faced discharge while unions reeled from funding shortages and limited support.
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Pleasant Island Nauru The amiable atoll’s rich trade and history
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Birney Memorial Marks Debate On Immortality Beliefs
Funeral services for General William Birney feature remarks by Hiland C. Kirk of the Secular League, who argues Birney’s views on immortality illustrate three varieties of immortality from evolution, vibratory theory, and mind preservation. Attendees include lawmakers, school officials, and community leaders in a discussion of death, development, and the fate of humanity.
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Noisy Cricket Crowds Upset Cricket Ethics
A London compiled opinion piece laments unruly crowds at first class cricket matches. It cites impertinent spectators, booing, and umbrella-filled delays, arguing that public misbehavior harms cricket’s traditions and enjoyment and urges calmer conduct and respect for players and game.
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