They have in Wisconsin what are called " "hard times parties." The invitations are written on brown paper, and request the guests to dress in their old clothes. Bean soup, crackers, and dried herrings, constitute the refreshments, with " cambric tea " and water to wash them &owel The guests walk home*
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Tuapeka Times, Volume II, Issue 104, 5 February 1870, Page 7
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49Untitled Tuapeka Times, Volume II, Issue 104, 5 February 1870, Page 7
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